Childminder 201441

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 11 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 worked hard to make significant improvements. She has made good use of support and guidance from other professionals. This has helped her find better ways to evaluate her practice, exchange clear information with parents and to accurately assess children's development and shape their learning experiences.  Children are happy and form strong bonds with the childminder. They turn to her for reassurance and are nurtured with warmth and affection, helping them to settle quickly.  The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals to identify individual children's needs. This helps her to tailor her provision and organise experiences to match those at home and elsewhere.  Children access two rooms with a variety of resources and opportunities in each. Older and younger children develop a strong sense of belonging, selecting where they want

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This provision is good

to be and choosing to play together or separately.  Children communicate well with the childminder. She listens and responds to their requests and encourages new words to help them use their voices along with gestures.  Parents are happy to express their views about the childminder. They say, 'My children are progressing well and becoming more confident' and, 'My child loves coming to play, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend my childminder to friends and family'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not done enough to broaden her professional development experiences to secure expert teaching skills and increase the potential to raise the quality of children's learning to the highest levels.

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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

 build further on current knowledge and skills, keeping up to date with any changes, using self-evaluation even more effectively and seeking further ways to develop first- rate teaching practice.

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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 required documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The experienced and well-qualified childminder maintains a range of records and implements policies effectively to ensure the smooth running of her setting. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to potential signs and symptoms of abuse, and knows about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The well-established partnership with the local school helps children to be ready for the move when the time comes. The childminder uses clear systems to monitor children's progress, quickly recognises any gaps in their development and provides opportunities and support to help them catch up with their peers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers key information from parents about what children already know and can do when they start at the setting. She builds on this by making her own observations and assessments, helping her to plan activities for the next stages in learning for each child. Parents are well informed about what their children do during the day and how they can build on their learning at home. The childminder knows the children well and provides a welcoming and homely environment. Children enjoy using plenty of resources that are carefully selected to match their emerging interests and provide a good level of challenge. The childminder interacts well with the children and actively involves herself in their play. She also helps to maintain their enthusiasm, providing uninterrupted time for children to develop their own ideas and have a go at something new.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close attachments with the caring childminder. She takes her time to help them to feel secure enough to interact with visitors in the safety of her home. Children behave well, are encouraged to use good manners and are eager to please. The childminder models good behaviour and focuses on the children's positive actions with a lot of praise and attention. She takes care of young children's personal needs and helps older children to learn about healthy lifestyles and follow good hygiene practices. For example, she sensitively asks and reminds children to use the toilet and encourages them to understand when and why they need to wash their hands. Children have good opportunities for outdoor play and use a variety of resources to promote their physical skills. They also enjoy a range of outings, such as visits to parks and places of interest, further enriching their learning and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and gain the key skills they need in preparation for moving on to nursery and school. They display positive attitudes towards learning and are happy, safe and secure. Older children learn to be considerate to others. They are encouraged to select and give toys to younger children and to show them what they are doing. Younger children value this experience as they try to copy and play nicely next to one another. Children learn to value and respect others. For example, they enjoy finding out about different festivals and celebrations, and going to watch their friends taking part in Christmas performances.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201441 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1058009 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and she lives in Nuneaton. She operates all year round from 6am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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