Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 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

 Children are very settled and thrive in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. The sensitive and caring childminder places a high priority on meeting children's emotional needs.  Teaching is consistently good and sometimes outstanding. The childminder knows children's needs and interests very well. She provides a successful balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities that help to motivate children to learn. Children make good or better progress.  The childminder is a thoughtful and reflective practitioner. She constantly evaluates activities and experiences provided for children and takes action to make improvements overall.  Strong partnerships have been established with parents. The childminder shares regular information about children's care and learning. This helps to ensure consistency of care and a united approach to support children's learning.  The childminder sets clear expectations for behaviour and using good manners. She is

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This provision is good

a good role model and helps children learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively with their peers. Children are kind and considerate and they behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established links with nurseries that children move on to, in order to help them have smooth transitions when the time comes.

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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

 strengthen links with settings children move on to, to benefit children as they join new nurseries or schools.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including evidence of suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing a high quality service. A range of policies and procedures underpins her good practice. She targets her professional development and ongoing training to help her to improve her teaching and the outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection procedures. She is fully aware of the action to take should she have concerns about a child's well-being. Parents are very complimentary about the service provided and comment that they, 'Couldn't be happier' and that the childminder, 'Goes above and beyond'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is highly qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop through play. The childminder implements effective observation, assessment and planning procedures. She identifies clear starting points and monitors children's development well. She is skilled in her interactions with children. She promotes mathematical skills well. For example, she encourages children to count the days on the calendar until their birthday, or count how many stickers they have on their reward charts. The childminder encourages children to identify and talk about different feelings. For example, she shares pictures of happy or sad faces and children discuss how certain events make them feel. Children develop good physical skills. The childminder provides a wide range of activities to promote their small and large-muscle skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home. They form very close relationships with both the childminder and each other. The childminder helps children to understand about healthy choices and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. They have daily opportunities to get fresh air and exercise in the garden. Children thoroughly enjoy running, climbing and balancing. They learn about good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. They develop independence through involvement with daily tasks, such as preparing their own food at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working within the typical range of development for their age. Some children make more than the expected progress for their age. They show that they feel safe in the childminder's care and have strong self-esteem. Children develop confidence in speaking and happily engage in conversations with unfamiliar adults. Good social skills are developing. Children use good manners and play cooperatively with their friends. They become very aware of a range of different feelings and know how their actions and words can affect others. Children learn to identify numbers and count. They link letters to the sound they make. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486988 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1007503 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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. Her provision operates on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during term time and Monday to Friday during school holidays. She operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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