Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2015 21 January 2010

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always use information from her observations to accurately shape the children's further learning experiences and track their progress.  Children are not able to consistently fully extend their learning in the outdoor area. The childminder does not always use the outdoor learning area to best effect, at times during the winter months.  The childminder does not always effectively support children's language development. At times, she misses opportunities to support them in pronouncing words correctly.  Healthy eating is not always effectively promoted. The childminder does not provide food that support a healthy diet at snack time.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides the children with activities she knows they enjoy. She provides a garage with cars and pictures of other vehicles they are interested in, such as fire engines.  The childminder spends time with children and their parents through the settling-in periods getting to know them. She finds out about their care needs and their parents' wishes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure ongoing assessment is consistently used to monitor and track the children's progress and inform the planning of challenging activities that sharply focus on their precise learning needs, and therefore, helps them to make the best possible progress.

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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

 make the most of the outdoor learning area by consistently providing a good variety of experiences throughout the year, so that children's learning outdoors is fully supported  enhance children's speaking skills by consistently supporting them with the correct pronunciation of words as they play  support children to enjoy a healthy diet by providing them with snacks that are nutritionally valuable.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's lounge.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living within her home.  The inspector reviewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from documentation completed by them.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder shares with parents some of their children's achievements and involves herself in their games. She observes them as they play and has a general overview of their development. However, she does not always effectively use this information to monitor and track children's progress against the seven areas of learning. Consequently, the planning of activities is not always sharply focused on children's precise learning needs. This means they do not make as much progress as possible. In spite of these weaknesses children are generally happy and settled in the childminder's care. She regularly changes the resources indoors and makes available toys she knows the children particularly enjoy. However, the outdoor learning area is not always used to best effect during the winter months to fully extend children's experiences. The childminder takes the children out to local groups to socialise with other children. This promotes skills for their

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who attend. This requires improvement

future learning and for starting school. The childminder helps the children to pronounce words correctly some of the time. However, her approach to supporting children's language skills is inconsistent. Consequently, at times, this restricts the progress they make.

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requires improvement

The childminder identifies risks to children in her home and takes action to minimise any potential hazards. This ensures children can play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder helps children learn how to behave. For example, she explains why they need to take their time coming down the stairs. The childminder is beginning to encourage children to learn some self-care skills, such as hand washing. Children have some opportunities to be physically active. For example, the childminder takes children to soft play areas where they have opportunities to climb and play on apparatus. However, healthy eating is not fully supported. For example, when children indicate they are hungry, the childminder responds by giving them biscuits.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder sufficiently evaluates her provision. She has made some improvements since her last inspection that positively impact on the children's overall safety. However, monitoring the delivery of the educational programmes, including assessments of children's progress are not yet sufficiently rigorous across all areas of their development. Therefore, any gaps in children's learning or areas where they may need extra support are not always clearly identified. Children are safeguarded as the childminder understands what she must do in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She has attended training, such as first aid, which means she can care for children appropriately in the event of an accident. Partnerships with other providers are in the very early stages of being established. Documentation completed by parents suggests they are happy with the service they receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340291 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 878215 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Rugby. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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