Childminder EY278195

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 April 2016 4 February 2011

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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 welcoming environment where children's emotional needs are effectively met. They demonstrate a strong attachment with the childminder, who treats them with warmth, consideration and kindness. This supports children's self- confidence and boosts their emotional well-being.  The childminder knows how children learn. She plans activities and first-hand 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 be physically active. They regularly walk to school and play in the childminder's garden. Children learn effectively about the benefits of having healthy lifestyles.  Children have regular opportunities to develop their social skills and learn to successfully interact in different situations. They regularly go on outings and mix with

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This provision is good

other children and adults. Children develop positive attitudes that promote tolerance and mutual respect for others.  The childminder works closely with other childminders and takes part in online forums to keep up to date with legislative changes. This helps her to promote good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not identified successful ways to encourage parents to share what their children are learning at home. This means she does not have all relevant information to plan very precisely for children's future learning.  The childminder does not focus on her professional development highly enough to raise the quality of her teaching to an exceptional standard.

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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  focus professional development on raising the good standard of teaching even higher.

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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 and outdoor 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. She is knowledgeable about safeguarding legislation and current guidance. The childminder assesses the risks within the physical environment. This helps to promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder checks on children's development effectively to maintain a good overview of their progress. The childminder attends relevant training and finds information online to continue to enhance her knowledge. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children and responds positively to any suggestions they make. This has a positive impact on the care and learning opportunities that the children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a range of stimulating experiences and activities that interests them. She interacts well with children, asking questions to make them think and extends their vocabulary by adding new words as they play. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. Two-year-old children confidently recall past events and competently share these with others. This helps to consolidate their learning. Children learn to solve simple problems in different ways. They link together pieces to put together a jigsaw puzzle correctly and build towers with wooden blocks. This helps to develop their mathematical and physical skills. Children competently follow instructions, express their ideas creatively and develop their coordination skills. During water play, children scoop and place plastic frogs on the lily pads. The childminder praises children frequently. This helps raise their confidence, increase their self-esteem and motivate them

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to keep trying. Younger children learn about cause and effect as they push toys to move them. They follow simple instructions and repeat their actions to demonstrate what they discover.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children make choices from a wide range of resources that is on offer and willingly help the childminder with manageable tasks. This helps to develop their independence skills in readiness for school. Good hygiene practices are well promoted. From a young age, children learn that hand washing is important to help maintain their good health. Parents are encouraged to provide children with healthy food options in their lunchboxes. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's care and learning experiences while they are with her. This helps to reassure parents. Children are aware of the expectations for their behaviour. Their confidence and self-esteem are 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

All children are self-assured and demonstrate good levels of self confidence. They make good progress from their starting points and show an eagerness to learn. Children are good communicators and express their needs well. They are imaginative and creative.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278195 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 848633 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 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers 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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