Haswell, Suzanne Emma

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2015 28 January 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children are making good progress in their learning and development as the quality of teaching is strong. The childminder uses routines and activities well to encourage them to develop key skills in readiness for school.  Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and engage well with her. They are able to explore and discover new things as the childminder provides a wide range of interesting, stimulating and challenging experiences for them.  Partnerships with parents are good. There is an effective two-way flow of communication that ensures parents are kept well informed about their children's care and have opportunities to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder has a very clear understanding of procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. Robust risk assessments and daily visual checks ensure children are kept safe both in the home and on outings. As a result,

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This provision is good

children are effectively safeguarded and protected from harm.  The childminder effectively monitors and evaluates the service provided to identify targets for continuous improvement. This results in high standards being consistently maintained. Continuous professional development ensures that she is constantly reflecting upon her knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies to enhance opportunities for children to select resources and make independent choices in their play are not fully exploited.  Learning opportunities in the childminder's garden are not always as imaginative as those indoors. The activities do not always give children the chance to develop their skills to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 maximise all opportunities for children to make independent choices in their play by developing strategies to enable them to self-select resources, so that they can engage in self-initiated play, such as by creating visual catalogues  reflect on the way that the back garden is currently used to provide children with even better opportunities to explore and use their imagination to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor learning environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and her family.  The inspector took account of the views of children and written feedback parents provided on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development, and effectively develop skills to support their future learning. The childminder has a good knowledge of the educational programmes and is skilful in encouraging children to investigate and explore their own ideas. She completes purposeful, formative observations of children's achievements to carefully monitor their progress. This information is used to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder uses a variety of teaching methods, such as modelling, questioning and directing to motivate children and support their thinking skills. As a result, children develop confidence and perseverance, skills required when they eventually move on to school. Support for children's communication and language development is very good. The childminder uses a range of strategies that support children to become confident communicators. She introduces mathematical concepts

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who attend. This is good

through play. For example, older children play counting games and she encourages problem solving by asking them to add one more. She takes them to local groups where they develop social skills and make use of the variety of activities freely available to them. However, at the childminder's setting, activities and resources are stored in areas that are not currently accessible to children. Consequently, opportunities for children to make independent choices are not always maximised to the highest level, so that they can actively engage in self-initiated play.

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good

Children are warmly welcomed into this nurturing home where their emotional needs are well met. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs and value and respects their unique personalities. Children interact well with the childminder and their peers and behave well. They gain awareness of cultural celebrations, all of which are enhanced by food tasting activities. Children have high levels of self-esteem as the childminder offers praise for their achievements no matter how small. Healthy lifestyles are actively promoted through good hygiene practices, healthy snacks and meals that are offered. Children visit local parks and amenities to develop their physical play. However, the way that the back garden is currently used does not provide children with opportunities to explore and use their imagination to the highest level.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements and how to keep children safe. The childminder recognises the signs of abuse and has clear procedures in place should an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder effectively monitors the delivery of the educational programmes, and children's development is tracked to ensure that they are all making good progress. She has high expectations of herself. Parents and children have an active voice in determining improvements to the childminder's practice. Good partnerships with other professionals effectively promote children's learning and well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284287 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 872844 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004, and lives in a house in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year, from 8am to 6pm. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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