Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder demonstrates a natural rapport with children of all ages. She uses her superb knowledge of how children learn to plan and provide an excellent range of play opportunities and learning experiences both inside and outdoors.  Time is spent gathering extensive information about children from their parents. The childminder uses this to help build a close relationship with their child so they develop a deep sense of belonging, are happy and feel secure.  The childminder has a strong commitment to provide children with as many learning opportunities as possible and to make the best possible progress. She works cohesively with her co-childminder to ensure continuity of care and learning.  Children relish their time outdoors and freely use the outdoor learning environment. They delight in being physically active as they make their own balancing boards in the garden and learn to manage their own safety.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children develop an excellent awareness of mathematical concepts. They recognise numbers, weigh and measure ingredients and follow recipes during activities.  Children have a strong understanding of their own health and well-being. They follow excellent hygiene routines and confidently share the reasons why.  Children enjoy many foods from around the world as they learn about different cultures and traditions throughout the year.

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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

 enhance the already excellent professional development opportunities to develop even further ways of supporting children with additional needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children's safety is of paramount importance. Potential hazards in the home, garden and on any outings are identified and effective action taken to minimise them. The childminder's awareness of her role in protecting children from possible harm and neglect is excellent. She is vigilant to the signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm and understands the process for sharing her concerns with the relevant agencies. The childminder places a high priority on continual professional development and recognises the benefit of continuing to build on her skills. She accesses development opportunities, seminars and visual learning opportunities and continually discusses and shares best practice with her co-childminder. The childminder makes frequent evaluations of her practice and the provision, enabling her to clearly identify areas for improvement. The childminder intends to enhance even further her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

knowledge of supporting children with additional needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's enthusiasm and drive to provide children with exciting and challenging activities are superb. Her calm, engaging manner captures children's attention and she uses her excellent knowledge of their interests to plan activities. The childminder supports children's language development superbly. She engages them in conversations, skilfully asking questions that encourage their thought processes and compound their learning. Children delight in role play. For example, they build their awareness of the care babies need and show great sensitivity when bathing the dolls. Children demonstrate their understanding of safety, such as checking the temperature of the water before putting their doll into the bath and not getting soap into the doll's eyes because that would make them sting. They count the buttons on the doll's clothes and show high levels of concentration as they skilfully dress the doll afterwards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides excellent care for individuals. Her knowledge of their needs, routines and abilities is superb. Children show high levels of respect towards their peers, share and take turns through play and master the skills of negotiation. Children develop a very strong sense of emotional well-being. They are extremely confident individuals and show great independence. The childminder effectively builds and nurtures close working relationships with parents and carers. Highly effective communication ensures that parents are well informed about their child's progress and achievements. Ideas for extending their child's learning at home are shared.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in relation to their individual starting points. They attain the skills they need for future learning and in readiness for the move on to school. Children show great perseverance and articulate their ideas well. They enjoy creating their own journals, making marks, practising their early writing skills and being creative.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487399 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1011243 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Kenilworth. She works with her mother, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder follows the Montessori approach to teaching and learning.

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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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