Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 October 2015 17 July 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children flourish in the exceptionally well-organised, safe and welcoming environment. They settle extremely quickly, showing very high levels of confidence, and are extremely motivated to learn.  The childminder places the utmost importance on safeguarding children. He provides children with a safe and secure environment, which effectively supports their growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy.  The childminder develops exceptionally strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. He has a very flexible approach towards sharing all aspects of children's learning and development with others, so that learning is extended at home and in the new setting.  Children's emotional and social development is supported extremely well. This is because the childminder has a very clear insight into the children's individual needs and their interests.  The childminder interacts highly positively and enthusiastically with the children. He

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This provision is outstanding

genuinely enjoys being with them and they respond positively to this. Children are emotionally secure and build strong relationships. This motivates them to learn and promotes their well-being and self-esteem.  The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of how to protect children and knows the procedures to follow if he has any concerns about children's welfare.

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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

 extend further the excellent opportunities for children to increase learning in the outdoor area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation form and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector viewed testimonials and questionnaires from a selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are highly effective. The childminder is extremely confident about child protection procedures; this helps to protect children's welfare. He completes very robust risk assessments and encourages children to keep themselves and the environment safe and tidy. The childminder understands and meets the learning and development requirements exceptionally well. He provides children with a stimulating environment and well-planned activities relevant to their abilities and interests. The childminder's drive for improvement is underpinned by his exemplary reflective practice. Along with his co-childminder, they methodically complete evaluative reviews of all activities and aspects of their service. For example, the childminder has identified the further extension of the already excellent facilities in the garden as an area to develop. The childminder makes sure he maintains positive partnerships with parents, and others

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

involved in children's care and learning. This helps to ensure continuity and consistency in children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder creates a challenging and stimulating environment, where the atmosphere is incredibly positive for children. The provision is very well resourced and children are highly motivated as they instigate their own play. Young children rapidly gain communication skills because the childminder consistently talks with them as they play. He sets challenges for pre-school children which build their problem-solving and thinking skills, for example, as they work how to make mortar during construction play. Children are gaining a wealth of skills, ensuring that they are well prepared for school. Children thrive in the inspiring outdoor environment where they hunt for bugs and insects. They plant seeds and grow salad leaves, rocket and coriander. The childminder carries out accurate and precise observations and assessments of children's development using an electronic program. This also offers parents an

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

effective way to contribute towards the assessments of their children's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form strong bonds with the childminder. He encourages them to respect each other and they develop positive attitudes towards others. Children display high levels of confidence and their behaviour is outstanding. Children actively learn about healthy lifestyles, following excellent hygiene procedures and taking personal responsibility for their needs. For example, young children help to pick fresh spinach, apples and cucumbers from the garden to eat for lunch.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are excited and enthusiastic to learn in the childminder's stimulating and vibrant environment. They choose to play indoors or outdoors and easily select the resources they need to support their ideas. Children's literacy and mathematical skills are developing particularly well because they begin to read, write, count and solve problems involving number as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441862 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 911124 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Brinklow, Warwickshire. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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