Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 23 June 2016

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always ensure that written permission is obtained from parents before administering non-prescribed medicine. She does not consistently keep an accurate record of the dates, times and dosage given.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children to think, reflect and express their thoughts and ideas.  Older children have too few opportunities to develop some aspects of their early writing skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder gets to know children well. Since her last inspection, she has improved how she uses information gained through observations and assessments to identify children's next steps for learning. She plans suitable ways to focus on any gaps in their development and to help them make good progress.  Children show high levels of engagement and interest, for instance, as they explore play dough and investigate how to use various tools. They maintain their focus well, becoming engrossed as they manipulate the dough and resources.  Children are settled and happy in the childminder's care. They have good relationships with her and with each other. They share resources, take turns and are well behaved.  The childminder builds effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children also attend. She encourages the exchanging of information about children's care, learning and development, promoting a consistent approach.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that written permission is obtained from parents before non-prescription medication is given and ensure that an accurate record is kept of the dates and times and dosage given. 20/03/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 extend opportunities for children to reflect, describe and share their ideas, building further on their thinking and communication skills  provide more opportunities for older children to develop their early writing skills and to give a purpose and meaning to the marks they make.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all adults living or working in the childminder's home.  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 requires improvement

The childminder's procedures for the administration of medication are not good enough. These do not include obtaining parents' written consent prior to giving non-prescription medicine and maintaining precise records of dates and times. Even so, this does not have a significant impact on children as the childminder gains parents' verbal permission and tells them what medicine she has given and when. The childminder monitors children's development and the performance of her part-time assistant. She researches online and attends relevant training courses to develop her skills and keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder invites parents to give feedback and takes their views into account to help her identify ways to improve her service. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of possible signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect. She knows what to do should she have any concerns that a child is at risk of harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since her last inspection, the childminder has created a well-balanced mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Children have opportunities to choose and lead their own learning. The childminder effectively fosters children's imaginative skills. She engages them in conversations, extends their vocabulary and repeats back their language. She talks with children about what they are doing and asks questions. However, she, sometimes, does not give them enough time to think and respond. The childminder encourages children to count and builds on their understanding of number, size and shape. She helps older children to develop pencil control and encourages them to practise forming letters and writing their names, in readiness for starting school. However, there are not enough opportunities for them to write for a purpose during their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Procedures for the administration of medication are not fully effective. Even so, children's welfare is suitably promoted in other respects. The childminder sets a good example and gently reminds children of her expectations for their manners and behaviour. She teaches them about keeping themselves safe, for instance, as they go up or down the stairs. She provides healthy snacks and helps children to develop an awareness of healthy foods. The childminder nurtures children's self-assurance and helps them to develop confidence and social skills in different situations. For example, they attend playgroups, visit the local library and go to parks and soft-play centres. They have opportunities to learn about people, families and communities beyond their own.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in relation to their starting points and achieving well within the typical range of development for their ages. Children show great interest in books. They talk about the illustrations and recall events well. Children count and begin to link quantities of objects with corresponding numerals. Their creative and imaginative skills are developing well. They enjoy role play with other children, using play telephones and acting out their experiences of visiting a library. Children are growing in confidence. They are well prepared for their future learning, including starting nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447450 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1058524 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Longford, Coventry. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, family holidays and a week at Christmas. The childminder, occasionally, 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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