Childminder 201415

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2017 12 June 2015

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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 fully understands her responsibilities. She is well organised. She maintains a range of records and documents, helping to ensure all legal requirements are met. Children's health, safety and welfare are effectively promoted.  The childminder understands how children learn. She makes use of what she knows about children's development to plan activities that meet their individual learning needs. Children make at least typical progress from where they started.  Children form positive relationships with the childminder. They are settled in her care. She is attentive and affectionate. She also provides comfort and reassurance. She interacts with children warmly and encourages their exploration and play.  The childminder reflects accurately on the overall quality of the setting. She seeks and listens to the views of parents and children. She sets herself clear goals to work towards to help improve her practice. This helps to maintain good standards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not benefit from the best possible continuity between the setting and home. Although the childminder works with parents to share some information, there is not yet a detailed two-way flow of information about children's learning.  Children do not make progress at an outstanding level. The childminder's professional development is not yet as sharply focused as possible on enhancing the quality of teaching to further improve.

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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

 establish a more detailed two-way flow of information with parents about children's learning to help promote better continuity between the setting and home  strengthen professional development and further enhance the quality of teaching to promote children's progress at the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's learning records and relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children and sought the views of parents from the written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is highly qualified. She conducts research, accesses training and works with professionals, including a network of childminder colleagues. This has a particularly positive impact on the quality of care provided. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's home is clean and secure. She conducts daily checks to help ensure the continued safety of the environment. The childminder's knowledge of child protection issues is very strong. She knows exactly what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. This helps to protect children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good overview of the progress children make. She observes and assesses children's development accurately. She provides a range of activities and experiences that take account of their interests, to promote their good progress. Babies spend time exploring blocks, balls and shakers. The childminder shows them how they can be used. She encourages them to explore the resources in different ways. This helps babies to make sense of the world. Older children enjoy creative activities, particularly painting. The childminder helps them to use a range of equipment, such as brushes or play dinosaurs, to carefully make marks. This helps to develop their concentration span and control when handling different tools.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's physical and emotional well-being are promoted. Children learn about the importance of being healthy. The childminder gets to know children well. She is sensitive and responsive to their individual care needs. She talks to children about the importance of eating well and adopting good hygiene routines. Children behave well. They listen to the childminder and readily adhere to the behaviour boundaries set. Children are learning to play nicely with others. They learn to be caring and kind. Children benefit from opportunities to learn about their similarities and differences. They are developing a secure understanding of the importance of acceptance, tolerance and respect.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are motivated to learn. Children acquire the skills they need for the eventual move on to school. They are confident and independent. Children make choices about what they like and want to do. Older children competently manage some of their self-care needs. All children are developing good skills in communication. They enjoy singing songs and are beginning to vocally express themselves in a variety of ways. Older children are developing skills in literacy and mathematics. They share stories with the childminder and competently talk about what is happening in the pictures. They can count up to five and recognise some numbers and simple shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201415 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1089862 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Alcester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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