Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2015 7 December 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

 The childminder provides a wide range of activities and resources for children. These are appropriate for the children of various ages who attend, and are used to successfully support their different interests.  Resources are accessible to children and are well organised so that children know where to find things.  Children develop good relationships with the childminder. She ably promotes their personal, social and emotional development. She has high expectations for behaviour. Consequently, children settle nicely, are happy and secure, and behave well.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. The childminder provides well- balanced, home-cooked meals. Children benefit from opportunities to be physically active as they play in the garden and visit parks.  The childminder develops good partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend to enable frequent sharing of information. This effectively promotes a

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This provision is good

consistent approach towards children's care and learning.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has a good understanding of how to protect them from harm. She has completed safeguarding training and is qualified in paediatric first-aid. She successfully identifies and minimises potential risks to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, children are less highly engaged because resources are tidied away too soon before mealtimes, and the wait before eating is overly long.

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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

 sharpen the timing of routines, such as mealtimes, to ensure that every opportunity is used to engage children in purposeful activities, and to reduce waiting times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training, and suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of children and parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder currently offers care for children before and after school. She has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She plans activities and experiences to support younger children's development across the seven areas of learning of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As children play, the childminder weaves in learning opportunities that complement their learning in school. For example, she encourages children to count and talk about shapes. She models writing, and supports children to practise writing their names and other words. The quality of her teaching is good, so children are well supported to be ready for the next stage in their learning. The childminder interacts well with children and joins in with games, such as 'Simon Says' and 'I Spy'. She chats and involves children in conversations. This effectively supports children's speaking and language skills, including children for whom English is an additional language. Children

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who attend. This is good

have very good opportunities to make choices about what they do, which supports their independent learning. For instance, some children decide to play a memory game together. Other children choose to dress up, or draw. Occasionally, children are less well engaged and become restless. For instance, when there is a delay between tidying away resources and sitting down for dinner. Nevertheless, children are generally well occupied, and their individual needs are met very well overall.

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good

The childminder uses appropriate strategies to successfully support children to settle and gain confidence in her setting. She gets to know children very well and develops good bonds with them. She praises and encourages children, which raises their self-esteem, and effectively supports their well-being. The childminder places a strong emphasis on promoting children's independence and personal care skills. For example, children decide how they spend their time. They help themselves to drinks when they are thirsty. The childminder encourages children's sense of responsibility and cooperation, for example, as they put their dishes into the dishwasher after meals, and tidy away resources. Older and younger children mix happily and develop good relationships with one another.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since her last inspection, she has developed effective systems to observe, assess and plan for children's progress. She monitors the delivery of the educational programmes. The childminder has improved her knowledge and teaching skills by completing a level 3 qualification in childcare. She is committed to providing good quality wrap-around care for children and their parents. She identifies the strengths of her provision, taking the views of children and parents into account, and reflects on ways to enhance her practice. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330003 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 862427 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Nuneaton. The provision operates, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, during term times only. Holiday care is offered on Mondays and Tuesdays between 8am and 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare 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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