Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2018 14 August 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 has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She ensures that she is meeting these at all times.  The childminder is dedicated and has a professional approach to her work. She has built excellent working partnerships with the parents that she works for to support children's positive outcomes in all areas of their learning.  Children are settled, happy and feel secure. They have strong bonds with the childminder and with her family members and feel at home. They understand the routines of the day and respond well to these.  The childminder completes comprehensive written observations and assessments of children's development. She shows these frequently to parents so that there is a shared approach to supporting children and promoting their development.  Parents are pleased with the level of care offered. They comment that the care given by the childminder is excellent and that they are pleased with children's progress

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This provision is good

throughout their time with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Learning opportunities and activities provided for children indoors are plentiful. However, this is not yet fully extended to the outdoor environment.  Although the childminder reflects on her practice, she does not use this to identify more specific areas for professional development or to review the impact of this on children's 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

 extend learning opportunities in the outdoor environment and fully support those children who prefer to learn outdoors to make the best possible progress  use systems for self-reflection more effectively to identify specific areas for professional development and review the impact of this on children's learning.

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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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently completed child protection training. She has an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to contact if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder ensures that children are safe and well supervised while they are with her. She has completed risk assessments of the premises to ensure that any hazards are minimised. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully. She works closely with parents and with other agencies to put appropriate intervention in place for children who are not developing in line with age-related expectations. The childminder reflects on her provision, generally. She keeps a photographic diary of the activities she plans for children. These are a good talking point amongst children and she regularly asks them about what they have enjoyed or would like

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy baking cakes while they are with the childminder. The childminder is well organised and provides a wide range of suitable equipment for children to use. The childminder covers the areas of learning well while she is interacting with children. For example, she helps promote children's mathematical development and asks them to identify numbers on the measuring scales and count out cake cases. She supports children's physical skills with opportunities to pour, scoop and mix the cake batter. Children are supported to think about their families and their peers by naming all of the members of their family who might enjoy eating the cakes. Children have lots of fun and engage well with this activity. They demonstrate pride and a sense of achievement when their cakes come out of the oven looking and smelling delicious.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well while they are with the childminder. They politely ask the childminder when they would like to get out another toy or resource and always remember to use their manners. Children are encouraged to think about healthy food and lifestyles and thoroughly enjoy a wide range of fruit for their snack. As the garden is currently out of use, children have regular access to the local park which helps promote their large physical skills and means that they have regular fresh air and exercise. The childminder also takes children to local toddler groups where they can socialise and get to know other children of different and similar ages.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for school. They count confidently up to and beyond 10. They are learning to write their own names and confidently recognise letters and sounds of particular significance, such as the first letter of their own names. All children make good progress from their starting points in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475272 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1105785 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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