Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2016 6 May 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 happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder establishes close bonds and good relationships with children and their families. She works closely with parents, promoting consistency and sharing information about children's care and learning.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She gives children opportunities to follow and develop their own ideas as they play. When she asks questions, she gives children time to think and respond. She explains how to do things and lets children have a try, enabling them to achieve by themselves.  The childminder places a strong focus on helping children to develop their speech and communication skills. She pronounces words and sounds clearly, repeats words back to children and names objects to extend their vocabulary.  Children learn to take turns with toys and share. The childminder gives clear guidance about her expectations for their behaviour, helping them to behave well. She gives

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This provision is good

children praise and encouragement and effectively nurtures their sense of self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder reflects on her provision, she does not actively seek the views of parents and children, when evaluating her service and deciding what could be further improved.  The childminder provides less rich and varied learning experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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

 improve self-evaluation processes, in order to include the views of parents and children when identifying strengths and areas for further development  provide a broader range of rich and varied learning opportunities for children who prefer to explore, play and investigate outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes sure that children have a safe environment to play in and she supervises them well. She carries out daily checks of her home and garden, in order to identify and minimise any risks. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continued professional development. She finds information online to keep up to date with changes to legislation and accesses relevant training to build on her knowledge and understanding. The childminder has recently introduced a new system for tracking children's progress over time, so that she can more effectively monitor their ongoing development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

When children start attending, the childminder seeks information from parents about what they already know and can do, to help her establish their starting points. Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved her understanding of how to observe, assess and plan for children's progress. She gets to know children well as she observes and assesses their abilities and stages of development. She identifies their next steps for learning and plans suitable ways to help them make good progress. Children enjoy playing with small-world models, such as a farm set. They become engrossed as they explore the animals and various items. The childminder plays alongside the children, fostering their pretend play and imaginative skills. She skilfully follows and extends their ideas and weaves in opportunities to model counting and encourage them to count.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a calm, welcoming environment. She gives children plenty of opportunities to make choices and decisions during their time in her home. For example, children are able to decide what they would like on their sandwiches at lunchtime and they freely choose when to go out into the garden to play. Children help to tidy away resources and are encouraged to take responsibility for simple tasks, such as putting their dishes in the sink when they have finished eating. The childminder provides healthy snacks and nutritious meals, and children benefit from opportunities to gain fresh air and be physically active. The childminder meets regularly with another childminder, giving children opportunities to build friendships and develop their social skills within a wider circle of children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They grow in confidence and independence and develop key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. Children learn about good hygiene practices and begin to manage their personal care needs, relative to their ages and capabilities. Children develop an interest in books and stories from an early age. Older children are given opportunities to practice pencil control and the childminder helps them to recognise their names in print.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394434 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1050984 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The provision operates all year round from 6.45am to 5.30pm, 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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