Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 12 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's emotional needs are effectively met. Good settling-in procedures help children to build positive relationships with the childminder, supporting their self-confidence and boosting their emotional well-being.  The childminder knows how children learn and has high expectation of them. She plans activities and experiences that match their interests and effectively challenges them as they play. Children make good progress from their starting points in readiness for school.  Children have regular opportunities to develop their social skills and learn to successfully interact in different situations. They regularly visit local community groups and mix with other children and adults. Children develop positive attitudes, promoting tolerance and mutual respect for others.  Children enjoy healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals and have regular

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This provision is good

opportunities to be physically active. Children learn effectively about the benefits of having healthy lifestyles.  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 fully utilise different ways to encourage parents to share what their children are learning at home.  The childminder does not make the best possible use of planned activities to help children explore and learn as much as possible. On occasions, she is too keen to direct them towards a solution, rather than letting them work things out for themselves.

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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

 develop more effective ways to encourage parents to share information about what their children are learning at home  provide children with the opportunity and the time they need to explore and find things out for themselves.

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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 the 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 childminder's training and the 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 has a good overview of the progress children make. She completes the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and shares this with parents. This enables her to identify and address any gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development. She attends relevant training and finds information online to continue to enhance her knowledge. This has a positive impact on the care and learning opportunities that the children receive. The childminder has a good overview of her assistant's practice and ensures her training needs are addressed to maintain the good quality of teaching.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents, children and other childminders to improve the quality of her practice and responds positively to any suggestions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She provides them with a range of stimulating experiences and activities that interests them. The childminder involves herself in children's play. She interacts well with children, asking questions to make them think and extending their vocabulary by adding new words as they play. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. As children play, the childminder skilfully weaves in opportunities to count and talk about size, length and quantity. This helps to successfully build on their growing mathematical understanding. Children persevere and concentrate for a good amount of time as they make gifts for Mother's Day. They enjoy sorting different coloured objects and threading these carefully. Children competently follow instructions and express their ideas creatively, while developing their coordination skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly, as the childminder tailors the care they receive to meet their individual needs. They demonstrate a strong attachment with the childminder, who treats them with lots of warmth, consideration and kindness. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's care and learning experiences while they are with her. This helps to reassure parents. The childminder is a good role model and children are aware of the expectations for their behaviour. Their confidence and self-esteem is nurtured through the praise and encouragement that they receive. Children learn to develop an awareness of health and safety through the daily routines, discussions and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points and capabilities. They are confident and settled. They learn to count and express their ideas in different ways. Their communication and language skills are developing well. Children acquire 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 201306 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 854282 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989. She lives in Grendon, Warwickshire. The provision operates all year round 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. She sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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