Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2015 12 February 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 Outstanding 1

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

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This provision is good

 The childminder establishes excellent relationships with parents. She regularly seeks parents' and children's views about her service and acknowledges and values their contributions. Parents comments show that they are very happy with the care and learning opportunities that the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, some adult-led activities are not planned well enough to enable children to take part fully and to learn as much as possible.  The evaluation of the setting is not sharply focused on the impact of the quality of teaching during planned activities, to raise the standards to the highest level.

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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

 improve adult-led activities by making sure the resources provided help children to be fully involved and to learn as much as possible  sharpen the focus of the evaluation of the setting, for example, by looking more closely at the impact of the quality of teaching during planned activities, to further raise the standards and help children achieve at the highest level.

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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 observed the childminder interacting with children during a range of activities.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with and written comments provided at the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is well qualified has good awareness of children's individual learning needs. Most of the time, the childminder plans a range of adult-directed activities that stimulate children's interest and motivate them to learn. However, occasionally some adult-led activities are less well planned and do not enable children to engage and take part fully in their learning. This is because some of the resources that the childminder provides are difficult for children to use without support. Nevertheless, teaching is good and at times, outstanding. The childminder uses different ways to support children's growing interest in making marks and develop balance and coordination. The childminder talks to children and uses actions with words to develop their communication and language. This helps to develop their speaking and listening skills well. As a result, all children are articulate, confident and independent learners. The childminder makes

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who attend. This is good

learning fun and engages well with children during their play. For instance, she joins in an activity where children use scarves as they dance, sing and follow instructions pretending to be animals. This helps children to consolidate their learning and engage in what they need to learn next. Therefore, children develop skills to prepare them well for their next stage of learning. The childminder has excellent relationships with parents, which contributes to a shared approach to children's learning and development.

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outstanding

The childminder and her assistant form extremely strong bonds with the children, so that they feel emotionally safe and secure. Children are very familiar with the excellent and well-embedded routines. This establishes expectations and ensures their independence and emotional well-being is promoted extremely well. Healthy lifestyles are promoted exceedingly well. For example, children take part in growing vegetables and harvest their own produce, which encourages them to take a strong interest in where food comes from. Children are extremely confident and willingly volunteer to prepare their nutritious lunch. The childminder's garden is a safe and exciting and inspiring place for children to play, explore and learn. There is equipment to encourage children's physical skills and to highly stimulate their imagination and awareness of nature. Children's behaviour is excellent and they show care and respect for their peers and all the adults.

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provision is good

The childminder has robust systems in place to check children's progress to ensure they are moving forward in their learning. She ensures that any area where children may need additional support is quickly addressed. The childminder actively focuses on her professional development and sets herself targets for continuous improvement. She regularly monitors her assistant's practice and ensures that he remains up date with his knowledge and skills. However, she does not use her evaluation to look more closely at the impact of the quality of her teaching during planned activities. As a result, children's progress and achievements are not yet consistently reaching the highest possible level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290741 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 848765 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Rugby, Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification. She works with an assistant and works alongside another registered childminder.

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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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