Childminder EY485459

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 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 observes children's individual interests and engages them in activities based on these. She establishes clear starting points for children's learning and builds on their progress effectively. Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.  Children gain good social skills and are confident in their choice of activities. They communicate their needs to the childminder and she provides them with many choices throughout the day. The childminder praises children and they have good self-esteem.  The childminder reflects on her provision well. She works closely with her assistant to monitor the quality of their practice and children's progress. The childminder maintains her professional development to improve her knowledge and teaching skills. She is well motivated and strives for continuous improvement.  The childminder adapts the daily routines to match individual children's needs and gives

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This provision is good

high priority to their well-being. For example, children sometimes like to relax in a quiet environment before lunch if they are feeling tired.  The childminder provides a wide range of interesting toys and activities for children to choose from. They access these independently and involve the childminder in their play. She guides and supports all children's learning effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not found highly successful ways to fully engage all parents in the support of their children's learning and progress at home.

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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 arrangements to involve parents in their child's learning.

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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 an 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 persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She ensures her assistant understands and practises the rigorous procedures to help protect children. The childminder knows how to report a concern about a child or an allegation against herself. She relates what she knows to her own setting to increase her awareness of potential dangers to children and to minimise them. The childminder has established good partnerships with other early years professionals. She makes good use of their advice as part of evaluating and improving the varied learning experiences and resources she provides for children. The childminder exchanges valuable information with staff of the other settings children attend to complement their learning and support consistency of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's play and measures their progress accurately to help her plan effective next steps in their learning and to close any gaps. The childminder ensures there is a balance in all aspects of children's learning. For example, she and her assistant noticed that they provided fewer opportunities for literacy and more for children's mathematical development. The childminder now weaves more opportunities for making marks, writing and learning letter sounds into the daily routines. Children find their name cards when they arrive and attach them to a chart. The childminder shows children all the name cards and they each pick out their own. Older children practise writing their names and the childminder helps them to hold the pencil correctly. She gives them sound clues and helps children to recognise letters on construction bricks. They enjoy fitting these together to make words and they match letters that are the same. Children point to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

each object as they count and show they understand the concept of 'more' and 'fewer' objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly in the childminder's care and are emotionally secure. She prepares them well for their move to nursery and school. Children behave very well and the childminder helps them to manage any squabbles calmly and sensitively. She is very positive in her encouragement of children and helps them to resolve their difficulties. For example, she gives children the choice of walking in front or holding her hand on the return journey from pre-school so they do not squabble over who goes in front. Children enjoy outdoor play and develop their physical skills well. The childminder takes them on many trips to explore and learn about the natural world, where they have plenty of space to run around. Children develop good independence in their self-care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager and confident learners. They become absorbed in their play and concentrate well. Children solve practical problems well and persevere with this. For example, children try different ways to make a toy lorry fit between two floors in the toy car park. They finally succeed and are pleased with the achievement of their goal.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485459 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1003082 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 12 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 registered in 2015 and lives in Stockton, Warwickshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant who holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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