Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2015 13 July 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 accurately assesses children's capabilities and stages of development to identify what they need to learn next. She successfully promotes their learning in these areas so that children of all ages and abilities make good progress.  The childminder interacts well with children to effectively promote their understanding and speaking skills. She repeats language back to young children and names objects, colours and shapes to extend their vocabulary.  Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder and develop good relationships with her and with each another. They play happily in her home.  Children behave well because the childminder is a good role model. She gives clear guidance about her expectations for behaviour. She teaches children to share, take turns and play alongside others.  Children are kept safe because the childminder successfully identifies and minimises

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This provision is good

potential risks to them. She is aware of the appropriate action to take if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents and with other settings that children attend, so that information is shared frequently. This effectively promotes consistency in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered ways of fully developing children's ability to express their own preferences and interests over the things they want to use and play with.  The childminder is yet to devise an ambitious framework for continually improving her professional knowledge, aimed at achieving outstanding practice.

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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

 give children more opportunities to express a preference for and choose what they want to play with.  build further on professional development plans by devising different ways to continually update and increase knowledge, in order to raise the overall quality of practice to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation methods.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a rich variety of experiences to promote children's learning. There are many resources available, although, some of these are not organised in a way that allows children to express a preference or follow their own interests. Nevertheless, the childminder is attentive and responsive to most of children's ideas, and the quality of teaching is good overall. The childminder skilfully follows the children's lead during play and builds on what they know to extend their learning further. Children have good opportunities to use their senses to explore a wide range of interesting objects. As children investigate these, the childminder asks questions about their different textures and appearances to make children think and discover links between different experiences. Children's early literacy and mathematical skills are promoted well. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder, turning the pages and talking about the pictures. They also

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who attend. This is good

enthusiastically join in with songs and rhymes. The childminder encourages children to count and to talk about shape and size. Overall, children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning and the move on to school.

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good

The childminder creates a welcoming and attractive play environment for children. She displays photographs of the children and examples of their creative work. This effectively develops their sense of belonging and raises their self-esteem. Children settle well and sing happily to themselves as they play. Their personal-care skills develop well, relative to their ages and capabilities. They help to tidy away resources, which builds their sense of responsibility and cooperation. Children regularly mix with other children and adults as they attend local toddler groups and visit nearby parks and the library. This effectively supports children to develop confidence in different social situations. Children enjoy healthy snacks and drinks, and have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors, which successfully promotes their good health.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She successfully checks children's development and maintains a good overview of their progress. The childminder attends relevant safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training to refresh and update her knowledge. This helps her to maintain good quality care. She regularly meets with other childminders to share information and ideas. However, the plans for professional development are not ambitious or focused enough to raise the overall quality of teaching and care practices to an outstanding level. The childminder involves parents and children in evaluating her provision. She reflects on her practice and reviews procedures to maintain good standards. Parents are very happy with her service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201157 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 875046 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Rugby. The provision operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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