Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2015 Not applicable

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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

 Children have access to a wide range of learning experiences and age-appropriate toys and resources that fosters their interests. This supports children in making good progress towards the early learning goals in readiness for school.  The childminder acknowledges children's efforts and achievements with lots of praise and encouragement. She is a positive role model and children are aware of boundaries. Children are happy and settled, and respond well to the childminder's calm and relaxed manner.  The childminder works in close partnership with her co-childminder to keep children safe. They provide a safe and secure environment, where hazards are effectively minimised.  The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. They are well informed about their child's development. Parents comment on how happy they are with the care the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough information about children's skills on entry to help her plan precisely for children's learning from the outset.  The childminder does not consistently ask parents for their views on the quality of the provision or what aspects would benefit from improvement.

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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

 gather more information about what children know and can do when they first attend, and use this to plan precisely for children from the start  provide more ways for parents to share their ideas and suggestions as part of the self- evaluation process.

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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, the co- 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. She also looked at the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information detailed in letters provided for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to ensure children's welfare is well promoted. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and has a secure understanding of the statutory requirements. She attends training to keep her knowledge up to date, including food safety, child protection and first aid. This enables the childminder to share good practice and to develop the provision further so outcomes for children improve. The childminder has developed effective methods to evaluate the provision and assess and monitor children's ongoing development, which secures their continuing good progress. Clearly written policies and procedures are in place to protect children and promote their well- being, which the childminder shares with parents. The childminder has established good relationships with other professionals and is aware of her responsibility in working with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder routinely observes children as they play. She provides a good variety of challenging activities that are planned around children's individual developmental needs and help them to learn through play. Younger children develop their senses and a strong sense of curiosity as they explore various media, such as food flavouring and bath foam. They have great fun using their imagination to design a snowman and have access to a wide variety of resources to enable them to express their creativity. The childminder skilfully builds on these opportunities to extend children's language development and mathematical skills. Children enjoy outdoor play and have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sensitively supports children with the move from home into her care. She has a warm and attentive approach. Consequently, children settle well and are happy and secure. Children know how to behave well and learn from a young age what is expected of them. The childminder continually praises children for their efforts, which builds confidence and self-esteem and means that they feel valued. The childminder successfully promotes the good health of the children. She provides a well-balanced selection of hot and cold meals and children develop good self-care and skills. For example, the childminder prompts younger children to feed themselves and independently drink from beakers. Children learn about different cultures and family backgrounds. They have access to a range of resources to help them consider and value diversity. Children benefit from opportunities to socialise with other children at local toddler groups and parks. This helps

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

to promote their personal, social and emotional development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, given their starting points. They gain many skills needed for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474530 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 986423 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Whitestone, Warwickshire. She works with a co-childminder and operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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