Childminder EY492196

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 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

 Children enjoy a wide variety of activities that challenges them and supports their learning. They settle easily into their play and make good progress.  The childminder uses his observations and assessments of children to identify future learning needs and plan for individuals. Learning extends into the outdoor environment. Children enjoy visits to local parks and places of interest.  Children behave well and are learning about turn taking and sharing. The childminder builds children's confidence and self-esteem, and children receive lots of praise and encouragement.  Partnership with parents and other early years providers are good. Good communication between parents, the childminder and other providers ensures a consistent approach to care and learning.  The childminder and his assistant work well together. They fully integrate children's individual routines into the day to ensure they are consistently met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet have robust systems in place for gathering the views of the parents and children about the service they receive, and using that to enhance her process for self-evaluation.  The childminder has not yet established effective procedures for monitoring his own practice and that of his assistants to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher 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

 review procedures for seeking, evaluating and acting on the views of parents and children, to enhance self-evaluation and drive continuous improvement  strengthen professional development and monitoring of practice to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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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 spoke to the childminder, his assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at required documentation, the childminder's training certificates and suitability of adults living and working in the home.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and his assistant understand the signs of harm and neglect. They are fully aware of the procedures for raising a concern about a child in their care. The childminder and his assistant identify potential risks within the home and take action to minimise them. Children are only released into the care of known adults. The childminder models good practice and spends time sharing his knowledge with his assistant to continually support her in her role. They work together to plan activities that support children to make progress. Parents meet regularly with the childminder to share progress and achievements. They speak positively about the care provided and are happy that their children enjoy being in his care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and his assistant take account of children's interests and future learning needs when planning activities. Resources are easily accessible enabling children to lead their own play. Children show good concentration and perseverance with tasks. For example, they take time to join different-sized pieces of train track together and recognise that they have made a circle. They count the pieces and identify which pieces are big and which are small. Children enjoy being creative through sensory experiences. They have opportunity to use their fingers to paint pictures. Children enjoy moving in different ways to music. They sing familiar songs and rhymes with enthusiasm. Children enjoy looking at books alone and with the childminder. He supports their developing language and encourages children to talk about what they can see in the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good social skills and form friendships. They enjoy sharing their experiences with each other, including their time in nursery. Children enjoy being active and use a variety of different resources, such as scooters and small bikes in the garden. They are familiar with the local community and walk to and from school each day. Children understand the importance of crossing the road safely and take time to stop. They practise looking and listening to ensure no cars are coming before telling the childminder it is safe to cross. Children enjoy snacks and meals that take into account their dietary needs and preferences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop independence and confidence through the daily routines. Children access a wide variety of resources and lead their own play. They play well together and form close friendships with their peers. Children make marks. Older children recognise the letters that form their names and learn that print they see has a meaning. Children show good levels of concentration and persevere with tasks. They develop the skills for future learning in readiness for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492196 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1025865 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 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 Brownsover in Rugby. He operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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