Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2015 16 December 2010

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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 provides an environment where children flourish, both physically and emotionally. Her home is maintained to a very high standard of cleanliness and safety, and children enjoy easy access to a wealth of toys and equipment.  All children progress rapidly and are exceptionally well prepared for school, including those who learn English as an additional language. Their speaking, understanding and listening skills are superbly supported. Children confidently communicate their thoughts and ideas, and they listen and eagerly respond to questions posed by adults.  Children and their families are highly valued. Parents are extremely happy with the service that the childminder provides. They value the excellent advice, feedback and support they receive from the childminder and her assistants. They particularly comment on how much their children enjoy attending and the wide range of experiences provided.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder gives safeguarding a very high priority. She has attended safeguarding training and implements robust procedures to protect children. The childminder ensures that her assistants fully understand the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare.  Children are very happy and relaxed in the childminding environment and show a strong sense of belonging. They receive plenty of warmth and affection from the childminder and her assistants and there is an overwhelmingly happy atmosphere.  The childminder is constantly reflecting on the quality and effectiveness of all aspects of her provision. Strengths and weaknesses are effectively identified and the childminder's plans for improvement are well targeted and achievable.

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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

 consider accessing further professional development opportunities to help consistently maintain the very high standards of care and education provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding and observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, one of her assistants and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records and discussed 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 adults living and working in the childminder's home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded on questionnaires, emails, greetings cards and letters sent to the childminder.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of teaching is excellent. The well-qualified childminder shows a superb understanding of how children learn and develop. She makes excellent use of her observations and precise assessments to provide children with lots of suitably challenging and interesting activities. An incubator full of eggs inspires children's curiosity and helps to teach them about growth and change. They wait with eager anticipation for the eggs to hatch and talk excitedly about what is likely to happen. The childminder makes sure that the experiences she and her assistants provide meet the differing needs of children. She meticulously tracks each child's progress and swiftly identifies any areas where additional support or challenge is needed. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well. The childminder and her assistants work in very close partnership with parents and a range of professionals. They share information, expertise and ideas,

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who attend. This is outstanding

and work hard to consistently and effectively meet children's individual needs.

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outstanding

The childminder very successfully fosters children's understanding of why it is important to be active and eat healthily. Children help to plan menus and regularly talk about foods that are considered good or bad for their health. Outdoor play is a regular feature of the daily routine and children engage in lots of physical exercise. Children are emotionally and socially prepared for school. The childminder places a very high focus on developing children's independence throughout all routines and activities. She provides a highly stimulating environment and children have ample space to play and rest. There is an atmosphere of calm in the childminder's home. The childminder talks to children in a kind and respectful way and they follow her excellent example. Children's behaviour and manners are exemplary and they use please and thank you as part of their everyday routine. Older children are positive role models for the younger ones and often help them

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has a superb understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Robust policies and procedures are effectively implemented and support the safe and efficient management of the childminder's provision. All required documentation is meticulously maintained and all adults living and working in the childminder's home are suitably vetted. The childminder robustly monitors the practice of her assistants and they work very well together. They regularly discuss ways to continually improve the provision and how best to meet the needs of children. Knowledge gained through qualifications, training and personal research is used very well. The childminder regularly accesses the internet for activity ideas and to help her to keep abreast of childcare issues. She expresses a strong desire to embrace additional professional development opportunities to help maintain exceptional standards of care and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379078 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 849775 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 32

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Dunchurch, Rugby. She works with several assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She also provides care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and 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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