Childminder 201516

Inspection date 31 October 2018 Previous inspection date 20 January 2015

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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 provides a good range of stimulating activities and resources that match the children's individual needs. Children confidently choose what they want to do. They make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder encourages children to follow simple age-appropriate rules to manage their behaviour. Children show good manners, learn to share and take turns. Children learn to keep themselves safe as they play and look after the toys and resources. The childminder praises children frequently for their efforts and achievements. This helps to motivate children to learn and build their self-esteem. n Children have good opportunities to learn about the world. For example, children enjoy regular opportunities to attend stay-and-play sessions. They visit local parks and places of interest. Children learn about their community, develop their social skills and build positive attitudes towards others with different backgrounds.

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The provision is good

n Children have built close attachments with the childminder and their emotional well- being is well supported. They seek comfort and reassurance from her and are keen to include her in their play. Children show that they feel safe and secure in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently gather enough information about children's prior learning at home from parents when they first start, in order to identify children's starting points more precisely. n The childminder's systems of self-evaluation do not allow her to make full use of opportunities to evaluate her own progress to enhance children's learning and development even further.

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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 further encourage parents to share information about children's knowledge and skills when they first start and use this information to inform planning from the outset n enhance the processes of self-evaluation to reflect on and identify opportunities to improve outcomes for children even further.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents and checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the premises. n The childminder took account of the views of parents expressed in written correspondence. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs of abuse and her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She is aware of the procedures to follow to report any concerns that she may have. The childminder closely supervises children. Appropriate steps are taken to reduce or remove potential hazards to children, within the home and on outings. This enables children to play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding to keep up to date with recent guidance. The childminder has a good overview of children's progress. She shares daily diaries with parents to help extend children's care and learning needs at home. Parents are happy with the support they receive and care and learning opportunities that their children have.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows what each child can do and what they need to learn next to further their development. She follows children's interests and suggestions of activities to motivate them to learn. The childminder promotes children's language skills well. She talks to children, provides narrative and asks questions to extend their learning. For example, during a painting activity, children learn to recognise colours, shapes and count. Children are imaginative and enjoy role play. For example, they build constructions with wooden blocks and drive their toy cars into the garage. The childminder uses these opportunities to extend children's thinking skills. For example, she offers suggestions to make their construction stronger. Children explore a variety of mathematical concepts, such as left and right as they play. The childminder involvement helps children to develop a positive attitude to learning, have a go and remain engaged.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to children's care needs and routines. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her company. They have built secure bonds with the childminder and positive friendships with other children. The childminder offers children plenty of opportunities to do things for themselves and develop their confidence. Children develop healthy lifestyles. Parents provide children with a healthy packed lunch and the childminder provides them with regular drinks. Children have lots of opportunities fresh air and exercise. Children's good health and physical skills are well supported.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are emotionally secure, motivated and keen learners. They have developed good attachments with the childminder. Children learn to be independent and demonstrate good levels of concentration. They express their views and ideas creatively, for example, through discussions with the childminder and their artwork. Children make good progress in their learning and development and acquire the key skills required for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201516 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10071372 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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Registers

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