Childminder EY492518

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 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 takes time to get to know children well and ensure they feel happy and secure through a gradual settling-in process. Time is spent getting to know children's individual routines and needs to ensure she meets them effectively.  Children build friendships. They regularly meet with other children and enjoy trips to the library, helping to build their confidence and social skills.  Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder is vigilant about the ongoing suitability of her home. She identifies and minimises potential risks.  Children develop independence in the daily routines. They understand and follow good hygiene routines. The childminder encourages and supports children to put their coats and wellington boots on before playing outside.  Children learn about different traditions and cultural celebrations during the year. They see positive images of diversity and the wider world and try foods from different

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents do not always have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to assessments as the childminder has not developed highly successful strategies to engage all of them in their children's learning.  At times, the childminder narrates children's play and does not consistently encourage them to talk about what they are doing.

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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 strategies to engage all parents in their children's learning  make the most of all play opportunities to encourage children to engage in conversations and talk about what they are doing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact that it has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's training certificates and the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs of harm and neglect and the procedure for raising her concerns about a child in her care. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures current by accessing refresher training. She also attends professional training courses to increase her knowledge of promoting positive behaviour and observing children. The childminder is aware of the benefits of working with other providers where children attend more than one setting. She obtains parents' permission to share information about children's progress and achievements. Parents are very happy with the care provided. They share their comments and opinions about the service they receive. This helps to inform self- evaluation and drive continual improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning. She has initial discussions with parents when children first start to understand what they can do and know. These help her to plan in the early stages while she observes their play. Children use a wide variety of resources and follow their interests. They count spontaneously and in planned activities. For example, they count pumpkins seeds and conkers as they pick them up with large tweezers and place them into different pots. Children pretend to make drinks and food in the play kitchen. They stir conkers and leaves together and add mud. Children make marks and form patterns using chalks, pens and paints. They learn that print carries meaning and see labels in the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have lots of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and explore their environment. They rest according to their needs in agreement with parents. Children learn about healthy foods. They enjoy freshly prepared snacks and nutritious lunches. Children form strong relationships with the childminder and have cuddles or sit on her lap for comfort. They play well alongside one another. The childminder supports and guides children to understand the difference between right and wrong and to share and take turns with the toys. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe from harm. The childminder explains to them that they need to stay close to her on walks and how to safely cross the road.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop the essential skills needed in readiness for the move on to school. Children explore different textures through sensory play. They recognise different natural materials, such as conkers, sticks and leaves. Children show high levels of concentration and are inquisitive learners. They readily accept opportunities to lead their own learning and express their wish to play outdoors in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492518 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1022692 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 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 Bedworth in Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She also works Fridays from 9.30am until 4pm during term time.

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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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