Childminder EY432779

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2018 26 March 2014

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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 knows the children well and successfully meets their needs. She tracks the progress each child is making effectively.  The childminder identifies children's next steps and any gaps in their learning. She provides activities that help them make good progress.  Children have access to a large selection of toys and activities. The environment is clean and safe for children to play and learn.  Children enjoy a variety of foods which contributes to their health and well-being. The childminder speaks to children and parents about active and healthy lifestyles.  Children benefit from the caring and supportive relationships they have with the childminder. They are happy and active in the environment.  The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents and other early years providers. This contributes to continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and places, to extend their understanding of wider world.  The childminder does not always make the best use of every opportunity to fully promote older children’s early writing skills, to help them make the best possible progress.

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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

 help children to understand more about the wider world to further support their awareness of similarities and differences  enhance opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation.  The inspector spoke to the children and childminder during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching as the childminder engaged in activities with the children.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she identifies any concerns in relation to child protection. She consistently conducts risk assessments of her home, the outdoor areas and for the playgroups children attend. The childminder provides a safe and suitable environment. Children are free to explore and play with the variety of resources available. The childminder works effectively and communicates well with other early years professionals to evaluate and improve her practice. She updates her knowledge and implements good practice to benefit the children in her care. For example, along with other childminder groups, she organises walks that focus on themes during visits to local parks.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's understanding of numbers and language in an active and enjoyable way. For example, children follow instructions to make their own play dough. They measure flour, salt, oil and water and sprinkle in their glitter of choice. The childminder gives them the freedom to explore, experiment and be creative with the ingredients. The childminder communicates well with children. She uses questions skilfully to encourage their thinking skills. For example, she asks children, 'What do we need next?'. The childminder recognises children's achievements. She helps to raise their self- esteem through enthusiastic praise and encouragement. Children are active learners. They engage in a wide range of enjoyable, stimulating and challenging activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive, warm and caring role model. Children form close attachments with the childminder and are settled and happy in her care. For example, they are confident to ask the childminder questions and to make their needs known to her. The childminder talks to children about the importance of cleaning up after finishing a messy activity. Children participate well, they are focused and show enthusiasm. Children get on, play well together and make independent choices as they play and learn. They follow well-established hygiene routines. For example, they use the toilet independently and wash their hands when finished. The childminder provides opportunities for children to attend various group activities and to visit parks. These activities help to promote their social skills and support their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the confidence and skills they need for their future learning, including for school. They share and work together while manipulating, cutting and creating play dough shapes. They tidy up after completing their activity and sweep the floor with perseverance. They listen carefully, dress themselves and confidently take on the role of their character during role play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432779 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1102347 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Rugby. She operates all year round from 7.30 am until 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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