Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 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

 Children build warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They show that they feel settled, happy and safe in her care and they are confident in expressing their needs, wishes and feelings.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to observe, assess and plan for children's progress. She gives careful consideration to planning activities that will stimulate children's interest and help them achieve their next steps in learning.  The childminder uses effective strategies to promote children's speaking skills. For example, she repeats words and sentences back to them and models clear pronunciation. She engages them in conversations and extends their vocabulary. Children become confident communicators.  Children's individual care, health and dietary needs are met very well. The childminder provides healthy snacks and drinks and children benefit from plenty of opportunities to

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This provision is good

be physically active and to play and learn outdoors in the fresh air.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. She is currently working towards an early years degree and she finds further relevant training online. She is continuing to develop her teaching skills, build on her knowledge and keep up to date with changes to legislation.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much as possible from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start attending.  When children also attend other settings, partnerships with other providers are not fully established to enable a highly consistent approach to 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

 seek more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities when they start attending to enable swift and precise planning for their continued progress  strengthen arrangements for exchanging information with other providers when children also attend another setting, in order to plan ways to reinforce and complement the learning these children experience elsewhere.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the suitability of people living on the premises and of the childminder's training.  The inspector read written references from parents and took account of their views and spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that children have a safe environment to play in. She is aware of possible indicators of abuse and confident of procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder closely monitors children's development and keeps parents informed about their progress. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses a variety of methods, including newsletters and daily diaries, to exchange ongoing information about children's care and learning. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies strengths and areas for further development. She makes good use of new knowledge and understanding gained through her studies. For example, she has introduced the use of props during story times to help children maintain attention. Parents have opportunities to give feedback. They are very happy with the service they receive, reporting that the childminder is

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

approachable and goes out of her way to ensure children are completely happy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She responds to their questions and requests and gives them plenty of opportunities to follow their own interests. For example, children use spoons to scoop water and sand and enjoy filling and emptying containers. They are fascinated by using water and brushes to paint and make marks. They keep returning to this self-chosen task between participating in other activities. The childminder provides resources and experiences to promote children's learning and help them develop new skills. For instance, she encourages them to use large plastic tweezers to pick up small objects, such as pasta pieces and foam shapes, and children enjoy the challenge of threading shapes onto laces. This helps to build their dexterity in readiness for writing. The childminder skilfully weaves in opportunities for counting and models mathematical language to talk about size, weight, shape and quantity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's manner is warm, relaxed and friendly. She praises and encourages children and effectively nurtures their sense of self-esteem. She sets a good example and gives children clear guidance about her expectations, helping them to share, take turns and behave well. The childminder takes children to local groups and regularly meets with other childminders so children have plenty of opportunities to mix with a wider circle of children. This helps them to build friendships and develop their social skills. Children learn about safety and good hygiene practices. They begin to manage their personal needs, relative to their stages of development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in independence and develop key skills that they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. They make good progress and their achievements reflect, and in some aspects exceed, typical expectations for their ages. Children show an interest in making marks using a variety of tools and media. The childminder helps older children to develop pencil control and to begin to recognise their names in print. Children learn to identify, match and sort colours and shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484484 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1000332 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Rugby. The provision operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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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