Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 December 2015 1 October 2009

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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 provides children with a stimulating and well-resourced learning environment. They are very happy, secure and settled. Children have lots of fun and participate enthusiastically in the many exciting learning opportunities available to them.  The childminder has forged excellent relationships with parents. They are very complimentary about the childminder and rate the quality of her service highly. They praise her, 'Caring and child-centred approach' and the effective way important information is shared.  Children develop good speaking, listening and understanding skills. This includes those who speak English as an additional language, disabled children and those with special educational needs. The childminder provides opportunities for meaningful conversations. She routinely reinforces the correct pronunciation of words and often asks questions that inspire children to think, listen and respond.

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly and robustly reflects on all aspects of her service and is constantly looking for ways to improve what she does. Improvements since her last inspection include converting an outside workshop into a playroom, creating additional space and enhanced facilities for adults and children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to enhance children's awareness of similarities and differences between people and among families, communities and traditions.  The childminder has not placed enough emphasis on enhancing her skills, knowledge and practice and those of her assistant, in order to raise the good quality of her provision to a higher level.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others and among families, communities and traditions  focus professional development more precisely on increasing the potential to deliver the highest quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities. She 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 and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of some parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows exactly what action to take if she or her assistant have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder effectively implements all legal requirements. Documentation is organised well and all required information is obtained from parents. The childminder and her assistant regularly discuss practice, individual children and the experiences they plan and provide. The childminder ensures that her assistant fully understands and rigorously follows her carefully considered policies and procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has gained an early years qualification. This is reflected in her good quality teaching. She understands how children develop and learn. She recognises the importance of a good quality learning environment. The childminder regularly observes children and successfully plans challenging learning experiences that are accurately tailored to their needs, interests and abilities. Babies use all of their senses to explore a selection of objects placed within their easy reach. They shake a set of bells and are fascinated by the noise they make, repeating the action many times. Older children enjoy acting out familiar experiences. For example, they put dolls on their shoulders and pretend to go on an outing to the park. The childminder skilfully allows children's independent play and ideas to develop. Nevertheless, she remains close by, in case she is needed, for example, to reinforce safe practices and extend children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely monitors each child's progress and works in close partnership with parents and other professionals. This means that she is able to swiftly identify and effectively address any gaps in children's learning and development.

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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 new to the childminder's care are gradually introduced to people, routines and her home. They quickly learn what to expect throughout the day because routines tend to follow a familiar pattern. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities for physical exercise and outdoor play. They go on plenty of walks in the local environment and regularly visit nearby parks. The childminder closely supervises children and routinely reinforces road safety rules. Children behave well in relation to their ages and stages of development. The childminder has high expectations of behaviour and 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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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including disabled children and those with special education needs and who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. They successfully develop key skills needed for school and future life. Children make lots of choices about their play and learning. Their independence is actively encouraged.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337268 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 862726 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Warwick. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 5.50pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs an assistant. The childminder provides care for disabled children and those with special educational needs and children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder holds a recognised early years 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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