East, Sandra Joy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 18 March 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

 Teaching is good because the childminder knows the children very well and understands how to enrich their development effectively. She provides a variety of interesting and challenging activities which support their next steps, and as a result, children make good progress in their learning.  Children are happy and settled with the childminder and form close bonds with her. This supports their personal, social and emotional development and helps them to feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder is confident about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She has attended updated safeguarding training and conducts research to ensure her practice keeps children safe and protected from harm.  The childminder works closely with her co-minder and assistant and has very good links with other providers and early years professionals. This helps her to provide consistent

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This provision is good

and complementary services for children who attend more than one setting.  Partnerships with parents are good. They receive information about their child's activities during the day and their views are requested on a regular basis. They all express their delight with the childminder and are happy to recommend her to others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's access to the garden in all weathers is not maximised to help them to fully benefit from fresh air, exercise and outdoor learning.  The childminder has not fully considered how her extended knowledge, which is gained through completing training and conducting relevant research, is enriching the opportunities she provides for children.

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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 the use of the garden; use it frequently and in all weathers, to help children to gain more from the learning and health benefits of being outside  assess the impact that completing training and conducting research is having, in order to build on the already good practice and to provide the very best opportunities for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of the teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including policies and procedures and children's information and assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living or working at the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents included in written references provided during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder identifies clear starting points for all children's learning and development. She does this by gathering significant information from parents and making regular observations and assessments of children's good progress. The childminder's teaching is consistently good. She understands children's emerging interests and extends the activities and routines into continuous learning experiences, which enrich their development. For example, the childminder recognises children's love of dinosaurs and skilfully asks open-ended questions while they play. She adapts her practice in relation to children's individual ages and stages. For example, she uses clear and simple language that children understand and repeat or respond well to. The childminder plans structured activities and games to encourage young children to identify colours and match and sort pictures. These experiences also help them to develop important social skills. For example,

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who attend. This is good

they are considerate to one another and learn to share and take turns in preparation for their next stages and for their eventual move to school.

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good

The childminder is caring and considerate to the individual needs of all children. She provides a warm and welcoming environment where all children flourish. Children learn good manners and how to behave well. This is because the childminder frequently reinforces clear and age-appropriate boundaries. Furthermore, she offers plenty of praise and encouragement for children's efforts and achievements, which enriches their self- motivation and well-being. The childminder maintains good hygiene practices and helps children to manage their own health needs. For example, when children are ready, they use the potty or toilet with confidence and wash their hands independently. Children are helped to access their own drinks and are encouraged to make healthy choices from their lunch boxes and available snacks. Children have good opportunities to visit local parks and places of interest, and some enjoy the walk to and from nursery or school. However, they

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good

only tend to play out in the garden in good weather. Therefore, children do not gain fully from all the outdoor learning and health benefits available from more regular outside activity.

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provision is good

The childminder has good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She ensures that all adults living or working on the premises are suitable to do so. All required records are in place, relating to the childminder, co-minder and their assistant, and all qualifications, training and ratio requirements are met at all times. The childminder recognises her strengths and has clear plans in place for the continuous development of the provision. She is well organised and regular research and discussions with co-workers mean that she keeps up to date with any changes and new initiatives. However, she is yet to fully assess the impact that her enhanced knowledge has on practice and how this leads to even more improvements for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201130 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 875045 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Bedworth, Warwickshire. She works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, and her daughter, who is their assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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