Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 October 2015 25 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children. Since the last inspection, she has taken prompt and effective action to improve her practice which has had a positive impact on the quality of children's care and education. The childminder is now fully aware of notification requirements and all required information is obtained from parents.  The childminder's garden is effectively organised and used well to promote children's all-round learning. Children are provided with lots of opportunities to use their imagination, problem solve and learn about nature. They learn to take calculated risks and gain good physical skills as they enjoy easy access to a variety of physical play equipment.  The childminder has forged effective partnerships with parents. They regularly share information about what children know, like and can do. Parents are very complimentary about the service that the childminder provides.

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This provision is good

 Children behave well in relation to their ages and stages of development. The childminder has high expectations of behaviour and makes sure children quickly learn what is acceptable and what is not. She successfully leads by example and is very kind, calm and well mannered.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with all the settings who provide shared care for children are not fully established. Information about children's progress and learning experiences is not always effectively exchanged.  The childminder has not yet implemented a highly successful system to monitor and review the progress of different groups of children.

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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

 strengthen partnership working with all the other early years settings that children attend, in order to promote a more consistent and effective approach to children's learning  review and monitor the progress of different groups of children in order to be able to identify any patterns in children's learning and to plan experiences that help them make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the childminding premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder, one of her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified and experienced childminder fully understands and effectively implements statutory requirements. All adults working in the setting regularly reflect on the quality and effectiveness of the provision. They routinely review the experiences they plan and provide, and rigorously monitor the progress made by individual children. They also routinely share information gained through training, personal research and discussions with other professionals. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and knows what to do if she has any safeguarding concerns. The childminder is currently undertaking a management qualification. She explains how this has made her more aware of the importance of robust recruitment and vetting procedures for new staff. The childminder supervises the work of her assistants closely and makes sure they are fully aware of their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have lots of fun as they learn through play. They enjoy easy access to a wealth of good quality resources and eagerly participate in a variety of exciting learning experiences. Toddlers show a strong sense of curiosity and enjoy mixing flour, water and paint to make dough. Pre-school children express their creativity through art, music and role play. Children of all ages enjoy singing songs, looking at books and taking part in cookery activities. The childminder interacts well with children. She speaks clearly, listens intently and shows plenty of interest in what children have to say. Toddlers babble happily as they play and are starting to form simple sentences. Older children excitedly recall past events and often talk about their families and school. The childminder uses lots of facial expression and gestures when she speaks. This practice helps children, including those that speak English as an additional language, to understand what she is saying.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional and physical well-being are promoted well. They receive good quality care and develop close bonds with all adults working in the setting. Children confidently explore their surroundings and make lots of independent decisions about their play and learning. The childminder treats each child as an individual. She successfully promotes an atmosphere where all children and adults are treated with lots of care, consideration and respect. The childminder's home is clean and well maintained. Adults and children routinely follow good hygiene procedures, and children are encouraged to gain independence with regards to their personal care. Children are provided with plenty of opportunities to be physically active and enjoy a variety of healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. This includes disabled children and those with special educational needs, and children who receive funded education. The childminder follows advice from other professionals and maintains effective two-way communication with parents. She successfully helps children become confident and independent learners who are well prepared for school and future life.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377054 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1021314 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Leamington Spa. She works with another childminder and employs two assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She supports disabled children and those who have special educational needs, and children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder also provides funded early education for three-, and four-year-old children.

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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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