Childminder EY410351

Inspection date 3 October 2018 Previous inspection date 11 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 The childminder maintains good communication with parents. She shares copies of her policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding and complaints. The childminder ensures parents know what to expect when children start in the setting. For example, she explains the activities and care routines and obtains detailed information about the needs of the children. n The childminder carries out rigorous risk assessments and implements effective practice to minimise any potential hazards to children. She supervises children well in her home and when she takes them on outings. n The childminder plans well to meet the developmental needs of all children. She makes learning interesting and consistently introduces different aspects to ensure children receive worthwhile learning experiences. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. n Children's behaviour is commendable. They speak politely to their friends and they

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The provision is good

show regard for the needs of others. They spontaneously negotiate during their own play activities to complete tasks. n Children are totally at home in the childminder's setting. They sing while they play on their own, and children sit on the sofa for quiet time after lunch and look at books together and talk about the pictures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to express their own ideas and preferences during some activities. n Although the childminder has shared initial information with other settings children also attend, she has not maintained consistent communication with them to enable a shared approach to 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

n provide more opportunities for children to express their own ideas and preferences while they learn n extend information sharing with other early years settings children attend, to help fully support and complement their care and learning experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and discussed risk assessments with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation required for the smooth running of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with the children. n The inspector reviewed questionnaires completed by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters. She knows what to do to protect children from harm. She always ensures that children are in her care and does not allow unsuitable persons to have access to them. The childminder gives a high priority to the safety of the children. For instance, she implements effective procedures that ensure children who suffer from allergies are not exposed to harmful allergens. When she takes children on outings, she only allows them to eat what parents have supplied in their lunch boxes. She shares information with parents from the beginning, such as a pack of all relevant documentation for the learning and care of the children. The childminder consistently maintains all mandatory records. For instance, she logs complaints and how these were resolved. The childminder has addressed the recommendations raised at the last

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

inspection effectively and self-evaluation is ongoing. Parents contribute to the process with positive feedback that reflects a very high level of satisfaction. The childminder maintains her professional development. She uses her increased knowledge well to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans very stimulating learning opportunities for children. For example, she engages them in a game to learn about seasons. She skilfully helps children to recap previous learning and then moves on to new experiences. Children correctly identify a range of colours and items they might find during autumn, such as conkers and acorns. The childminder includes good levels of challenge for children to do simple calculations so that they develop a firm understanding of measures. She regularly observes children's progress while they play and makes accurate assessments of their achievements. Parents record their ideas for children's next steps in the learning journals and the childminder includes these in her planned activities. She motivates children well with praise and this helps them to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's welfare very effectively. She ensures that she meets children's individual needs well. For instance, she supervises children's personal routines, while also encouraging their independence skills successfully. Children are eager to contribute to the environment. For example, they work well together to lay a large mat on the floor in preparation for snack. They develop good physical skills during play indoors and outside. Children enjoy planting and growing sunflowers that they take home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy imaginative play and maintain concentration while they complete puzzles. They sound out the first letters of words, such as 'apple' and 'autumn', and count during play. Children are developing the essential skills for the move on to nursery, and eventually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410351 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10078921

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 11 September 2014

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Day care type

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Wilmcote in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and school holidays. She provides funded early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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