Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2017 2 February 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made significant improvements in her provision since her last inspection. She has welcomed support from her local authority advisers. This has had a positive impact on the quality of teaching, children's understanding of hygiene practices and partnerships with parents.  The childminder has a childcare qualification and she effectively guides and leads her assistant. Together they attend training to support their knowledge in areas, such as safeguarding procedures and positive management of children's behaviour.  Children enjoy their learning in the childminder's home and garden, where they have access to a stimulating range of learning experiences. They are confident learners who are keen to access as many activities as possible.  The childminder supports children's emotional security well. She has a warm approach towards the children in her care. Children especially value playtime with the

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This provision is good

childminder's assistant. They have fun with him and involve him in their games.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant do not consistently make the most of opportunities through children's play and routines to support their growing understanding of healthy eating.  At times, the childminder and her assistant do not take opportunities to support younger children in putting two words together to form simple sentences.

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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

 make the most of opportunities through children's play and routines to support their growing understanding of healthy eating  extend support for younger children as they begin to put two words together and form simple sentences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working in the home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and those spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed higher level training in safeguarding children and cascades her knowledge to her assistant. The childminder and her assistant are fully aware of their responsibilities in the event of a concern about a child in their care. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and shares what she knows about their development with parents. She works in partnership with other providers, supporting children's care and learning when they attend two settings. Parents share positive views about the service they receive. Parents say their children are excited to attend and they especially appreciate that their children have fun with the childminder and her assistant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities she knows the children will enjoy. Children engage in creative activities, such as playing with play dough. Their learning increases as they handle and mould the dough. The childminder adds in resources, such as pasta canes and beads, to support children's mathematical development and physical skills. The childminder's assistant sets children challenges according to their age and stage of development. He asks the children to identify the number on their place mat and find the correct amount of beads to match that number. Children also participate in using magnifying glasses outdoors to look for worms and other creatures in the sand and water trays.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a high emphasis on promoting inclusion. During the activities, the childminder and her assistant ensure that all resources are available to all of the children. Children's behaviour is good. They listen to the childminder about how to keep safe when walking up and down the staircase. Children have frequent opportunities to be active outdoors. They ride on small trucks, push shopping trollies and lawnmowers and throw large beach balls to one another. Children are introduced to foods that contribute to their overall health. They eat grapes and cheese at snack time and cucumber and carrot sticks with their sandwich at lunchtime. Children are learning about preventing the spreads of germs. They wash their hands, with support from the childminder and her assistant, at appropriate times throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the necessary skills in readiness for pre-school and school. They are confident in the childminder's home and readily lead their own learning. Children make relationships with children of a similar age and other adults at local groups they attend with the childminder. They learn the names of shapes and colours and count in sequence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478901 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1107900 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 22

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Warwick. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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