Childminder EY476317

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 attends regular training to continue her professional development. This enhances her skills and knowledge and helps her support the children in their learning.  The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality service. Parents are asked to contribute towards the evaluation of the provision. The childminder takes their views into account when deciding what improvements to make.  Children develop secure attachments with the childminder. She treats them with warmth, kindness and consideration. Children quickly grow in confidence and feel valued in this relaxed and friendly environment. They develop excellent social skills and enjoy playing together.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how children learn. She provides an interesting learning environment and children make good progress from their starting points. Children benefit from taking part in an exciting range of activities which

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This provision is good

successfully promotes their enjoyment of learning.  Children learn to be increasingly independent. The childminder praises children's efforts and celebrates their achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides parents with information about their children's learning and development, she does not consistently give all parents the information, support and encouragement they need to successfully guide their children's learning at home.  The childminder has not pursued her professional development sufficiently to raise the standard of teaching to the highest possible level, in order to help children achieve rapid progress in their learning.

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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

 give parents more of the information, support and encouragement they need to guide their children's learning successfully at home  build further on professional development and increase the potential to achieve the highest standards of teaching and rapid progress in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector reviewed written testimonies from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection procedures. She knows about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect, and knows what steps to take to protect children. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of the environment and children are appropriately supervised at all times. Parents speak highly of the childminder and value her friendly, caring approach. They are happy with the range of activities that their children take part in. The childminder collaborates with other local childminders to share ideas and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective systems to monitor children's progress in learning. She makes regular observations and assessments, and ensures that planning takes account of children's current interests. Children choose freely from the good quality resources available and the childminder skilfully joins in with their play. She interacts well with the children, asking questions to make them think and introducing new words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder instinctively knows when to let children explore and make their own discoveries. For example, she watches carefully but allows children to enjoy playing with water in the garden by themselves. Older children watch with interest as water wheels rotate, whilst younger children delight as water trickles between their fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She uses a variety of effective strategies and provides gentle reminders to help children understand the behaviour that is expected of them. They learn to treat each other with kindness and respect. The childminder encourages children to develop their understanding of the wider world. Children enjoy trips to the park and local toddler groups, where they enjoy meeting other children and people from the community. Children experience plenty of opportunities to play outdoors and benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides children with a safe but challenging environment. For example, children develop excellent balance and coordination skills as they climb on and jump off soft-play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain essential skills for their future learning. They are challenged, encouraged to build on what they know and are motivated to learn. Children learn how to speak and listen well. They join in with nursery rhymes and listen with interest to favourite stories. Children benefit from a variety of learning opportunities to develop their literacy and mathematical skills. They use blocks to create simple structures and enjoy filling and emptying containers. Children experiment with colours and represent their ideas through paintings. They use their imaginations and lead their own play. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and the move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476317 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 965516 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Stockton area of Southam. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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