Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 9 February 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 Good 2

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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 has failed to complete the necessary vetting procedure for adults in the household.  The childminder does not always extend children's understanding of difference and diversity, among families, communities and traditions.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a very welcoming and homely environment, where school-age children settle quickly and enjoy the company of others. This successfully fosters their emotional well-being.  The childminder observes, assesses and plans effectively. This helps her to support children's next stage in their learning.  Partnerships with parents and school teachers are very strong. This promotes continuity in children's care and learning, as they move between home and school.  Children develop high levels of independence, as they learn how to manage their own routine needs. This prepares them very well for school.

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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 the suitability of adult members of the household is promptly checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to explore similarities and differences between themselves and others and to celebrate and value diverse cultures, beliefs and traditions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and activities after school, and discussed children's development and progress with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training, and discussed her self- evaluation arrangements and improvement plan.  The inspector checked for evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adult members of the household.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, relating to children's safety and well- being. She observed areas of the home and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, from their written letters and comments to the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides good opportunities for children to listen and follow instructions as they make and do things together. For example, children learn how to handle a variety of tools and materials, such as scissors, glue and glass, during their creative play. Children concentrate intently, as they manipulate paper and shiny pipe cleaners to make flowers for Mother's Day. This fosters children's enthusiasm for learning and helps them to develop a range of skills. The childminder successfully builds on children's prior learning and interests. This helps her to plan very interesting and enjoyable activities, which focus on children's active learning. As a result, children enthusiastically participate in baking activities and physical play games. This helps children gain good control of their movements and learn about shape, weight and measurement. However, the childminder does not always extend opportunities for children to explore cultural difference and

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who attend. This is good

diversity during their play and interactions.

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requires improvement

The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of how to keep children safe, because they remain under her close supervision at all times. This means that children's safety is not compromised, as a result of incomplete suitability checks for an adult member of the household. The childminder helps school-age children to learn about personal safety. She talks to them about the safe use of mobile phones and other internet technologies. The childminder follows appropriate fire safety procedures to ensure that children know what to do if they have to leave the house in an emergency. The childminder builds strong bonds with children, through her sensitive and considerate care. This strengthens children's emotional well-being. Consequently, children separate happily from their parents and behave well. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks, which children enjoy and benefit their good health. Children enjoy a good balance of quiet

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requires improvement

and active play, which meets their needs after a busy day at school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has failed to ensure that appropriate vetting procedures are fully completed, in line with Ofsted regulations. This is a continued weakness from the previous inspection. However, the childminder has a reasonable excuse, due to an administrative error. The childminder demonstrates suitable knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to refer any concerns about a child's well-being to the appropriate authority. This means that children are appropriately protected. The childminder attends relevant training, such as first-aid, to support children's good health and safety. She demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning. The childminder has given some consideration to self-evaluation, and has identified a future interest in developing woodland activities for children, to enhance their learning. This

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provision requires improvement

shows some commitment to improving her professional practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293183 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 877797 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Rugby Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 3.30pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday, 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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