Childminder EY449073

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2017 6 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 provides a warm, welcoming home with a strong focus on enabling children to learn through play.  The childminder knows the children well. She builds effectively on their specific starting points and addresses their emerging needs, planning purposeful activities to help children make good progress.  Children's personal development is well supported. The childminder is considerate and nurturing and successfully meets all children's needs. Her calm approach helps children to show consideration for one another and to feel safe and secure in her care.  Children benefit from the positive partnerships that the childminder has with their parents and others involved with their care and learning. Valuable information is shared effectively, promoting a consistent approach in the setting and elsewhere.  Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the services provided. They comment that they have, 'Great peace of mind knowing that my child is safe and happy

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This provision is good

with the childminder,' and say that children have, 'Settled really well and look forward to going every morning'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give young children enough opportunities to learn about the local and wider community.  The childminder has not focused on her professional development sufficiently 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

 increase young children's awareness of the local community and enrich their understanding of the wider world  focus professional development more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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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 jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the evidence of the childminder's suitability and written information shared with parents.  The inspector took account of parents' views included in recently completed testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder maintains a range of records and implements policies effectively to ensure the smooth running of her setting. She regularly reflects on the quality of the experiences that she provides, helping her identify and make improvements that have a positive impact on children's learning and outcomes. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with the latest safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She completes regular risk assessments in her home, identifying and addressing potential hazards in order to provide a safe environment for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She gathers important information from parents about what children already know and can do and builds on this with her own observations of children's achievements. The childminder assesses this information and uses what she finds to provide activities that children enjoy, are interested in and that meet their emerging needs well. Parents are able to view records of their children's learning through a secure, online program. The childminder regularly updates the information and uses this to monitor children's progress and identify and address any gaps in their development. Parents are supported well to comment and share ideas to help the children make further progress at home or in the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder treats each child as a unique individual and helps children to respect and understand each other's similarities and differences. There is a harmonious and friendly atmosphere. The childminder is a good role model and children are learning to share, take turns and build friendships. She acknowledges their efforts and achievements with plenty of praise and encouragement, helping them to build positive self-esteem. Children learn the importance of keeping healthy and follow well-established routines and good hygiene practices. They enjoy a variety of healthy meals and snacks and have started to plant fruits and vegetables to grow in the childminder's allotment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are well prepared for their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children are very comfortable and settled with the childminder. They learn to take care of their environment and equipment. This helps them to understand how to minimise risks and to make sure that the resources are ready for next time. Children are engaged as they listen to the childminder read and use different props to make the stories more lively and interactive. They enjoy fresh air and exercise while playing in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449073 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1066021 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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