Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder uses her observations of children to identify their future learning. She plans a wide variety of activities that challenges, stimulates and motivates them to learn, overall, and they make good progress.  Children have very close relationships with the childminder and each other. They are happy, settled and relaxed. Children access a good variety of resources that supports their play well and enhances their learning.  Children behave very well. The childminder supports their developing skills of negotiation and encourages turn taking. Children develop confidence and their self- esteem blossoms. The childminder recognises and praises children's achievements.  Children learn about keeping themselves safe. They practise the fire evacuation procedures and follow consistent routines when crossing the road.  Partnerships with parents are good. Good communication, sharing of information and

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This provision is good

daily discussion support children's continued learning with the childminder and at home.  Children make friendships and enjoy meeting with familiar adults and other children at groups they attend. This helps support their social development well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to build their sensory learning experiences outdoors are not fully established.

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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 opportunities for children to further develop their sensory learning experiences outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching inside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed required documentation, the childminder's training certificates and suitability of adults living 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 good. The childminder is knowledgeable about the potential signs of harm and neglect. She has a good understanding of the procedure for sharing her concerns about a child in her care. The childminder ensures children play in a safe, secure and comfortable environment. She checks the identification of visitors to her home and keeps a record of their attendance. The supervision of children is a priority and they are always in sight or sound of the childminder. Accurate self-evaluation effectively supports the childminder in recognising her good practice and identifying ways to enhance it further. Parents speak positively about the learning opportunities provided for their children and the care provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's language and communication skills develop well. The childminder skilfully asks questions and affords children time to think about their reply before responding. She models the correct pronunciation of words and supports children to say them correctly while recognising how hard they tried. Children recognise the different shapes they see while they work together during construction play. For example, they identify straight and curved pieces of train track. They help each other to join them to make a complete track to move the trains along. Children bring their favourite books in from home. They listen intently and even tell the story themselves in their own words. Children reflect their home life through play. For example, they pretend to visit each other in the playhouse they make in a tent. They make each other pretend drinks while waiting for the dolls' clothes to finish washing in the toy washing machine.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She is calm and supportive of children and continually recognises their good behaviour. Children enjoy healthy foods. They talk about their favourite foods and confidently recognise pictures of foods and name them. Children follow good hygiene routines and independently access the bathroom to wash their hands before mealtimes. Children feed themselves and use good table manners. They learn about the benefits of fresh air and exercise and use various wheeled toys and large equipment to help them be physically active. Children seek cuddles and show great affection to the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working within the stage of development expected for their age. They gain confidence and independence and develop the skills they need in readiness for the move to nursery or school. Children recognise numbers and confidently count in spontaneous play and planned activities. They articulate their views and opinions and enjoy sharing their experiences, relating them to activities with their families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491505 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1022667 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Rugby, Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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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