Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 25 January 2010

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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 creates a warm and welcoming environment where children play together and explore independently. Children experience happy and settled relationships with the childminder and others. This supports their self-confidence and boosts their emotional well-being.  The childminder knows children well. She observes and assesses children's progress and provides activities and experiences that match their interests and preferences. Children make good progress from their starting points in readiness for school.  Children regularly mix with others at community groups and develop the social skills they need to successfully interact in different situations. They develop positive attitudes that promote tolerance and mutual respect for others.  Children learn about healthy options through discussions during mealtimes. Their physical skills are effectively promoted through daily walks and during school runs.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to improving her provision. She attends training and works closely with other childminders to keep up to date with legislative changes. This helps to promote good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to help older children to extend their thinking skills to the highest level.  Strategies to encourage parents to share what their child is learning at home are not yet highly successful.

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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

 give older children the opportunity and the time that they need to share what they know and enhance their thinking skills  develop more effective strategies to encourage parents to share what their children can do at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children. She spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor environment. She carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the training and suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and reviewed written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs of abuse and understands the importance of reporting any concerns promptly. Policies and procedures to promote children's health and safety are successfully implemented. The childminder regularly reviews children's development and monitors their progress. This enables her to quickly identify if there are any gaps in children's learning. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents, children and other childminders to improve her practice and responds positively to any suggestions. This has a positive impact on children's care and learning. Parents feel well informed about their children's care and welcome the childminder's support and guidance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good and the childminder knows the children well. She provides children with a wide range of stimulating experiences and activities which meets their individual needs. The childminder routinely sits at children's level and takes part in their play. This motivates them to learn and concentrate in activities for a good amount of time. Children are very imaginative and creative. They engage in role play and pretend to make various types of food. They share their preferences of food items and learn about the choices of others. The childminder talks to children throughout the day. This helps younger children to begin to use the language that they hear and extend their vocabulary. Children enthusiastically join in singing favourite songs and predict what comes next. Older children enjoy listening to stories with the childminder and act out parts of the story. For example, they balance a basket on their head like the character in the story. This helps children to develop their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

confidence and consolidate their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the time that they spend at the childminder's home. They demonstrate a strong attachment with the childminder and include her in their play and interactions. Good settling-in procedures ensure that children are ready for the move from home to the childminder's care. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's care and learning. The childminder is a good role model and children are aware of the behaviour expectations. They are caring towards each other and routinely say please and thank you when appropriate. Children actively make choices within their play and they easily select resources for themselves. They benefit from time spent outdoors. They take part in a range of activities to support their physical development and to improve their curiosity and learning about nature and the outdoor environment. The childminder teaches them about safety while encouraging them to take controlled risks and learn new skills for

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points and capabilities. They are independent and confident learners who are keen to engage in a range of activities. Children develop the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY229401 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 848240 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. She operates term time only from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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Telephone number

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