Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2016 25 February 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

 Teaching is good and the childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She provides effective challenge and stimulation through a range of activities.  The childminder informs parents about her procedures and children's progress. She tells them about the activities their child takes part in and how she is helping them to build on their learning. She prepares children well for the next stage in their learning.  Children are very happy and settled in the welcoming, family environment. The childminder is observant in noticing when children may be hungry, thirsty or tired, so she can meet their individual needs. She gives high priority to children's well-being.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked effectively with an early years advisor. This has helped her to identify areas for improvement and monitor her provision more effectively. She assesses children's progress well, in order to plan the

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This provision is good

next steps in their learning. The childminder offers children healthy snacks and daily outdoor play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not focused well enough on raising the quality of the provision to a higher level.  The childminder has not yet found consistently successful ways to involve all parents more effectively in their children's 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

 target professional development more precisely as a result of more in-depth monitoring of the quality of teaching, planning and of the provision as a whole  explore more successful ways for information about children's activities and progress to be shared with parents and to help parents to support children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed with the childminder the teaching and learning activities provided.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. She implements a range of effective policies and procedures and the premises are secure. She identifies potential hazards in her home and when out on trips, she supervises children vigilantly at all times. The childminder shares information about children's progress with the other settings that they attend. She complements their learning and protects their well-being. The childminder is qualified and experienced. This has a very positive impact on children's learning opportunities. The childminder reflects on her teaching and planning regularly, so that she can adapt to meet children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder establishes clear starting points for children's learning. She uses the information from her initial assessments of children's progress when they start in her care. This helps her to build on their learning throughout their activities. The childminder develops children's language and vocabulary well. She encourages children to repeat words and asks them if they can name objects in the pictures during a story. For example, she asks what is next to the gate and children tell her the cobweb is by the gate. The childminder encourages children to show their understanding of the story afterwards. They know which characters were at the shops and who saw them there. Children ask many of their own questions, showing they are curious and think carefully about the story. The childminder helps children to understand simple addition, for example, when she asks how many more buttons they need to make three.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close bonds with the childminder and she helps them to settle well in her care. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder teaches them to share and take turns as they play with the toys. She ensures parents provide healthy lunches and snacks for children and that they have plenty to drink throughout the day. Children take part in daily exercise and outdoor play. They visit the park and enjoy a range of activities in the childminder's garden. The childminder ensures children's knowledge of the wider world and other cultures is included in a range of activities throughout the year. Dolls, books and other resources reflect this. They taste prawn crackers and use chopsticks for Chinese New Year. They enjoy dressing up and creating artwork for various festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning to recognise colours, shapes and familiar letters. They practise mark making and drawing to increase their skills in early writing. Children have very good understanding of the stories they share with the childminder. They tell her what may happen next and concentrate very well as they tell the childminder where each character is in the pictures. Children recognise some numbers to 10. They can match the correct number of buttons to some written numbers. They are gaining independence as they find their shoes and hats before they go outside. Children make good progress and are well prepared for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340291 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1050659 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Rugby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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