Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2017 2 May 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 has a very good understanding of how children learn and she uses her good teaching skills effectively. She teaches children a range of skills to help them learn to be independent and confident in their abilities.  The childminder is kind and warm towards children, effectively nurturing their emotional well-being. She knows the children well and is attentive to their needs. The well established settling-in procedures help children to form secure bonds and relationships, providing firm foundations for them to develop the confidence to embrace learning in readiness for school.  Children have a positive attitude to learning. The childminder provides experiences that she knows they enjoy. Children's language and communication development are well supported as the childminder skilfully engages them in conversations and discussions.  Children's health and physical development are promoted effectively. Children are cared

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This provision is good

for in a clean environment and very good hygiene procedures help to minimise the risk of cross-infection. Children enjoy healthy snacks and nutritious meals that meet their individual dietary needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about what their children can already do when they first start.  The childminder does not share sufficient information with other settings children attend to help promote more continuity in children's learning experiences.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their child's achievements when children first join the setting  enhance links with other settings children attend and develop a more effective two-way flow of information regarding children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding and observed the outdoor play space.  The inspector observed a range of learning activities in the lounge and dining room.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and children's records. She discussed risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information detailed in references and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her responsibility to protect children. She knows the indicators of abuse and neglect that would cause her to be concerned about a child in her care. This knowledge helps her to protect children from harm. Children's safety is further promoted because the childminder ensures that the environment is safe and secure. The childminder continues to improve her understanding of the learning and development requirements. She researches subjects and shares practice and experiences with other childminders. She carefully monitors the educational programmes to ensure children continue to enjoy their learning experiences and make consistently good progress in their development. The childminder is committed to improving the provision for children. Parents speak highly of her and say in references that, 'The childminder does a fantastic job'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses successful assessment systems to check the progress children make in their learning. Each child has a learning journal which includes photographs of children engaged in activities and she is able to share these daily with parents. The childminder recognises that children learn well through play and uses these opportunities to support children's counting and colour recognition. Children enjoy mixing ingredients to make play dough. They name the ingredients and develop good mathematical skills as they count how many scoops of flour and salt they need. Children smell the scent of mint and observe how the mixture changes when water and oil is added. They use shaped cutters and rollers to create patterns on a butterfly template and make imaginary food using shaped pasta. The childminder's positive interaction supports children's learning successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides clear, consistent boundaries and praises the children often. This boosts their confidence and as a result, children are very well behaved. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children to become familiar with other adults and children outside her setting. She takes them to local groups, these support children to develop their social skills effectively and they learn about the wider community beyond their own. This helps them to become confident in managing new situations and plays a significant part in preparing children for their move to other settings, such as school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners and are motivated to engage in play and learning. They are highly independent and instigate their own play as they choose what resources they want. Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points and develop key skills in readiness for school. They explore mathematical concepts, such as counting, and develop good literacy skills as they read books and listen to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY249058 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1064390 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in the Rugby area of Warwickshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant 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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