Childminder EY487935

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 December 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 plans focused next steps in children's learning from clear starting points. She measures and reviews children's progress accurately and identifies any potential gaps in their learning. Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.  There is a strong partnership with parents. The childminder shares valuable information about their children's progress and successfully engages them in supporting their children's learning at home. She provides parents with comprehensive information about her provision and helps them to understand how their children learn through play.  The childminder meets all children's needs very well and provides a homely, welcoming environment. Children's behaviour is excellent and they are very secure and happy in the childminder's care. Routines are flexible and take into account times when children need to sleep or are not feeling as active as usual.

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This provision is good

 The childminder reflects on her provision and evaluates the positive impact of her teaching on children's learning. She maintains her professional development well and keeps up to date with current practice. This contributes to her provision of good-quality learning experiences for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor environment is not used consistently to enhance children's learning opportunities even more effectively.

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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

 develop and enhance children's outdoor learning opportunities even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector considered the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has good relationships with other early years providers. She shares information about children's development and provides continuity in their care and learning. She shares ideas and good practice with other local childminders. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to identify or report a concern about a child's welfare or to respond to an allegation against herself. She implements rigorous policies and procedures to help protect children and she supervises them vigilantly at all times. The childminder evaluates her provision well and identifies areas for improvement. She is well motivated to learn how to plan even more effectively for individual children's learning and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop their communication and language skills well. She speaks to them clearly, at their eye level, and encourages them to repeat words. For example, she asks them the names of the foods on their plates and to count the stairs as they go up. She helps children to understand mathematical concepts, such as matching objects that are the same and practical addition and subtraction. The childminder encourages children to count 10 stairs on their own, then asks if they know which number comes next. She helps them when they do not know and repeats this the next time they go upstairs, so children remember this. The childminder creates challenges for children's thinking during their play and routines.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help provide consistency in children's care routines, such as potty training. She teaches children to use good manners at the table and to manage their food and drinks independently. Children wait patiently at the table for their lunch. The childminder always explains to children which foods and activities are available so they can make their own choices. She practises good hygiene with children. For example, she takes them to wash their hands before eating and reminds them to put their hands over their mouths when they cough. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement as they play, so they develop good self-esteem. She places the highest priority on their well-being and comfort.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop confidence and good social skills, as they mix with children at different playgroups or with other childminders' children. They increase their physical development and enjoy outings to local parks or shops. Children concentrate very well, such as when they play with toy pig figures in a toy car and train. They become engrossed in their play and chatter to themselves as they invent stories around the characters. Children learn to use battery-operated toys to produce sounds, music and lights. They show interest in the toys and activities, which they explore with excitement. They listen attentively as they show their understanding of the childminder's explanations and instructions, such as when they need to tidy up and wash their hands before lunch.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487935 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1111895 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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