Childminder EY476892

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 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

 Teaching is effective. The childminder provides activities that children enjoy and are interested in. She interacts well with children, building on what they know and can do to assist them in their future learning.  Children have formed strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy, confident and self-assured because the childminder acknowledges their efforts and achievements with lots of praise. This effectively raises children's confidence and increases their self- esteem.  Effective partnership working with local schools helps children to be ready for the move when the time comes. The childminder exchanges information with other professionals so that children are provided with continuity in care and education.  There are well established partnerships with parents. The childminder values parents' views. She asks them to contribute to the evaluation of the provision in order to drive improvement. Parents speak highly of the childminder, recognising the good quality

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide opportunities to extend children's understanding and awareness, of similarities and differences between people in the wider society.  Children do not have enough opportunities for vigorous exercise.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their awareness of the similarities and differences between people in the wider society  provide more frequent opportunities for children to enjoy vigorous exercise.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She spoke to the childminder and interacted with 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 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 on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information detailed in questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Children are cared for in a safe environment, where any potential risks are identified and minimised. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. She has completed mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid. In addition, the childminder uses the internet, researching information to help keep her knowledge up to date with changes in early years practice. This enables the childminder to share good practice and to develop her provision further so that outcomes for children are effectively promoted. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and keeps parents informed. Any gaps in children's learning are quickly acknowledged and addressed. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision and constantly reflects on her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully uses her knowledge and skills to provide good quality learning experiences for children. She is fully aware of the children's differing interests and abilities, and accurate assessments mean that the childminder knows the children well. She uses this information to plan challenging experiences that are carefully linked to each child's next stage of development. Younger children develop their senses and a strong sense of curiosity as they explore the various textures, smells and media in treasure baskets. Younger children show increasing skill when using numbers to support their play and when they begin to name different colours and shapes. Children's communication and language skills are well promoted. The childminder encourages them to join in singing. Younger children concentrate well as they listen to favourite stories and are encouraged to join in with what they see and hear.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

A good range of age-appropriate toys and resources are well organised, helping children to develop their choice and decision making skills. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children settle quickly and their individual needs are effectively met. She teaches children from a young age what is expected of them and children learn to share, take turns and to use good manners. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for children through good hygiene routines. She encourages children to enjoy food and helps them to learn about the importance of eating healthy meals and snacks. The childminder fosters children's self-care skills and independence well. For example, young children learn to dress and feed themselves. Children benefit from walks around the local community and planned outings to the library. This helps children to extend their social skills and build on their personal and emotional development, in readiness for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are achieving the skills needed to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476892 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 974597 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Rugby, Warwickshire. She operates from 7.45am 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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