Childminder 201431

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 7 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

 Children are bright and inquisitive learners who are making good progress in their learning. Children's language skills are particularly well supported. The childminder develops children's communication skills and introduces new vocabulary during their play.  The childminder takes children on local nature walks to extend their understanding of the wider world. Children learn how to keep themselves safe during their outings as the childminder talks to them about road safety.  The childminder maintains a two-way flow of information with parents. She encourages parents to share information about their child's achievements to inform her understanding of what children can do. The childminder also provides ideas about how to extend children's learning at home, so that parents can build on what their children have been doing in her care.  The childminder has clear expectations of children's behaviour. She gently reminds

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This provision is good

children of these throughout the day. Children behave well as they receive consistent messages about what is expected. They share and take turns willingly.  The childminder is very caring and attentive. She meets children's individual needs and supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children are happy and feel secure and confident in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not provided with enough opportunities to develop their own ideas and solve problems independently.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to further extend children's ability to count and use positional language in their play.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to think critically and devise their own solutions to problems  extend children's counting skills and understanding of positional language so that they make more-rapid progress in their mathematical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of children's activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is an experienced practitioner and has a good understanding of her responsibilities. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Risk assessments are regularly reviewed and take into account the ages and abilities of children that she is caring for. The childminder is clear about what would constitute a safeguarding concern and knows who to contact in the event of any issues. She keeps up to date with changes in legislation through attending training and sharing practice with other childminders. The childminder reviews her provision and the views of parents and children are actively considered when identifying areas to change or improve. Partnerships with other providers are strong. The childminder is skilled at sharing information with the pre-schools that children attend and identifies activities to complement their learning in other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder discusses with parents what children can already do when they start. She uses this information, alongside her own observations, to assess children's development. Children communicate very well. They make up their own stories that are inspired by photographs. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and pronounces words correctly for them. She talks to children and asks them well-chosen questions that promote their communication and language skills. Children recall their own first-hand experiences, such as their recent holidays, during role play. They enjoy playing creatively and confidently put on dressing-up clothes which promotes their independence. The childminder joins in with their play and follows their lead, letting them decide how to build on their own ideas. She tracks children's progress to ensure that any gaps in development are promptly followed up.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a warm and welcoming environment. A wide range of resources is made available to help promote children's skills across all areas of learning. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and benefit from fresh air and exercise during outings. They explore the garden and take a magnifying glass with them to the local nature reserve to look more closely at aspects of the natural world. The childminder encourages children to be aware of their own safety when outdoors, discussing hazards and how to avoid them. The childminder prepares healthy snacks and meals for children. She is a good role model and promotes children's positive behaviour. Children's confidence and self-esteem are nurtured through the praise and encouragement that they receive. Children learn to take responsibility and help to tidy away toys and resources after play. They are encouraged to manage their personal needs and develop their self-care skills. For example, they put on

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

their wellingtons independently before they walk to the nature reserve.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills they need for their future learning, including the eventual move on to school. They are successful learners and confident individuals who make considerable progress, particularly in their communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201431 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 875057 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Kingsbury, Tamworth. She operates all year round from 8am 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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