Childminder 201644

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2017 12 February 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 accurately assesses children's starting points and what they need to learn next. She plans interesting activities to help them make good progress. She skilfully adapts her teaching, tailoring it to children's different levels of development.  Children are happy and very settled. They have a warm, trusting relationship with the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder gives children plenty of opportunities to practise and develop new skills. She understands how they learn through play and repetition. She places a strong focus on preparing them for their future learning and for starting pre-school and school.  Children behave well. The childminder gently reminds them of her expectations and helps them to share, take turns and have good manners.  Parents are kept well informed about their children's activities and achievements at the setting. They are encouraged to share information about what their child is doing at

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This provision is good

home. Good partnerships help to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder is very experienced and suitably qualified. She shares information and ideas with other childminders and attends relevant training. She researches online to keep her knowledge up to date and build on her skills and understanding.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, during adult-led activities, the childminder does not give children enough opportunities to follow their own interests, experiment and explore their own creativity.

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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

 find ways to make adult-led activities flexible enough to allow children to pursue their own interests, experiment and build on their own creativity.

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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 discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to protect children and keep them from harm. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder manages her provision well and maintains required records and policies to underpin her practice and enable her to promote children's welfare. The childminder encourages parents and children to express their views about her provision. She uses their feedback to help her identify strengths and to make changes to improve outcomes for children and maintain the good quality of her setting. Parents are happy with the service they receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children very well and forms a clear picture of their interests and capabilities. She regularly reviews their development and identifies gaps in their learning. As needed, she works in partnership with other professionals, focusing support to close the gaps and help children catch up with their peers. The childminder places a strong emphasis on nurturing children's communication and speaking skills. She introduces new vocabulary and extends what children say to help them develop their understanding of sentence structures. During play and activities, she effectively models language to talk about colour, quantity, size and length. She encourages children to count and successfully uses props to inspire their interest and participation in story times.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating, welcoming environment for children. She gives them plenty of opportunities to make decisions and choose activities. She involves them in tidying away toys and explains how this helps to keep them safe, for instance, so that they do not fall or trip on them. The childminder effectively nurtures children's physical well- being. She teaches them about good hygiene practices, talks with them about foods that are good for them and provides healthy snacks. She gives children opportunities to be active and play outdoors, in the garden and at local parks. The childminder encourages children to develop independence in their self-care. She supports them to gain confidence and interact with other adults and children, such as at toddler groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy listening to and joining in with stories and songs. They happily engage in activities, maintain attention and follow simple instructions. Children play alongside and build positive relationships with their peers. They begin to count to 10 and beyond. They are developing dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination, for example, as they practise using scissors to snip or cut and thread wooden beads onto laces. This helps them to build the small-muscle control that they will need for writing. Older children start to form letters and write their own names. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201644 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1089867 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Bilton, Rugby. The provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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