Childminder 201341

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2016 22 January 2013

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved his understanding of the prime and specific areas of learning and provides an extended range of activities for children. He uses good opportunities to share with and involve parents in their children's progress in the setting and elsewhere.  The childminder tailors the provision to meet the needs of each individual child and children settle quickly in his home. He works closely with parents to plan experiences to support children's individual care, learning and development needs.  The childminder knows the children well and builds on their interests to provide a variety of fun activities that maintains their enthusiasm.  The childminder has established effective links with the local primary school and takes younger children with him when collecting older ones. He introduces children to the teaching staff and they become familiar with the surroundings in preparation for when

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This provision is good

it is their turn to start school.  Parents are keen to share their opinions and say that, 'The childminder is so welcoming and friendly, children are relaxed, comfortable and feel as safe as in their own home.'

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have enough opportunities to learn about or use technology.  At times the childminder does not encourage children enough to lead their play and extend their learning experiences.

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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 different opportunities for children to explore technology and enhance their understanding of how things work  encourage children to become more confident to share their ideas, initiate their play and extend opportunities to help them make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and childminder reviewed observation, assessment and planning records and discussed the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and looked at his self-evaluation, risk assessments and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from the written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently refreshed his knowledge of child protection. He is alert to potential signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if he has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder works well in partnership with his co-childminder. They complement each other effectively and make the most of opportunities to share information and discuss the quality of the provision. He also seeks and listens to the views of parents and other professionals in order to help him ensure that practice continues to improve. The childminder works with his co-childminder to help monitor the educational programmes. This helps to identify any gaps in children's learning and provide opportunities and support to help them catch up to their peers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains key information from parents when children first start in his care. This helps him to establish starting points for children's learning based on their interests and prior learning. Parents are well informed about their children's time in the childminder's home and ideas for activities to promote ongoing learning are exchanged. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. He works effectively with his co-childminder to ensure that they provide a variety of activities and experiences matched to children's interests and abilities. The childminder interacts well with children. While playing games he pretends that he does not know what to do. Children take great delight in showing him how to turn the cards over to try and find a matching pair and in making sure that the childminder is playing fairly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a clean and safe environment. The childminder successfully identifies hazards and minimises potential risks. He helps children to become more aware of their safety and encourages them to ask for resources rather than trying to pull at those that are out of reach. Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported. The childminder treats them with lots of warmth, consideration and kindness. This helps to promote their self-confidence and a strong sense of security. Children behave well, are encouraged to use good manners and are eager to please. Regular routines are followed to promote good hygiene and children are reminded to wash their hands in preparation for eating. They are also encouraged to be healthy through daily opportunities to be active and develop their physical skills. Children enjoy playing in the garden and helping the childminder to plant and take care of the flowers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school. They enjoy close bonds with the childminder and participate in various interesting activities. Children learn to value and respect others. For example, they enjoy watching programmes that help them to understand about different disabilities and alternative ways that people communicate with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201341 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1042571 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996. He works with a co-childminder and operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, except for family holidays.

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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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