Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 23 October 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn, and her extensive understanding of their individual needs to very positively nurture their development. As a result, children are exceedingly confident and develop highly successful, warm and close relationships with the childminder.  Children benefit from an exceptionally well-resourced learning environment that challenges and stimulates them in their play. The childminder plans exciting activities and topics that promote their learning extremely well. As a result, children are making rapid progress in their learning.  Robust safeguarding procedures ensure children are safe in the care of the childminder. She has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities to protect children, and she regularly refreshes her knowledge by undertaking relevant training.  The childminder is skilled in managing children's behaviour and is an excellent role

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This provision is outstanding

model. Her high expectations and the well-established routines support children's excellent behaviour.  The childminder establishes excellent relationships with parents and provides a fully inclusive service, so that all families and children are welcome. She regularly seeks parents' and children's views about her service and acknowledges and values their contributions.  The childminder is passionate about providing children with the best possible experience. The high-quality professional development and effective management of her setting means that children continue to receive a high-quality learning experience.  The childminder has meticulously maintained all the required records, including all policies and procedures. This supports the safe and efficient management of the setting.

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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

 help children to maintain a high level of thinking, by giving them extra time to consider what if and other possible answers when asking questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding, and discussed the children's learning at a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. She discussed the self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents from written comments on questionnaires.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children, during a range of activities.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder is highly knowledgeable with an excellent awareness of children's individual learning needs. The childminder uses her exceptional skills to motivate the children to explore and discover through a range of activities. For example, children play with the water where they are actively encouraged to explore their interest about sea creatures. The childminder demonstrates mathematical concepts, such as sinking and floating to help children understand differences in weight. Children are clearly delighted as they tell others where else they have seen such creatures. They competently use words, such as seahorses as describe their favourite one. The childminder extends the children's language skills by asking questions to test what children know. For example, asking children to name the different things that the sea creatures feed on. However, very occasionally, she overlooks the opportunity to consider children's ideas and what else is

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who attend. This is outstanding

possible to help them maintain their high level of thinking. The childminder has excellent relationships with parents, which contributes to a well established, shared approach to children's learning and development. The childminder ensures children are thoroughly well prepared for their future learning, by supporting them to acquire the key skills needed.

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outstanding

Children's emotional security is addressed exceptionally well. The childminder implements a highly successful settling-in procedure. Consequently, children feel safe, are settled and quickly reassured, so they separate confidently from their parents. Children are happy to safely select from the variety of resources on offer, including a range of multicultural resources. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She makes sure that children receive nutritious snacks, and daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children benefit from extensive outdoor learning experiences. Children develop good physical skills during an inspiring range of outings, such as, nature walks to the local nature reserve, farm and trips to the zoo. Children play happily together, because the childminder teaches them to listen to one another. She is proactive in encouraging children to take turns, share and have respect for each other. The childminder sensitively encourages children to talk

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outstanding

about feelings and about how to keep themselves safe in different situations.

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provision is outstanding

The extremely well-qualified childminder has an exceptional knowledge of her roles and responsibilities. She monitors the educational programme using suitable guidance to accurately and precisely target children's achievements. Any areas of learning that children fall behind with are quickly identified and set as a focus. The childminder is well informed about the importance of sharing information to promote children's individual learning. The childminder regularly meets with local childminders. This is an opportunity to link with other childminders to share information and ideas about the Early Years Foundation Stage. This clearly demonstrates the childminder's commitment to working effectively and enables her to fully promote children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304288 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 848918 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in Rugby, Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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