Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 25 June 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 have good opportunities to continue their play and learning outdoors in the fresh air. They learn about how to care for animals such as guinea pigs and chickens and are involved in planting, growing and harvesting a wide range of vegetables and fruit.  The childminder successfully promotes children's communication skills and speech development, including those who speak English as an additional language. She models correct pronunciation, asks questions, repeats children's language back and extends their vocabulary.  Children enjoy healthy snacks, drinks and nutritious home-cooked meals. They benefit from plenty of opportunities to be physically active.  Children are happy and settled. They have developed warm relationships with the childminder, co-childminder and her assistants and have built good friendships with one another. The childminder helps them to grow in confidence and self-esteem.

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This provision is good

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents. She encourages two-way sharing of information about children's learning and progress and gives parents ideas about how to support children's development at home. Children take home books and activity sheets to share with their parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to explore their own ideas and test out how well they work.  Although children are given some opportunities to take responsibility for simple daily tasks, the childminder sometimes does things for them that they could manage themselves.

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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 children more opportunities to think creatively, generate ideas and designs, find their own ways of doing things and test out how well these work  give children the encouragement and support they need to be fully independent and to do as much as possible for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises that are used for childminding. She spoke with the childminder, the co-childminder and her assistant and with the 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. She carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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 training and suitability of people living on the premises and working with the children.  The inspector read parents' written comments and spoke to parents during the inspection in order to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with another childminder and the assistants that the co- childminder employs. Since her last inspection, the childminder has strengthened how well she evaluates and reflects on the provision. Annual questionnaires are used to seek feedback from parents, and they are encouraged to express their views in the comments book and during regular discussions. Parents are happy with the provision and with their children's progress. They are confident that their children are cared for well. The childminder reads relevant early years publications, accesses appropriate training and attends regular briefing meetings in the local area to keep her knowledge up to date. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder observes children and gets to know their personalities, skills and capabilities well. She accurately assesses their stages of development and identifies what they need to learn next. She plans ways to help them move on in their learning, particularly targeting aspects that need specific focus. She regularly checks their development to ensure they are making good progress. Children relish the challenge of finding the jigsaw pieces they need from a mixed-up pile of several puzzles. They persevere and concentrate well to complete the task. The childminder weaves in opportunities to build on their mathematical skills. She models language to talk about size and quantity and helps children to recognise numerals, including two-digit numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are offered a broad range of activities in the stimulating and very well-resourced dedicated play areas. They play independently and join in with games and focused activities. The childminder promotes children's social skills well. She encourages them to work collaboratively and cooperate with one another, for instance, as they complete large jigsaw puzzles together. The childminder sets a good example and gives clear guidance about her expectations for children's behaviour. Children comment that, 'It's nice to help others'. They behave well, demonstrate good manners, take turns and share. Children learn about families, people and communities beyond their own and the childminder helps them to develop an understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder places a strong focus on helping children to develop key skills that they will need when they start school. Children learn to manage their personal care needs, such as toileting, handwashing and putting on their coats and shoes. They are able to follow instructions well. Children enjoy stories and looking at books. They learn to recognise letters and their own name in print. They are able to write their name clearly and understand how this enables others to identify their work. Children count confidently and can name shapes and numerals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424854 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1051109 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She operates her provision from the home of another registered childminder in Leamington Spa. The provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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