Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2018 29 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Partnerships with parents and other settings are strong. There is a regular two-way flow of information that supports consistency in children's learning.  Children enjoy their play. The childminder plans activities that engage children effectively. Children explore pasta with a range of tools, such as tweezers. They practise their small-muscle skills as they pick up the pasta.  Children settle quickly into the childminder's care and build strong bonds with her. Parents comment that children walk in happily each morning and separate from them with ease and confidence. Children feel relaxed and at home with childminder.  The outdoor provision is well resourced and interesting for children. For example, children enjoy playing with toy dinosaurs in a tray full of leaves and twigs. There is a range of large play equipment and children develop their physical skills effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder's assessments and planning for children's future learning are not as precise as possible, to help her ensure they make the best possible progress.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make full use of opportunities to encourage children to do achievable things for themselves to extend their independence and self- help skills.

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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

 enhance the use of assessments of children's progress to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning more precisely, to help them make the best possible progress  extend the opportunities for children that help develop their independence and self- help skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household and children's records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents in written feedback and questionnaires provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact if she has any concerns. The childminder ensures that regular checks of the premises are undertaken each day to ensure children are cared for in a safe environment. Overall, the childminder maintains an overview of children's progress that enables her to identify any gaps in their learning. Networking opportunities with other childminders in the area help the childminder to reflect on her practice and make improvements to further her provision. The childminder also understands the importance of professional development. She makes good use of online training and uses what she learns to benefit the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She gets to know children well and plans activities that build on their interests successfully. For example, children enjoy constructing a pirate ship out of bricks and blocks. They are proud to show their creations to the childminder and she is full of praise for their achievements. To develop their learning further, the childminder suggests drawing a treasure map. The childminder models how to draw the shape of an island, some trees and a bridge. Children follow her example, excitedly suggesting drawing an 'X' to mark where their treasure is. Children show confidence and self-assurance as they play. They enjoy dressing up as pirates and the childminder leads them in a game of hide and seek to find their improvised treasure.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. They are kind, considerate and well mannered. The childminder is a positive role model. She praises and encourages children consistently and builds their self-esteem and confidence effectively. The childminder takes children on regular visits into the local community to help children learn about their world. For example, they attend playgroup sessions to meet other children and get to know new friends. The childminder supports children to learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, she helps them to clean their hands and they have opportunities for regular outdoor play in her well-resourced garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They demonstrate good concentration skills and engage well with their play. Children are confident when meeting new visitors to the childminder's home and happily invite the visitors to join in their play. Older children are learning to hold a pencil correctly while writing their name. Younger children's speech is developing rapidly. Children develop a range of skills in preparation for their next stages in learning, including nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366016 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1087289 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Rugby. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 5.15pm, 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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