Childminder EY458709

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 January 2017 17 September 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 observes children and gets to know them very well. She accurately assesses their skills and identifies what they need to learn next. She plans suitably challenging, stimulating activities and regularly checks children's development to make sure they are making good progress.  Children form secure emotional attachments to the childminder and demonstrate that they feel happy, settled and safe. They behave very well. With the childminder's nurturing support, they gain confidence to interact with others and explore new experiences and situations.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents. She encourages them to share information about children's achievements and activities at home. She suggests ways that they can continue to support their child's learning and development. Parents value the variety of activities and experiences she offers and are happy with the progress their children make.

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This provision is good

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed a childcare qualification. This has helped to enhance the quality of her teaching and build her confidence. She is committed to ongoing professional development and training to enable her to continue improving outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder encourages younger children's sensory exploration with a range of textures and materials, they do not have enough opportunities to use all their senses as they investigate.  The childminder does not form highly effective links with the school that children attend to help build on the experiences that they have during the school day.

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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

 extend opportunities for younger children to use all their senses as part of their sensory exploration  strengthen relationships with the school that children attend, in order to develop a highly collaborative approach and provide children with more continuity in their experiences.

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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 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 self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of people living on the premises and of the childminder's training.  The inspector read written references from parents during the inspection and took account of their views. She 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 childminder reflects on her provision to identify strengths and aspects for further improvement. She finds ways to enhance her practice, such as seeking more detailed initial information from parents to help her identify children's starting points and implementing a new way to track their progress. The childminder understands the value of working in partnership with other pre-school settings that children also attend. She encourages a two-way sharing of information and promotes consistency in children's care and learning. However, this effective collaboration has not yet been extended to include the school that children attend. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of possible indicators of abuse or neglect and knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on helping children to develop their speaking and communication skills. She models good use of language, narrates what she and children are doing and extends their vocabulary. She engages older children in conversations and encourages them to talk about their experiences. Through her gentle questioning, she encourages even very young children to think and form ideas. During play and activities, the childminder helps children to develop an understanding of concepts, such as wet, cold, up and down, hard and soft. She models mathematical language to talk about position and quantity and encourages counting. The childminder fosters children's interest in books and encourages them to listen to and join in with stories, songs and rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment for children. She is sensitive and attentive to their needs and sets a good example for children to follow. From an early age, children are encouraged to share and play with others. For example, she engages young children in simple cooperative play, such as pushing a toy car to and fro and taking turns with her to roll it down a garage ramp. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of keeping themselves safe, such as road safety. She talks with them about being healthy and making healthy choices. She teaches them about good hygiene practices, such as covering their mouths when they cough and washing their hands before eating. She helps children to understand about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children demonstrate a willingness to try new experiences. They are inquisitive and show high levels of fascination as they become engrossed in their exploration of objects, materials and textures. Older children are confident communicators and their independence in self-care is developing well. All children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for starting pre-school and for their future learning, including the move on to school when that time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458709 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1066659 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Rugby. The provision operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 4.30pm on Fridays, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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