Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2016 12 November 2012

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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 well settled. They are confident to explore their surroundings and express their wants and needs. They know where to find the things they want to use and they demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is very good. She is skilful in using questioning to foster children's thinking skills and to encourage them to express their thoughts and ideas. She engages them in conversation and extends their vocabulary.  The childminder continually observes children and she accurately assesses their capabilities and stages of development. She identifies what they need to learn next and successfully builds on and extends their learning so children make good progress.  Children have daily opportunities to develop social skills and build confidence in a variety of situations. They meet with other childminders and minded children, attend

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This provision is good

local groups and regularly visit the library, zoo, local parks and soft-play areas.  The childminder builds good relationships with children and their families. She works closely with parents, exchanging information about children's well-being, care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help older children develop an understanding of rhyme and an awareness of rhyming words.  Partnerships with other settings that children also attend are not fully developed to enable the sharing of information and to promote a highly consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to build on older children's awareness of rhyming words and understanding of rhyme  strengthen arrangements for exchanging information with other settings that children attend in order to plan experiences that complement and reinforce the learning these children receive 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 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 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 training and suitability of the childminder and her assistants and of the suitability of people living on the premises.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views. She spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since her last inspection, the childminder has completed a childcare qualification, building further on her skills and understanding. She finds information and training online and meets frequently with other childminders to share good practice and ideas. She ensures that her assistant understands and follows policies and procedures and works closely with her to maintain consistency and good quality in practice. The childminder seeks feedback from parents and children about her service and takes their views into consideration, reflecting on ways to further enhance the provision. She monitors children's progress and identifies any aspects that need more focus. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and repetition. She uses a well-balanced mix of planned, adult-led activities and spontaneous child-initiated opportunities to build on and consolidate children's learning. She is highly attuned to children's interests and expertly follows their lead. For instance, children delight in using magnifying glasses to look for creatures, such as ladybirds, spiders and snails, in the garden. The childminder encourages children to look for geometric shapes in the environment, inside and outdoors. She effectively promotes their early mathematical understanding and teaches them about size, length, quantity and shape. For example, she helps them to compare shapes, count their sides and corners and look at the length of their sides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a home-from-home environment and children enjoy a warm welcome. Their good health is successfully promoted. They benefit from plenty of opportunities to play and continue their learning outdoors. The childminder provides healthy drinks and snacks and well-balanced light meals. She helps children to build an understanding of the importance of exercise and making healthy choices. The childminder fosters good manners and positively reinforces good behaviour with praise and encouragement. Children learn about the wider world and about people and communities beyond their own family.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. Their achievements are consistent with typical expectations for their ages. Children are enthusiastic, interested and well motivated to learn. They count confidently, saying one number name for each item, and begin to represent numbers using their fingers. They enjoy listening to stories and talking about the illustrations. The childminder encourages children to manage as much for themselves as they are able, building their independence. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363028 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1059771 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Atherstone. The provision operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder 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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