Childminder EY342087

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2018 15 April 2015

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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 offers a welcoming and well-resourced environment. Children easily choose from a wide range of interesting resources. The childminder is warm and caring and supports children's personal, social and emotional development well.  Children who speak English as an additional language, quickly develop a strong grasp of English. For example, the childminder ensures that she regularly uses key words in the children's home language to support their learning.  The childminder keeps her skills up to date by accessing professional development opportunities and sharing good practice with other childminders.  The childminder takes children on regular outings in the community. For example, children participate in trips to the park and community centres. This helps them understand the wider world and develop new skills.  The childminder has effective observation, assessment and planning procedures. She

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This provision is good

closely monitors children's development to identify any gaps in their learning and plan their next steps. All children make good progress from their starting points

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently challenge children's developing thinking and problem-solving skills to help them make the best possible progress in their learning.  The childminder has not fully established links with the local schools that children will move on to, to further enhance children's preparation for their move to school.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to think critically and build on their problem-solving skills to help them make the best possible progress in their learning  enhance children's transitions into school, for example, by developing effective communication links with the schools that children move on to.

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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 children’s activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder prioritises children's welfare and is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She has clear policies to underpin her good practice. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments to minimise risks to children. She evaluates her practice and understands her strengths and weaknesses to drive forward further improvements. The childminder forges strong relationships with parents. For instance, parents have easy access to their children's electronic assessments. She also provides parents with daily updates on their child's development and learning. This keeps parents well informed and enables them to complement their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children and supports their language and communication skills effectively. She provides an ongoing commentary for children as they play and introduces new words into their vocabulary. Children enjoy sensory experiences, for example, they use sand to mould shapes. They practise their early mark-making skills as they make marks in sand using their fingers and tools. The childminder encourages children to explore and choose their own activities to develop their independence. She supports children to complete jigsaws and uses the opportunity to extend children's understanding of mathematical language. Younger children gain confidence in their mobility as they commence walking. Older children develop confidence in their physical skills when they climb across the soft-play equipment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close relationships with the childminder and demonstrate they are secure and confident in her care. She offers children frequent praise for their efforts and achievements. Children behave well, are kind and considerate and share toys and resources with each other. The childminder regularly joins other childminders to enable children to interact and mix with adults and other children. Children play outdoors, visit parks regularly and benefit from opportunities to be physically active. Children are confident in meeting visitors to the childminder's home. Younger children sleep in safety and comfort and are closely monitored by the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are inquisitive and capable learners and confidently explore their play environment. They communicate well and express their wishes and needs successfully. Children enjoy a variety of interesting activities that widen their experiences. They make good progress and are ready for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342087 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1092870 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Rugby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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