Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 2018 9 January 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

 Children behave very well. They cooperate with each other, share and take turns as they play. Children respond well to the childminders support and guidance.  The childminder is well qualified and knows the children well. She monitors children’s development consistently and plans interesting and challenging learning experiences that build on their individual interests.  The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She seeks information from them about children’s routines and activities they enjoy, to help them settle. She exchanges information with parents to support them with their children’s learning.  Children make good progress in their communication skills. The childminder comments on what children are doing and introduces new words to conversations, to extend their vocabulary and understanding. She uses sign language as an additional means to provide support to younger children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continually improving her practice. She gathers the views of children and parents, and makes good use of her action plan to set targets for the future.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities to freely develop their own creative ideas and develop their imaginations.  The childminder does not always fully promote the opportunities that arise during children's play to build on their mathematical learning.

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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

 provide more encouragement for children to explore their own ideas during activities, to help them express themselves and develop their creative skills further  make better use of everyday activities to further extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed and discussed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact that this has on children’s learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident about the indicators that may alert her to have a concern about children's welfare. The childminder regularly completes training to update her knowledge of childcare and to improve outcomes for children. She meets regularly with other childminders to further extend her skills and knowledge. The childminder is professional and very well organised. She has strong partnerships with teachers from the local school. She regularly exchanges information with them to complement children's learning and development. Parents comment on how happy they are with the care and learning their child receives.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's development. This enables her to identify any gaps in children's learning and to provide additional support for children who need it. The childminder encourages children to make their own choices from the range of available resources. Children are confident in their communication skills. The childminder helps children develop their vocabulary and their confidence in expressing their needs. The childminder interacts well with the children, she talks to them as they play and they respond well to her questions. Children enjoy story time with childminder. They take part with eagerness and enthusiasm as the childminder reads a story to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She praises and encourages children which helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. She encourages children to use good manners. Children form close attachments with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. Children enjoy visits to the local park and walks in the countryside where they benefit from physical exercise and fresh air. She encourages children to follow a healthy lifestyle. For example, they enjoy blueberries and tangerines for their snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They enjoy their play, are independent and respond well to responsibilities. Children enjoy making their own play dough. They identify the ingredients and mix these together. They skilfully use rolling pins and cutters to roll out the dough and make shapes. Children are prepared well for their next stages in learning or move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387106 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1102164 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Cawston, Rugby. Her hours of work are from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. She holds an early years 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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