Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 4 March 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides a clean, highly organised and exceptionally well-resourced learning environment that challenges and stimulates children in their play. She plans exciting activities that promote their learning extremely well. Children are making rapid progress in their learning, in readiness for their move to school.  The quality of teaching is of a very high standard. The childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn and her extensive understanding of their individual needs to very positively nurture their development. Children are exceedingly confident and develop highly successful, warm and close relationships with the childminder.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is exceptionally well promoted. The childminder gives a high regard to ensuring children are settled, and are developing strong attachments with her and their peers.  The childminder works particularly well with parents and is successful in engaging them

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This provision is outstanding

in their children's learning. Parents value the excellent advice, feedback and support they receive and they comment on how much their children enjoy attending.  Children's speech and language skills are developing extremely well. The childminder skilfully comments and talks to children throughout their activities. She models language and introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary.  The childminder makes excellent use of the local community and takes children on inspiring outings. They develop very good social skills and show an excellent awareness of themselves and others.  The childminder is highly dedicated to providing children with the best possible experience. She uses what she has learnt from the training to continually improve her practice. The impact of this is evident in the high-quality learning experiences that children receive.

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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

 continue with professional development that helps to maintain the excellent standards of care and education provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding and observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the childminder's home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded on questionnaires, greetings cards and letters sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates an uncompromising attitude towards protecting children's well-being and welfare. She is extremely knowledgeable about the child protection procedures, including the wider safeguarding issues. The health and safety of children is given high priority, both indoors and on outings. Highly effective monitoring systems identify where children may need to develop their key skills. She works very closely with parents and health professionals, in order to ensure any necessary additional support for children is swiftly implemented. The childminder proactively accesses opportunities for regular training to improve her knowledge and practice. This contributes greatly in the improving outcome for children. The childminder expresses a strong desire to embrace additional professional development opportunities to help her maintain exceptional standards of care and education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations of what children can achieve. She is highly knowledgeable and is in tune with children's needs. Assessments are of a high quality and contribute to her ability to provide timely interventions and support. Children enjoy a wealth of high-quality learning experiences that are expertly tailored towards their individual needs. Children receive plenty of opportunities to practise what they hear, and the quality of the childminder's interaction is excellent. The childminder promptly recognises and praises children's efforts, cooperation and achievements, leading to excellent levels of self-esteem and motivation. Children learn to count and recognise numbers. The childminder talks to the children about opposites and discusses concepts, such as big and little, and fast and slow. Children are exceptionally eager and highly motivated learners who increasingly develop their concentration. This helps to prepare

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

them exceptionally well for starting school when the time comes. Excellent relationships with parents contribute to a well established, shared approach to children's care, learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's emotional security is addressed exceptionally well. They show a very strong sense of belonging and safely explore the childminder's home with lots of confidence and curiosity. Throughout all routines and activities, the childminder places a very high focus on developing children's independence. She actively encourages them to try new experiences and models a 'can do' attitude towards learning. Children are keen to show what they know and can do. The childminder teaches children about the dangers in the environment and the possible consequences of taking risks.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated and have an excellent attitude to learning. The childminder is vigilant in her monitoring of children's development. Her outstanding teaching helps children to make rapid progress. Children's speech and language skills are developing extremely well. They develop the key skills and attitudes that give them an excellent start for their future learning, and their readiness for school is strong.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201187 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 854280 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995. She lives in the Atherstone area of Warwickshire. The childminder operates her provision all year round from 7am 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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