Childminder EY470374

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 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

 The childminder carefully observes children and accurately assesses their starting points. She identifies what they need to learn next and focuses on these aspects to help them develop. She regularly reviews their development, checking that they are making good progress.  Children settle well and form secure attachments to the childminder. They enjoy her cuddles and show that they feel safe and happy in her care. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, effectively nurturing their self-assurance and helping their confidence to grow.  The childminder sets clear boundaries and gives children consistent guidance about her expectations for their behaviour. She is a positive role model and teaches them to share, take turns and be kind to one another.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She works in partnership with them to promote a consistent and shared approach to children's care, learning and

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This provision is good

development.  The childminder ensures that she keeps up to date with changes affecting childcare. She attends relevant training and finds information online to update and extend her knowledge and skills. She meets regularly with other early years practitioners to share information and ideas.

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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 broad range of resources independently to initiate their own play and learning.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond to questions to promote speech and language 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 make choices about activities and resources and to lead their own learning through play  give children more time to think and respond to questions and build further on their language and communication skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of possible indicators of abuse or neglect. She knows what to do if she were to have any concerns about a child's welfare. She takes appropriate measures to make sure that her home is a safe environment for children. The childminder reflects on her practice, identifying strengths and aspects for further development. She strives to provide children and their families with good quality care and provision. She encourages parents to give feedback about her service and takes account of their views. Parents appreciate how well she communicates and shares information with them. They are happy with their children's progress and development. They report that their children enjoy their time with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children's individual personalities, needs and interests well. She plans interesting activities and suitably supports babies' and children's learning at their differing levels. The childminder fosters children's imaginative play, for instance, as they pretend to make pizza and cups of tea. She repeats back children's language and names different foods and objects to extend their vocabulary. She encourages children to count and to name and match colours. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop muscle control, hand-to-eye coordination and dexterity which they will need in readiness for learning to write. For example, children very carefully squeeze paint out of bottles during a creative activity. They practise using toy golf clubs to hit balls and enjoy the challenge of trying to aim frog-shaped counters and make them jump into a container.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a caring, home-from-home environment for children. They enjoy her affection and reassurance. The childminder encourages children to begin to manage their personal care needs independently, relative to their ages and stages of development. She nurtures a 'can do' attitude, for instance, as children try to get on their own coats and shoes. She teaches children about safety and good hygiene practices, such as washing hands before eating. The childminder successfully promotes children's physical health and well-being. She provides healthy snacks, drinks and a light tea and gives children plenty of opportunities to be active and play outdoors. She regularly takes them out into the local community. They attend playgroups and visit parks and the library, helping them to develop social skills and confidence in different situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies enjoy using toys to create sounds, shaking, pushing buttons and banging objects together. They are fascinated by their own reflection in a mirror. Children enjoy experimenting with paints, watching them mix together and change. Their concentration is developing, for instance, as they persevere to complete jigsaw puzzles. Older children show an interest in stories and rhyme. They begin to count, saying one number name for each item. All children make good progress from their starting points. They are prepared well for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470374 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 978401 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 2013 and lives in Nuneaton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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