Childminder 201082

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 29 April 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children are well settled and have positive attachments to the childminder. They have developed good, warm relationships with her and with one another. The childminder knows the children well and is sensitive to their individual personalities, interests and needs.  The childminder offers a range of suitable resources and activities. Children have good opportunities to follow their own interests and decide how they spend their time with the childminder.  Children play happily and develop confidence in the childminder's home. They learn to share and take turns. They display good manners, are respectful of others and behave well. The childminder sets a good example and provides clear guidance about her expectations for their behaviour.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents and works closely with them to enable a consistent approach between home and her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully work in partnership with the school that children attend to share information, provide continuity for children and build on the experiences they have during the school day.  The childminder sometimes carries out simple daily tasks for children that they could manage themselves and so does not always promote their independence to the very best extent.

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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

 build stronger partnerships with the school that children attend in order to share information, develop a highly collaborative approach and provide children with continuity in their experiences  make the most of everyday opportunities for children to develop their independence even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector discussed activities with the childminder and observed her interactions with children.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and of the suitability of people living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since her last inspection, the childminder has worked with a local authority development advisor and has successfully addressed the previous actions and recommendations. She has improved her understanding in order to ensure that she meets legal requirements. The childminder completes required training to refresh her knowledge and inform her practices. She reflects on her practice, considering the views of parents and children. She identifies the strengths of her provision and areas for further development. Parents are happy with the service they receive. Children express their appreciation of the childminder, commenting that they, 'Have so much fun' and, 'She makes me smile and is very helpful'. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She engages them in conversations and fosters their communication skills, helping younger children to pronounce words and sounds correctly. She listens to children and responds to their interests. For example, as children are walking to school, they notice their shadows on the ground in front of them. The childminder builds on this interest, explaining that they can see their shadows because the sun is behind them. The childminder encourages younger children to recognise numbers and letters and to make links between letters and sounds, helping to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. Children enjoy playing with small-world models, such as a pirate ship with play people. As children play, they explore how the play people attach to parts from the ship. The childminder explains that this is because of magnets inside the play pieces.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a homely, welcoming environment for children. Older and younger school-aged children interact well with one another. The childminder encourages children to manage their personal-care needs. She helps them to understand about good hygiene practices, such as the importance of brushing their teeth. She gives children opportunities for daily fresh air and exercise. They walk to school and play in her garden. The childminder encourages them to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe, for instance, as they cross roads on the way to school. Children demonstrate that they know how to stop at the kerb and look both ways to make sure it is safe to cross. The childminder provides praise and positive reinforcement, effectively building on their sense of self-assurance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201082 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1050962 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The provision operates during term time from 7.15am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays. The childminder occasionally offers care during school holidays upon request.

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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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