Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 January 2018 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 are making good progress. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn through play. She uses information she gathers about what they already know and can do to establish precise starting points. The childminder provides children with an exciting range of activities that stimulates their interest and learning.  There is a strong partnership with parents. The childminder shares valuable information about children's progress and successfully engages parents in supporting their children's learning at home. She includes their views in her self-evaluation process.  The childminder works very effectively with her assistants and other early years professionals. She strives to continually improve her practice and that of her assistants. They are all currently undertaking a relevant qualification at level 3.  Children communicate their needs confidently to the childminder. They play calmly and

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This provision is good

happily together. They are very secure and happy in the homely environment. They form close bonds with the childminder and her assistants and enjoy plenty of cuddles.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not provide children with enough encouragement or time to think through problems, work things out for themselves or consider their responses to questions.  The childminder does not consistently take into account children's differing ages, abilities and concentration spans when organising large-group activities.

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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

 extend children's thinking skills further, providing them with more time to think about their own responses to questions that arise during their play  organise activities and groups more effectively to take account of children's ages and abilities so they are always fully engaged and challenged in their play.

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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 and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge about how to keep children safe. She ensures her assistants are also confident in their knowledge and practice and that they are suitable to work with children. The childminder understands how to report any concerns about a child's welfare or allegations against herself or her assistants. She takes steps to update her knowledge regularly. The childminder reflects on her practice in detail and works well with her assistants to identify any areas for improvement. She is highly motivated and works tirelessly to provide the best possible care and learning for children. The childminder exchanges information about children's progress and well-being with the other settings that they attend, to help support consistency in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wealth of exciting activities that provides children with valuable first-hand experiences, such as watching lambs being born and feeding them with bottles. Children explore the extensive gardens at the setting and learn about the natural world. For example, they grow fruit and vegetables, and collect leaves and many other natural objects. The childminder helps children to extend their vocabulary, such as when they think of words to describe the look and feel of the leaves. She asks children about their play and encourages them to extend their sentences. The childminder demonstrates well to children how they can use tools, such as to press and shape play dough. Children really enjoy making long worms and different shapes with the dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to practise skills they will need for school. For example, they wash their hands before eating and learn to use the bathroom independently. The childminder praises children for their achievements and they have good self-esteem. Children develop their physical skills well and enjoy a wide range of activities that promote this, both indoors and outside. Children play happily together and are equally happy to engage in solitary play. The childminder prepares children well emotionally and developmentally for their moves to nursery and school. Children enjoy healthy, nutritious meals and snacks, and the childminder teaches them the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic in their learning. They gain confidence and try new activities, such as many dance-and-movement sessions. Children move their whole bodies to express themselves creatively in time to music they enjoy. Children make independent choices in their play and concentrate well on their chosen activities. They involve the childminder in their play and sit on her lap to look at books. They turn the pages correctly and tell her the names of the animals and what sounds they make. Children are confident in their exploration of the enriching environment and gain valuable skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493235 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1029807 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 21

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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 near Leamington Spa. She operates from all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two, and sometimes three assistants.

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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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