Jones Camilla Cher

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2015 13 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. The childminder knows how children learn. She observes and assesses children's progress and provides activities and experiences that match their interests and preferences. As a result, children are supported in making good progress in their development.  Children are effectively safeguarded. The childminder attends regular training to refresh her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. Consequently, she is aware of the signs of possible abuse and knows what to do if she has any safeguarding concerns.  The childminder promotes the health and safety of the children well and has a good understanding of her responsibilities for protecting them from harm. She assesses the risks well and has minimised these, so children are able to move around freely and safely in the home.  Children's individual care needs and routines are well known. The childminder has formed close and trusting relationships with the children and their parents. This ensures

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This provision is good

that children are happy and settled.  The childminder is an experienced and well-qualified practitioner. She successfully uses her knowledge and skills to provide good-quality childcare and to prepare children for school and future life.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage parents to share information about their children's learning and development at home.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to sustain conversations, so that children's vocabulary is increased and their thinking skills are suitably enhanced.

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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

 support parents more effectively to share information about their child's learning at home  develop children's communication and critical thinking skills even further by making effective use of questions that encourage them to think and engage in conversations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection and observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and viewed the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in a written form.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy learning at the childminder's home as they make independent choices in their play and learning. The childminder provides children with a range of activities that stimulate their interest and motivate them to learn. Due to the good support and teaching provided by the childminder, all children are confident, articulate and independent learners. The childminder makes learning fun and engages well with children during their play. For example, she takes the role of a patient as the children pretend to be doctors. This helps children to consolidate their learning and engage in what they need to learn next. Consequently, children develop skills to prepare them well for their next stage of learning. The childminder models language effectively, introducing children to a wide range of vocabulary, which supports their good communication and language development. However, she sometimes misses opportunities to ask questions that sustain

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who attend. This is good

conversations, in order to increase children's vocabulary and enhance their thinking skills. The childminder keeps parents informed of the progress their child is making but does not consistently obtain information about what their child is learning at home. Therefore, the childminder does not always have a full picture of what children know and can do, on which to base her plans for their future learning. There are positive relationships with nurseries where older children attend.

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good

Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. She welcomes their interaction and values their contributions. This helps to promote children's self-esteem as they gain a sense of well-being. This sense of belonging prepares them emotionally for when they move to school or nursery. Children behave well in the childminder's care because she gives them consistent boundaries and praises good behaviour. This motivates children to want to try again. Children gain good social skills and an awareness of the wider world through visits to community groups and outings in the local environment. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks. They receive plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. The childminder is vigilant in preventing the spread of germs. Children are encouraged to be independent and responsible for their own personal-care needs. As a result, children are kept healthy and safe.

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provision is good

The childminder effectively monitors the educational programmes and evaluates children's learning. Potential safety risks are effectively identified and minimised. Consequently, children learn, play and rest in a safe and secure environment and make good progress in their learning. The childminder obtains the views of parents and children to reflect on her practice and the overall service that she provides. Consequently, she has a good awareness of her strengths. Policies and procedures that support children's health, safety and well-being are in place and are successfully implemented.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100568 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 869574 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Bidford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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