Childminder EY467213

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 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

 Children are eager to manage their self-care and help with all routines. The childminder encourages them well to 'have a go' at new skills and do as much as they can for themselves.  The childminder continually reviews and evaluates her provision well, including seeking parents' views. She identifies her professional development accurately and meets with other providers to discuss even more ways to improve her practice.  Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They seek her out for comfort and reassurance. Children snuggle into the childminder when they are tired. She supports their emotional development well.  Children move around the setting freely and safely. They help themselves to resources and readily choose to look at a book or explore the building blocks.  Children are making good progress in their learning. They are inquisitive learners, who benefit from the wide range of learning experiences that is provided.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do before they start, to enable closer monitoring of their initial progress.  The childminder occasionally answers her own questions too quickly, and she does not consistently give children the time that they need to think and respond.

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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

 seek more detailed initial information from parents about what children already know and can do, to help monitor their progress even more precisely from the outset  give children enough time to consider questions and think of answers.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with children, and took account of written feedback from parents, the childminder's self-evaluation and the parents' written feedback.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, information for parents, children's development records and planning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised and enthusiastic. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children's welfare. She knows what procedures to follow if she is concerned that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder uses a range of tools to help her promote children's welfare at all times, such as robust risk assessments. She keeps her skills up to date, for example, by attending training and sharing practice with other childminders. The childminder invites views from parents to help her evaluate the quality of her setting. She makes plans for ongoing improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an intuitive practitioner. She knows the children well and provides activities that interest them and help them progress. She observes what they can do and accurately assesses where they are at in their learning. The childminder enables children to lead their play, which motivates their learning. She effectively supports children's communication development. For instance, she encourages children to make noises and comments on their actions as they play. She introduces new words for children to hear. Children willingly sing and do the actions for different nursery rhymes. They show interest in role-play activities and learn to use their imagination well. For example, children enjoy playing with dolls, gently putting them to sleep and caring for them. The childminder teaches children to recognise shapes and sort puzzles well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and caring towards children. They benefit from lots of encouragement and praise. Children thrive in her care and develop good levels of self- confidence. Children learn about being healthy. They enjoy fruit and water at snack time and like to move around outside. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. For example, she helps them to take turns and share. The children learn about respecting each other and that we are all different. They enjoy learning about a variety of different celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners. They develop good skills that prepare them well for school. All children are confident communicators, and they are excited and eager to recall past events. Children learn to interact with other people, developing their social skills. Overall, children develop a wide range of skills to support them in their future learning. Babies happily pull themselves up to stand, balance and try taking steps. Children easily recognise colours and shapes. They like to paint, use glue and draw.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467213 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1102653 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 2013. She lives in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire. She operates from 7.30am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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