Childminder EY445747

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 10 October 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

 The childminder knows what children can do and observes their play to identify their emerging needs. She uses this information to plan a wide range of interesting experiences that children enjoy and learn from. Children make good progress from their starting points, in readiness for school.  Children are warmly welcomed in an environment where their emotional well-being is well promoted. They explore their environment with increased confidence and make independent choices in their play. Children are acquiring the skills they need to support their future learning.  Children effectively learn about the benefits of healthy lifestyles. They are provided with healthy snacks which they learn to prepare themselves. They learn about making positive life choices and have plenty of physical exercise in the childminder's well- resourced garden.  The childminder is passionate about providing good quality care and learning

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This provision is good

experiences for the children. She has attended all required training and works closely with other professionals. In addition, she accesses online forums to keep up to date with legislative changes. This helps her to promote positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not identified successful ways to encourage some parents to share what they know their children are learning at home. This means she does not have all relevant information to plan very precisely for children's future learning.  The childminder's systems of evaluation do not focus sharply on raising the good quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 develop even more effective ways to encourage parents to share information about what their children are learning at home  sharpen the focus on the systems of evaluation to raise the quality of the teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available. She observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including those expressed in recent correspondence.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs of abuse and understands the importance of reporting any concerns promptly. She is knowledgeable about safeguarding legislation and current guidance. This means children's safety and well-being are well promoted. The childminder monitors children's progress well and responds effectively to any identified gaps in children's learning and development. This has a positive impact on children's learning opportunities. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children and responds positively to any suggestions they make. Parents are pleased with the care and nurturing home environment, and the wide range of resources the childminder offers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated to learn. The childminder interacts well with children and she extends their vocabulary by adding new words as they play. Older children confidently recall past events and competently share what they know with others. This helps to consolidate their learning. For example, they tell others about the time they spent with their family at the nature centre. The childminder skilfully uses opportunities to help children build on their growing mathematical understanding. For example, they explore the different sizes of animals that they see. The childminder praises and encourages children frequently and this helps raise their confidence. Younger children have lots of opportunities to hear and learn new words, and also to develop their speech and language skills. The childminder plays alongside them and responds to what they say. This helps younger children to develop the confidence and share their views. Parents are informed

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

about their child's care and learning experiences while they are with her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's home. They know what is expected of them because the childminder gives gentle reminders. Children behave very well and play cooperatively together. Older children encourage younger ones to join in their play. Children have regular opportunities to mix with other children and adults in different situations at local groups. This helps them to develop their social skills. The childminder encourages children to attempt manageable tasks, while helping them to learn to keep themselves safe. Good hygiene practices mean that children know the importance of washing their hands before meals and after using the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They are confident and develop strong friendships with other children. Children are good communicators and have lots of opportunities to develop their imagination and creative skills. For example, they pretend to be firefighters and try excitedly to put the fire out in the garden. Children use tools, such as knives, forks and hose pipes, for different purposes with good control. All children are making good progress from their starting points and develop the key skills that they need for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445747 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1060161 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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