Dickens Lisa

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2015 11 November 2008

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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

 Children make good progress and are well prepared for future life and school. This is because they are happy and safe, and the quality of teaching is good.  The childminder has a secure understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities, which means children are well looked after and protected.  The childminder has a very kind and caring nature. She is attentive to children's needs and they have developed strong affectionate bonds with her. Consequently, children are content and self-assured.  The childminder's garden is a safe and exciting place for children to play, explore and learn. There is equipment to encourage children's physical skills, and lots of resources to stimulate their imagination and awareness of nature.  The childminder works well with her co-childminder to continuously monitor and improve the provision. They keep a close check on children's progress and frequently reflect on all aspects of their service.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is very organised. She has a comprehensive range of written policies and procedures, that are regularly reviewed and shared with parents. These effectively support the safe and consistent management of her provision and the well-being of children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully exploit opportunities to help children gain a better knowledge and understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others.  The childminder does not always obtain precise and regular information from parents about their children's learning and development at home.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop a deeper understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, communities and traditions  strengthen the arrangements for exchanging information with parents, in order to maximise support for children's all-round learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and children during the inspection, and observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  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 shared verbally during the inspection and recorded on questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder regularly observes children to assess their progress and help plan future experiences. She also asks parents to share what their children know, like and can do at the start of any childminding arrangement. However, the childminder is less successful in encouraging parents to share what they know about their children on an ongoing basis. Consequently, partnership working is not yet fully developed. Nevertheless, the childminder knows how children learn and develop, and provides them with a wide range of stimulating resources and experiences. Children successfully learn through play and exploration, and are keen to participate in the many experiences available to them. For example, toddlers are fascinated by a selection of battery-operated toys and learn how pressing the various buttons can have an effect. Older children, develop hand-to-eye coordination as they carefully pour water down a series of pipes attached to a wooden

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who attend. This is good

trellis. They predict where the water will emerge and watch in anticipation as the water cascades into a long tub placed under the tubes. The childminder interacts very well with children and regularly engages them in meaningful conversations. As a result, children, including those who speak English as an additional language, learn to listen and think, and gain confidence in speaking.

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good

The childminder meets children's emotional and physical needs well. Effective settling-in procedures help new children adjust to change in ways that suit their individual circumstances. The childminder's home is clean and effective hygiene procedures are followed in respect of family pets. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and is a positive role model. She teaches children to be polite and respectful, and older children are encouraged to treat the younger ones with care and consideration. Children often mix with other adults and children, for example, during outings to local community groups. Consequently, they learn to share and develop the confidence to communicate and socialise with other people. However, some opportunities are missed to help children gain a strong self-image and to raise their awareness of the wider community.

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provision is good

The childminder fully understands and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She shows a strong desire for quality and a good capacity for continual improvement. The childminder regularly meets up with other local childminders to exchange information and often uses the internet to obtain activity ideas. She also makes good use of early years guidance and regularly updates her training. Consequently, the childminder is continually updating her skills and keeps abreast of new initiatives and changes in the law. The childminder has made many improvements since her last inspection, for example, extra resources have been purchased to enhance children's outdoor learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290244 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 861372 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Leamington Spa. She works with another registered childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides care for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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