Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 December 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

 Teaching is good. Overall, the childminder uses information from initial discussions with parents and her ongoing observations to plan activities and experiences that match children's individual needs. Children's curiosity for learning is ignited and they are motivated to learn new skills. They are well prepared to make good progress in the next stage of their learning.  The childminder creates a welcoming environment where children's personal, social and emotional needs are effectively met. They demonstrate a strong attachment with the childminder. She treats them with warmth, consideration and kindness. This supports children's self-confidence and they are self-assured.  Children are developing their social skills and learning to successfully interact in different situations. The childminder makes effective use of outdoor adventures as she takes children on a wide variety of outings to local parks and community groups. These

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This provision is good

outings help children to learn about the wider world beyond their own.  The childminder works closely with other professionals and reads publications to keep up to date with legislative changes. She also attends training to build her understanding of different aspects of children's development and implements her knowledge in her practice. This helps her to improve her teaching and promote good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully give parents enough information about their child's stage of development to help them plan together more precisely for their children's future learning.  On occasions, the childminder does not encourage children enough to lead their play and extend their learning experience.

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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

 enhance information given to parents about their child's stage of development that enables more accurate joint planning for their child's future learning needs  extend opportunities that help children to become more confident to share their ideas and initiate their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children. She spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor environment. She carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs of abuse and neglect and understands the importance of reporting any concerns promptly. She is knowledgeable about safeguarding issues and current guidance. The childminder assesses the risks in the physical environment. This helps to promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder has a good overview of the progress that children make. This helps to identify any gaps in children's learning and provide opportunities and support to help them catch up. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children and responds positively to any suggestions they make. This has a positive impact on the care and learning opportunities that children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows that children learn though play and exploration. Overall, she plans first-hand experiences that stimulate their interest and motivate them to learn. The childminder routinely sits at children's level and takes part in their play. She listens, asks questions, introduces new words and praises children's attempts at communication. The childminder uses gestures, alongside words, to help children understand what she is saying. She uses keywords in children's first language alongside the English language. This helps children to develop good communication and language skills. The childminder actively encourages children's love for books and their early reading skills. Children enjoy story time and become actively involved as the childminder reads to them. They are interested in toys with buttons and simple mechanisms and learn to operate them. They move their whole bodies to sounds they enjoy. They explore and investigate a variety of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

textures and enjoy playing peek-a-boo with the childminder. Generally, she uses simple guessing games to help ignite children's emerging thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional security is supported well. They show a sense of belonging as they explore the childminder's home with confidence. Good settling-in procedures ensure that children are ready for the move from home to the childminder's care. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's care. This helps to reassure parents. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder praises children for listening and following her instructions. She supports children to learn the difference between right and wrong through gentle reminders. The childminder provides healthy snacks, including a piece of fruit. Parents are encouraged to provide food that is healthy and nutritious in their child's lunchboxes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well supported to make good progress from their starting points. Their self- confidence and social skills are developing well. They are inquisitive, self-assured and very confident in the childminder's company. Children develop good communication and language skills. They learn to concentrate and are motivated to think. Children follow instructions as they build models with bricks. Overall, children grow in independence and acquire the key skills required to move on to the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483223 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 996457 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Atherton, Coventry. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and from 8am until 5pm on Saturday and Sunday, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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