Childminder 201633

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2017 10 February 2016

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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

 Children settle quickly and build warm, positive relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are happy and confidently participate in games and group activities. They form good friendships with one another.  The childminder plans interesting, enjoyable activities that link with children's interests and seasonal events. She finds out what themes they are learning about in school and plans experiences that complement and connect with these.  Children behave well. They readily share resources and take turns. The childminder and her assistant set a good example. They encourage children to be well mannered and to be respectful of others and their surroundings.  The childminder helps children to develop an awareness and understanding of the wider community and people who are less fortunate than others. For example, she involves them in making donations to a local food bank and a charity that supports

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This provision is good

homeless young people.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents. Through daily discussions, she encourages exchanging of information about children's care, interests and their experiences at home and in her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children have some opportunities to make choices about what they do, they are not consistently able to access a range of resources independently to initiate their own play.  The childminder's plans for professional development are not sufficiently focused on updating her knowledge and raising her skills to the highest possible 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

 develop further the opportunities for children to independently access resources and lead their play  focus ongoing professional development more sharply on updating knowledge and developing the overall quality of practice to the highest possible standard.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed activities that the children were engaged in and carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed the childminder's 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 spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. She spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection and has successfully addressed the weaknesses raised. She works in close partnership with her assistant, who is also her husband. Their roles in the setting are complementary to each other. The childminder monitors and evaluates their work to maintain the quality of their practice. She encourages parents and children to express their views about the provision. Parents comment on the childminder's open approach and how comfortable they feel in giving feedback. They are happy with the childminder's service and appreciate the level of care that their children receive. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of their responsibility to keep children safe and minimise any risks to them. They are aware of possible indicators of abuse or neglect and know the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to plan activities that are fun, stimulating and successfully engage children. She and her assistant join in with games and activities and interact well with children. They effectively foster children's communication skills. They engage children in conversations and encourage them to talk about their experiences. They listen, respond and model good use of language. The childminder promotes children's imaginative skills, encouraging them to act out ideas and experiences. For example, children mime activities during a game, such as swimming in cold water, eating ice cream or washing their hair. The childminder incorporates opportunities for children to practise mathematical skills, for instance, by challenging them to count to 10 in twos. She fosters children's creativity and encourages them to use small-construction bricks to build with their own purpose in mind.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant offer a welcoming, home-from-home environment for children. The childminder helps children to build interpersonal skills which are important for their future learning and development. She places a strong focus on helping them to develop confidence and a sense of self-assurance. She effectively nurtures their social skills and encourages them to be supportive of one another. For example, older children help younger children to read and follow instructions as part of a game. Children follow good hygiene procedures and manage their personal care needs. The childminder and her assistant help children to develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles and where food comes from. They involve children in planting, growing and harvesting a variety of fruit and vegetables. Children enjoy cooking activities, such as making vegetable soup using produce they have grown. They walk to and from school, play in the garden and visit local

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201633 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1058010 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1986 and lives in Nuneaton. The provision operates from 7.15am until 9am and from 3.15pm until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term times. It operates from 7.15am to 6.30pm during school holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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