Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 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

 The childminder uses what she knows about children to challenge them successfully in their learning and development. She observes and assesses children's progress and bases planning for future learning on her good knowledge of each child and their family.  Partnerships between the childminder and parents are effective in ensuring that they work successfully together to meet children's needs. The childminder agrees a gradual settling-in procedure with parents to help children feel emotionally secure at the commencement of their care. Children are happy and settled.  Children make good progress in their physical development. They practise their good handling skills in a variety of different ways while they play.  Children's creativity is developing well. They confidently explore a variety of different media and materials.  The childminder keeps her knowledge about early years issues up to date through

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This provision is good

proactive research and training. Records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are well maintained and implemented.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to put their thoughts into words when she talks with them and when she asks them questions.  The childminder misses some opportunities to support children in counting and comparing quantities or in recognising and naming shapes.

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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

 give children more time to put their own thoughts into words while talking with them and while asking them questions  strengthen further children's mathematical knowledge with regard to counting and comparing quantities and recognising and naming shapes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor play area. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualification and training and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times through the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views about the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is current. For example, through completing training and accessing information online. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect, and her duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that put them at risk from harm. The childminder knows the local referral procedures to follow if she has a concern. She reflects on her provision and identifies actions that address areas for further improvement. For example, she recently developed visual aids for children that help to support their independence and understanding with regard to daily routines and simple rules. In order to help enhance her practice and meet children's needs effectively, the childminder discusses early years issues and good practice matters with another childminder. Parents say they are very happy with communication methods and their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress and plans effectively for their future learning, using her good understanding of what they already know and can do. She encourages children's independence and supports them in exploring resources and finding things out for themselves. For example, children choose colours and use their good handling skills to unscrew tops on bottles of liquid paint. They laugh when they hear the sounds that result from squeezing the plastic bottles. Children pour the paint into a large tray and then decide whether to make marks with their hands or with brushes. The childminder encourages them to mix different colours. Children invite the childminder to join in when they sing and play musical instruments, and while doing so, they demonstrate a good sense of rhythm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder provides a very good range of resources and activities and children enthusiastically make decisions about their play. She encourages and supports children in becoming self-assured and confident. For example, she continually offers praise for their efforts and achievements. The childminder encourages children to do simple tasks for themselves, such as fastening the clasps on their safety seats. She provides healthy food and ensures that children are physically active. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches road safety and using the pedestrian crossing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that help them to be ready for the move on to school. They know and adopt healthy habits, such as good hygiene practices and they learn to manage their self-care needs independently. Children develop an understanding of similarities and differences. For example, with regard to different families, communities and traditions beyond their own. They are confident, inquisitive and keen to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497298 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1036314 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Kenilworth. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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