Childminder 201314

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2016 18 April 2013

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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 has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She plans activities around children's interests and next steps and observes and assesses their level of achievement. She regularly shares information about children's development with parents to keep them informed. Any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and addressed.  Children have formed strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled and really enjoy their time with her. The childminder meets the children's individual needs well and works closely with parents to provide continuity in children's care routines.  Children are active and benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and use a wide range of resources to promote their physical skills. In addition, children benefit from planned visits to local parks and soft-play centres. This helps children to extend their social skills and build on their personal and emotional development.

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates her provision and has addressed the areas for improvement made at the last inspection. She makes good use of the internet to research new information and regularly shares practice issues with other childminders. The childminder uses these opportunities well to gain ideas that help to improve her knowledge and outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support parents to share what they know their child can already do when they first start.  The childminder does not consistently ask parents for their views on the quality of the provision or what aspects 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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their child's achievements when children first join the setting  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 documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and children's learning records. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection and knows the procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child. She shares her knowledge with parents to ensure that they are fully informed of her role and responsibility to protect children in her care. The childminder ensures the premises are safe for children to use and checks resources regularly to make certain they remain suitable for children. Clearly written policies, procedures and systems are in place to protect children and promote their well-being. The childminder monitors each child's progress regularly, using her observations of what children know and can do. She is aware of her responsibility in working with other professionals to promote children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting learning experiences that engages their enthusiasm. Her good quality teaching encourages children to think about how to solve problems and to be active learners. She challenges children well so they are ready for the next stage in their learning and for school. The childminder fosters children's imagination well during role play and involves herself in their play. Children clearly enjoy the attention and are thriving as a result. The childminder gets down to the children's level while speaking, modelling language and introducing new words to help extend their vocabulary. Younger children develop a strong sense of curiosity. They explore technological recourses and concentrate well as they listen to the simple instructions given by the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are interested and keen to explore the safe, stimulating and welcoming environment. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations for the children and teaches them from a young age to share and take turn. She praises children for their efforts which helps promote their self-esteem. Children learn to show respect for each other's differing abilities and backgrounds. Planned activities, discussions and resources are used effectively to promote children's awareness of the wider community and diversity. Children are provided with a good variety of healthy snacks and meals and the childminder teaches children good hygiene routines. The childminder has good links with local nurseries and schools. Her effective partnership working helps her to make sure that children are well prepared emotionally for their move to new settings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are well prepared for nursery or school and develop key skills needed, including mathematics and writing. Their communication and language development are supported well because the childminder talks to them as they play. She nurtures children's enjoyment of books and provides many opportunities for them to develop their early literacy skills. Children learn to recognise written letters and the sounds they make. Their independence is good and children's confidence is high. Children happily make choices about their play and are eager and motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201314 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1043031 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 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999. She lives in Wolston, Coventry. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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