Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2015 12 June 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

 Teaching is good because the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She plans activities that the children enjoy and are interested in. Consequently, children develop the skills necessary to be ready for their future learning at nursery or school.  Children have strong attachments to the childminder and are extremely confident, sociable and self-assured. The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment where children's happiness is of the utmost priority.  Children have ample opportunities to develop their physical skills during regular outdoor play. They follow good hygiene routines and enjoy nutritious snacks and meals which promote their good health.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of safeguarding and knows how to protect children from harm. She has robust systems in place to make sure that hazards are minimised, in order to keep children safe.

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This provision is good

 The childminder makes good use of self-evaluation to identify and target priorities for improvement. Consequently, she is continually improving the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have few opportunities to learn about people from other cultures and with differing abilities, to enhance their understanding of the wider world.  Parents are not always encouraged to share information regarding their child's skills and interests 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

 enhance opportunities for children to learn about people with differing abilities and from other cultures, to support their understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others  build on the current arrangements for sharing information with parents, in order to find out more information about what their child achieves at home, so that this can be taken into account when planning for children's future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines. She carried out observations with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, qualifications, policies and procedures and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information detailed in letters and questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides activities based on children's next steps in learning to provide them with stimulating and enjoyable experiences. She carries out observations and accurately assesses children's progress and monitors their achievements. These enable her to identify any gaps in children's learning which she then acts upon. As a result, children of all ages and capabilities make good progress. Children have good opportunities to express their creativity and to use their imagination. For example, they have great fun painting a picture of a ladybird. The childminder skilfully builds on these experiences to extend children's language development and mathematical skills. Children sit well to listen to favourite stories. They have access to a variety of books which are attractively displayed to entice children to use them. Children enjoy outings to the local parks and toddler groups, and regularly play outdoors in the childminder's garden. The childminder

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who attend. This is good

makes the most of these opportunities to help children gain a greater knowledge and awareness of nature and living things.

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good

The children benefit from a good range of age-appropriate toys and resources which are organised well to support their independence. The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that settling-in procedures are flexible. This means children's individual needs are effectively met and as a result, children are happy and settled. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of equality and ensures all children and their families are valued and respected. However, she misses opportunities to help children consider and value diversity. The childminder is a good role model of positive behaviour and leads by example. She is calm and caring and praises children for their efforts and achievements which promote their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder prepares children extremely well emotionally for their moves to nursery and school. She helps them to gain independence in their self-care routines so that they can see to their own personal

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good

needs. She teaches them to keep themselves safe when on outings.

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provision is good

The childminder is well qualified and updates her knowledge and skills through training. This means that outcomes for children's care, learning and development constantly improve. Children's learning records are shared with parents to keep them informed. However, the childminder does not always encourage parents to share what their child achieves at home. The childminder is aware of the importance of sharing information with other professionals and has received positive feedback from health partners regarding children's progress checks. This ensures children benefit from continuity in their care, learning and development. Partnerships with parents are good. Positive, written feedback demonstrates parents' high regard for the childminder and the service she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385897 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 858940 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Exhall, Coventry. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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