Willis, Kelly Joanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2016 11 February 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 has a very good understanding of how children learn and she uses her good teaching skills effectively. For example, she teaches children a range of skills to help them learn to be independent and confident in their abilities.  All children make good progress in their learning. The childminder plans a wide range of learning experiences for children, both indoors and outdoors. Regular observations and assessments are completed, which support the planning for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder is kind and warm towards children, effectively nurturing their emotional well-being. She knows the children well and is attentive to their needs. The well established settling-in procedures help children to form secure bonds and relationships, providing firm foundations for developing confidence to embrace learning in readiness for school.  The childminder works well with parents to ensure that she meets children's needs. She

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This provision is good

keeps parents informed and involved in their children's learning, which helps to provide continuity between their home and the childminder's.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how best to ensure that her professional development contributes towards raising the quality of the provision to the highest standard.  The childminder does not regularly ask parents to contribute towards the evaluation of her practice and share their ideas for future developments.

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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 even better use of professional development and increase the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children  improve the system for evaluating practice to include more opportunities to gather and act on the views and suggestions of parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection and observed the outdoor play space.  The inspector observed a range of learning activities in the lounge.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and children's records. She discussed risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and from information detailed in questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children and knows the signs and symptoms that would cause concern. This knowledge helps her to protect children from harm. Children's safety is further promoted because the childminder ensures that the environment is safe and secure. The childminder has high expectations of what each child can achieve in their learning and development to help them be ready for their move to school. There are systems to monitor the quality of teaching and learning to ensure children make good progress in their learning. The childminder is aware of the importance of working with others in order to meet the needs of each child and is able to seek advice and support from other professionals or agencies if she needs to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a well-organised learning environment in the designated playroom, where children independently access a good range of toys and play equipment. Children enjoy exploring natural and recycled objects, such as leaves, conkers and artificial grass as they develop their sensory skills. They explore sounds made when they crunch leaves, foil and shake musical instruments, such as bells and rattles. The childminder uses good questioning and encouragement to extend children's language development as they talk about what they are doing. She introduce new words, using picture cards and children access a good range of books and listen to stories about hunting for a bear. Children take home Frankie a soft doll, with his toothbrush and diary. This encourages parents to share with the childminder activities children have done at home and encourages children to talk about things that interest them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good relationships with the childminder and her family and demonstrate a strong sense of security. The childminder's calm and gentle manner mean that young children feel content as they move around the playroom independently choosing what to play with. She fully supports children to develop their understanding to take turns, share and be kind to each other. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement and this helps children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder regularly carries out fire drills to ensure children know what to do in the event of an emergency. Children learn about their community and the wider world. They enjoy visits to the farm, feeding ducks at the park and making up Christmas bags with warm clothes and food for the homeless.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and develop the key skills they need for school and future life. They are independent, make choices about their play and have good personal care skills. Children enjoy regular trips out to settings, such as toddler groups and nursery, where they can mix with their peers. Children's communication and language development are supported very well and the childminder talks to them as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399082 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1065434 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Coleshill, Warwickshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, 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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