Childminder EY487124

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 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 content in the childminder's welcoming home. The childminder is kind and attentive and children form close relationships with her.  The childminder monitors and tracks children's learning effectively. She reviews their progress regularly to ensure that they are all making good progress in their learning and development.  Partnerships with parents are strong and parents are highly complimentary about the service provided. They comment that communication is excellent and that their children are very happy.  The childminder promotes children's mathematical development extremely well. She skilfully uses activities to help children solve mathematical problems.  The childminder is committed to developing the service she provides to benefit children. For example, she makes good use of her links with other local childminders to help extend her practice and implement new ideas and activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give the same thoughtful consideration to the planning of outdoor experiences as she does to activities inside, in order to extend children's learning even further.  The childminder has not sharply focused her professional development on deepening her knowledge of how children learn in order to raise her teaching to an outstanding level.

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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 the planning for activities in the outdoor environment in order to help children have the same level of stimulating experiences as those provided indoors  focus professional development on strengthening the quality of teaching and building an expert knowledge of how children learn.

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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 looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of the childminder and members of the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder implements effective policies and procedures and has all the required documentation in place. She reviews these regularly and shares them with parents to help them understand the service she provides. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to help protect children from harm. She knows exactly who to contact should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder refreshes essential elements of her training, helping her to keep up to date with current aspects of child protection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She knows children very well and uses their interests to plan activities that they enjoy. Children develop good communication skills. The childminder asks questions and engages children as she joins them in play. They enjoy talking to each other and remain engrossed in activities for a long time. The childminder successfully supports children to develop their physical skills and hand-to-eye coordination. For example, they enjoy building train tracks and playing with small-world figures. The childminder helps children develop a love of books and reading. Children choose books independently and enjoy snuggling up with a blanket as the childminder reads to them. She encourages children to look at the words and pictures. As a result, children maintain their attention and are soon eagerly retelling the stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers a wealth of useful information about children's development, daily routines and their interests when they start attending. This means she is able to plan for their needs from the beginning. Children behave very well. The childminder is a positive role model. She provides plenty of praise and encouragement as children play. This helps to promote children's sense of self-esteem. The childminder helps children to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, they benefit from regular drinks and healthy snacks. Children are aware that they need to wash their hands before eating and after they have been to the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen learners who display high levels of self-confidence. Children have good social and language skills. For example, they demonstrate good manners, tidy away toys and engage well in conversations. Early mathematical skills are emerging. Younger children are beginning to sort, match and count beyond 10. All children make good progress from their starting points and are developing the necessary skills needed for future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487124 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1012456 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 5

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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. She lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2. Funded early education is provided for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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