Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 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 uses what she knows about children to ensure that she challenges them effectively to make good progress. Partnerships with parents are effective with regard to exchanging information to ensure continuity of care and learning for children.  The childminder keeps her early years knowledge current through proactive research and required training. She keeps documentation and records up to date and implements these effectively to ensure that she meets the needs of all children.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. A settling-in period that is agreed with parents initially helps children to feel emotionally secure.  The childminder adopts effective strategies to support young children's early speaking skills and understanding. For example, she uses very simple, short sentences when giving directions to the younger children.  The childminder provides a variety of resources for children to practise their good

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This provision is good

handling skills. She supports children's creativity well. Children explore a variety textures and materials and young children are beginning to engage in imaginative role play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support children's understanding of diversity beyond their own experience, such as different families, communities and traditions.  At times, the childminder does not fully consider the differing levels of ability and concentration of children who take part in some of the activities that she leads.

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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

 increase activities that help children understand diversity beyond their own experience, and learn about people in the wider world  take more account of the differing levels of ability and concentration of children taking part in adult-led activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor play area. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times through the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect, and the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. She assesses and minimises risks in her home and garden successfully. The childminder searches for information online, to keep up to date with early years issues. Representatives of the local authority provide information through email communications. The childminder meets with other childminders and they share information. Parents are very happy with the service that the childminder provides. They comment on very-good communication and the childminder's commitment to working with them to ensure that their children's individual needs are consistently well met. They are very happy with their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessment, and information from parents, to challenge children effectively to reach the next stage in their development. While talking with children, she models clear language and supports them well in extending their vocabulary. Toddlers are beginning to put two words together and the childminder effectively supports their progress towards using short sentences. Children make marks in different ways and they talk about their drawings. The childminder encourages them to paint and create collage pictures that are inspired by their favourite stories. Children enjoy looking at books, younger children choose ones that make sounds when they press buttons. They practise their good handling skills while posting toys into boxes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops close bonds with the children in her care. Children play in a safe and welcoming environment, and are physically active. They gain confidence and skills while they play on physical play equipment in the childminder's garden and at the park. Children behave well. The childminder adopts a positive approach to managing behaviour to help foster children's self-esteem. She praises children's efforts and achievements and supports them well as they play cooperatively, and learn to share and take turns. Children understand and adopt healthy habits, such as good hygiene practices. The childminder provides a variety of healthy meals and snacks. She is aware of and fully addresses children's individual dietary and care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in readiness for the move on to pre-school and school. They confidently make decisions about their play and learn to manage their self-care needs. Children enjoy singing. Older children know the words to their favourite songs and younger children happily join in with the actions. They explore different textures and materials, such as the pinecones and leaves that they have collected. Young children are beginning to match colours, count while they play and identify 'big' and 'little' objects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489738 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1016043 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Nuneaton, Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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