Childminder EY481046

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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

 The childminder understands her responsibility to meet all legal requirements. She follows effective procedures to ensure children's care, safety and welfare are well promoted.  The childminder gets to know children well. She is kind, caring and friendly. Children quickly form positive relationships with her. They are happy and relaxed.  Children make good progress in their development. The childminder oversees their learning and is knowledgeable about how to access additional support for individual children so that all children continue to progress well.  The childminder understands how young children learn. The curriculum is broad and children benefit from a suitable range of activities and experiences that promotes the different areas of their learning.  Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents comment that the service offered is fantastic. The childminder works with parents in a range of ways to ensure

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This provision is good

continuity in children's care and learning between the setting and home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of the information gained from her observations of what children know and can do. She does not consistently use the knowledge gained to plan highly challenging activities that help promote children's progress, as far as possible.  The childminder's professional development is not yet sharply focused on raising the quality of practice to the highest 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

 make better use of the information obtained about what children know and can do to consistently provide highly challenging activities to promote children's progress, as far as possible  strengthen professional development and sharpen the focus on raising the quality of practice to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector sought the views of parents from the written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about current safeguarding legislation. She understands her responsibility to keep children safe and protect them from harm. The childminder implements a good range of documents, policies and procedures. Her home is clean, tidy and well laid out. She conducts daily checks to ensure the areas used remain safe and secure. The childminder evaluates the setting, conducts research and liaises with other professionals. This has a particularly positive impact on children's well-being. The childminder sets some clear targets for future development, and plans to continually improve the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She guides children's learning through a balanced mix of child-led and adult-led play. For example, the childminder provides children with some tools and equipment to make models out of play dough. She challenges them to hold and use a variety of the tools to cut, mould and manipulate the dough. This strengthens their skills in handling objects. She encourages them to identify and name the colours and shapes of the cutters they use. She also supports them to count the shapes they have made. This helps to extend their mathematical skills. Children enjoy imaginative play. They spend time playing with small-world animals, people and vehicles. They also enjoy playing with baby dolls. The childminder joins in with their play at their level. She adds resources, asks questions and shows them different ways of doing things to enhance their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's good health is promoted. The childminder sensitively manages children's care needs. Children benefit from exactly what they need during the day. The childminder teaches children about the importance of eating well and good hygiene routines from an early age. For example, children learn about foods that are good for them and that cleaning their hands prevents the spread of germs. Children's emotional well-being is nurtured. The childminder is positive, encouraging and calm. She values children's efforts and celebrates their achievements. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder. They display good levels of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing all the key skills required for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move on to school. Children are very confident and independent. They are keen to play and explore. Children select resources they would like to play with. Children quickly become motivated to learn. Children behave well. They respect the childminder, the environment and those around them. Children soon learn to develop their games with others, share resources and take turns. Children's skills in communication and language are progressing well. Children listen to the childminder and follow instructions. They learn to repeat letter sounds and words, use simple phrases and express themselves. Children enjoy activities that promote their literacy skills. They delight in singing songs and reading stories with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481046 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 993709 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Leamington Spa. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am 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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