Childminder EY452408

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 15 May 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

 The childminder gets to know children's individual personalities, skills and interests very well. She carefully observes them and identifies what they need to learn next. She regularly checks their development to ensure they are making good progress.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are happy, settled and secure in her care. They grow in confidence and become increasingly more independent in managing their self-care needs.  The childminder places a strong focus on helping children to develop good social interaction skills. She encourages them to form friendships with other children. She teaches them to share, take turns and be considerate towards one another.  Children enjoy the healthy and nutritious snacks and meals that the childminder provides. They have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and outdoor play. Their good health and understanding of healthy lifestyles are effectively promoted.

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This provision is good

 The childminder actively listens to children and invites parents to share their views. Their feedback informs her practice and she adapts her service accordingly. She identifies strengths in her provision and aspects for ongoing development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet use highly effective strategies to engage parents in extending their children's learning at home.  The childminder's programme of professional development is not yet sharply focused on driving the quality of teaching 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

 provide parents with more ideas and activities to help them support and extend their children's learning at home  engage in a targeted programme of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 suitability of people living on the premises and of the childminder's training.  The inspector read written feedback 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of possible indicators of abuse or neglect. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She identifies and minimises any hazards to children in order to keep them safe in her care. Clear policies and procedures underpin her practice. The childminder builds good partnerships with other settings that children also attend. She exchanges information with them and promotes consistency and continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder monitors children's progress to check for any gaps. She ensures she plans for their development across all areas of learning. The childminder completes required training and finds information online to keep her knowledge up to date. She meets regularly with other childminders, sharing ideas and information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning through play and exploration. Children have good opportunities to lead their own learning and to engage in adult-led activities. The childminder effectively promotes children's thinking skills and encourages them to express their thoughts and ideas. She skilfully builds on these to enhance their learning. For instance, she asks what is happening as children mix cornflour with water. They comment that it is melting. The childminder adds ice cubes and warm water to the mixture so children can observe ice melting. They are fascinated to watch it getting smaller and smaller. As children construct with plastic blocks, the childminder encourages them to review and evaluate what they have built. She teaches them about size, shape and length.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, home-from-home environment for children. She works closely with parents to promote a consistent approach to children's care, such as potty training and behaviour management. Children are keen to help carry out small tasks, such as getting out plates for a snack and sweeping up after messy play activities. The childminder gives children very clear and consistent messages about her expectations for their behaviour and manners and she sets a good example. She challenges their perceptions about gender stereotyping and what boys and girls like. Children build an understanding about people and communities beyond their own experience. For example, they learn about world festivals and are involved in activities to support children overseas.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They learn to count and sort objects according to different criteria, such as colour or size. They join construction pieces together to build and create models, such as submarines and cars for superheroes. Children make marks and begin to link sounds to letters, particularly letters from their own names. They understand that print carries meaning and develop an interest in books and stories. They are motivated to learn and explore and talk with enthusiasm about personal experiences. They are building key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452408 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1066244 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Leamington Spa. The provision operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The provision offers funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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