Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 16 November 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 observes and assesses children's progress well. She makes good use of the information gained to plan further challenging activities that help children continue to achieve.  Children enjoy healthy, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks that meet their dietary requirements and help them develop good eating habits. The childminder shares her menus with the parents.  The childminder implements effective procedures to promote children's safety, health and well-being. She reinforces safety messages effectively with children, such as by practising the emergency evacuation with them. This helps children to develop their own awareness of well-being.  The childminder has good relationships with parents, which helps to ensure that she provides children with consistency in their care and meets their individual needs.  The childminder is keen to improve her professional knowledge and regularly seeks

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This provision is good

training and support. She is currently completing a formal childcare qualification and this has helped her to effectively monitor and plan challenging activities to enhance children's overall learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of the outdoor environment to promote children's learning by providing activities and resources across all areas of learning and development.

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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

 provide a wider range of outdoor opportunities for children, particularly for mark making, creativity and exploration, to enhance their learning in all areas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector reviewed parents' feedback by sampling written documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She plans challenging and interesting activities that motivate children to learn. For example, children selected their favourite stories and the childminder encouraged the older children to read the books to the younger children. She then extended children's learning by encouraging them to sound out the basic words and praised them during the process. The childminder continually models good language and uses skilful questioning to encourage children to think and ask questions during activities. For example, children had fun playing with play dough and the childminder engaged them in conversation, teaching them colours, numbers, shapes and basic calculations. This prepares children very well for their future learning when they move on to school. Children enjoy physical activities in the childminder's garden. However, the childminder does not always have in place outdoor

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who attend. This is good

resources and activities covering all areas of learning, to further extend their development.

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming and she has a wide variety of good quality resources that engage children's interests. Consequently, children settle quickly, form secure relationships and are happy and content in her care. The childminder is consistent in her routines and in the ways she manages children's behaviour. She is a good role model and plays alongside children, helping them to learn the skills they need to share, take turns and behave well. The childminder encourages children to develop independence in many basic skills to prepare them well for their next stage in learning and for school. For example, children help to tidy up and manage their personal care needs well. Children benefit from regular trips to the park and playgroups to develop their social skills, physical abilities and confidence. Furthermore, they develop positive attitudes to the diverse community, which helps them get ready to move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows what to do should she have a child protection concern about a child in her care. She is vigilant in her supervision of children and conducts effective risk assessments to help her identify potential hazards. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She evaluates and monitors children's progress effectively to ensure that any identified gaps in children's learning are narrowing. She shares this information with parents and other settings involved with children, which helps to promote continuity in children's learning and care. The childminder identifies relevant training for her assistant that supports him in his role.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316148 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 828055 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She works with an assistant and offers full- and part-time care each weekday, from 7am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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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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