Childminder EY436032

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 20 April 2012

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder is knowledgeable about children's individual stage of development and how they learn through play. She uses her knowledge to provide fun and stimulating activities. Children are prepared well for the move to school.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are given a high priority by the childminder. Children are happy and settled. They have established strong bonds with the childminder and are emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder takes positive steps to prepare children emotionally for moving on to other early years settings and school. For example, children socialise with others at various community groups and visit a variety of places of interest.  The childminder keeps up to date with current government requirements. She accesses information online and discusses early years issues with other childminders to ensure that her knowledge is up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain detailed information about children's prior achievements and learning to date from parents, when children first start.  The childminder does not consistently gather the views of parents on the quality of the provision or what aspects, in their opinion, 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 from parents when children first start, in order to be able to identify children's starting points more promptly and precisely from the outset  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 viewed 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 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 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 Thank You cards.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in protecting children from harm. She carries out risk assessments on her home and any outings undertaken with children to ensure their safety is protected. The childminder reviews her practice and has undertaken all required training. She uses her knowledge to promote children's welfare and learning in an effective way. The childminder liaises with other early years providers when a child attends part time with her and part time with another provider, and continuity for children is addressed well. Partnerships with parents are good. A daily diary and discussions ensure they are well informed about the type of activities children undertake with the childminder and their child's care needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes, assesses and plans for children's future development based on their interests. She effectively monitors children's progress, identifying any gaps in their learning and shares this with parents. Children happily make choices about their play. Younger children enjoy investigating programmable resources. They show their delight, laughing with older children as they tap buttons and turn knobs to see what happens next. Older children develop their mathematical skills as they match, compare and count beads while threading them onto pieces of string. All children develop their creativity as they use a variety of craft resources. They enjoy baking and have fun decorating Easter cakes. The childminder plans the activity well and uses the opportunity to maximise children's communication and language skills. She talks to the children about how the flaky chocolate resembles twigs used by birds to build nests. She also effectively

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

questions and uses demonstration and praise. This supports children to make good progress towards their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. They are encouraged to be kind to others and learn to share and use their good manners. They understand what is expected of them and respond to the positive atmosphere and clear routines. Children learn about each other's similarities and differences in a positive way. This helps them to feel confident and valued. The childminder fosters children's independence and ability to take care of their own needs well, relative to their ages and capabilities. Children are provided with a variety of healthy snacks and meals and learn about good hygiene routines. Children behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others and develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn how to cross the road safely. Children have regular access to the outdoor play area and the childminder ensures that children are physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children consistently make good progress across the seven areas of learning. The childminder effectively supports them in acquiring skills to prepare them as they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436032 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 853707 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Baginton, Warwickshire. She operates from 7.30am 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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