Childminder EY538009

Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children build close relationships with the childminder and each other. They are confident, inquisitive individuals who are eager to learn. Children engage in a wide variety of activities that challenges, motivates and supports their learning well. n The childminder works closely with parents to gather detailed information about their children. She uses this to plan effectively from the start. The childminder consistently keeps parents informed of their children's progress and achievements. n The childminder encourages children's awareness of foods that are good for their bodies. Individual dietary needs are well known by the childminder. Children enjoy a variety of healthy meals each day. n Children benefit from plenty of fresh air each day and enjoy being active. They visit places of interest and regularly meet with other children, which supports their social development. n Children develop an awareness of diversity and the wider world. They learn about

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The provision is good

different cultural celebrations and try a variety of foods from different countries. Resources reflect positive images of people from around the world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not yet have robust self-evaluation systems that include gathering the views of parents and children about the service they receive and using these to enhance her provision further. n The childminder has not developed highly successful strategies for engaging all parents in sharing what their children have learnt at home.

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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

n implement rigorous and effective systems for self-evaluation to identify and prioritise areas for improvement n explore ways for parents to share information about their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the childminder's provision. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. Children play in a safe and secure environment and learn about their own safety, such as when crossing the road. The childminder assesses potential risks and takes effective action to minimise them. She accesses a wide variety of training courses to enhance her knowledge. For example, she explores the different ways children learn through play and builds on her awareness of caring for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning and uses the information gained to plan a good variety of learning opportunities. Children follow their interests as they use the plentiful and easily accessible resources. They confidently identify different coloured objects, such as balls and discs. They match the objects and carefully pick them up using tweezers and place them into corresponding coloured pots. Children count how many items they have in the pots and identify if they are small or medium sized. This demonstrates their understanding of amounts, sorting and matching very well. The childminder promotes children's language skills well. She repeats words to build their vocabulary and encourages their listening skills while she reads familiar stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive in this welcoming environment. The childminder effectively meets their care needs and incorporates children's individual care routines into the day. She sensitively supports children through developmental milestones, such as potty training. Children develop confidence and share their own ideas. They often approach the childminder to share what they do. She engages them in conversation and listens intently to what they have to say. As a result, children are very self-assured. Children follow good hygiene routines. They understand the importance of washing their hands at appropriate times during the day. The childminder meets children's health needs well. Minor accidents are swiftly dealt with and parents are fully informed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for their future learning in readiness for the move on to school. Children learn to become independent in managing their personal care needs. Children enjoy imaginary play and re-enact familiar experiences. They talk to each other on toy mobile phones and pretend to buy play food at their shop. Children use technology. For example, they use the electronic till to pay for foods during their role play. Children enjoy activities that develop their early writing skills well. They make marks and delight in pretending to write and make patterns on the pavements with large paint brushes and water.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538009 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10059513 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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