Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date 24 October 2018 Previous inspection date 10 January 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has worked hard since her last inspection to raise her provision to a good standard. She evaluates her practice daily and she creates action plans to identify precisely what she should improve and how to achieve this. n The childminder engages children well during activities. She knows what each child needs for their individual learning and meets these needs successfully within her teaching. She makes good use of information from observations to plan for the next steps in learning, enabling children to make good progress. n The childminder makes the initial assessments of children's development with parents. She has daily discussions about their children's achievements and how they might continue with children's learning at home. She follows parents' lead and provides similar activities, such as reading to promote their children's speaking skills effectively. n Children enjoy their play experiences in the childminder's home. They independently

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The provision is good

access resources and take turns at using these. Children are kind and caring. They pass water bottles to each other whenever they access their own and show thoughtful regard for the needs of their friends. n Parents are very pleased with the range of activities the childminder provides. They say that their children make good progress in all areas of development. In particular, they learn good manners and grow in confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not help the children to understand the consequences their behaviour can have on themselves, others and the environment.

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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 support children to understand the consequences their behaviour can have on themselves, on other children and the environment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked a sample of documentation used for the smooth running of the childminder's provision. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including a review of the self- evaluation process. n The inspector spoke with the children at convenient times. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has made several effective changes to her provision. She provides an introductory pack for parents so that they know what to expect when a child starts in the setting. The childminder and parents have a shared understanding of children's needs and they work well together to meet these. Self- evaluation is accurate. The childminder follows her action plan consistently to make continuous improvements. As a result, she has effectively addressed the actions and recommendations set at the last inspection. The childminder meets regularly with other professionals and through discussions, such as reviewing practice issues, she has successfully raised the quality of her teaching. This enables her to promote children's learning well. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the types of abuse, and wider safeguarding issues. She knows what to

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

do to report concerns she might have about a child, and she is well informed about her responsibility to protect children from risks of harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating learning experiences and engages children fully. She plans effectively for each child's learning and makes good use of resources. For instance, she includes good levels of challenge for children to match rice to teddy bears of similar colours. She patiently demonstrates how to open and close scoops and encourages younger children to practise these skills. She consistently motivates children with praise. The childminder takes early action to address gaps in children's learning. For example, she includes specific strategies to extend their vocabulary and makes timely referrals to ensure children receive ongoing support. The childminder shares information with other settings older children also attend, to maintain continuity in their learning and their good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure in the care of the childminder. She responds promptly if children are fractious and comforts them with hugs. Children learn to take care of some of their own care needs. For example, they sit at the foot of the stairs and attempt to put on their own shoes. The childminder encourages their independence well by giving minimal assistance. The childminder always uses anti-bacterial liquid to cleanse her hands when she wipes children's noses and her home is very clean. Children respond positively to guidance to put a hand to their mouth when they cough. They have opportunities to play outside daily and to rest or sleep according to their individual routine.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development in preparation for their move on to nursery and eventually school. Children count objects during play, and they recognise a range of primary and secondary colours. They select books and sit quietly and listen when the childminder reads, showing that they are interested in learning. Children continually explore their surroundings and enjoy role-play activities together or on their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495417 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10080268 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 10 January 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Rugby and operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for 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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