Childminder EY465450

Inspection date 5 November 2018 Previous inspection date 14 April 2014

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n The childminder has not notified Ofsted of recent changes to her provision, particularly with regard to a change of an assistant. n The childminder does not use self-evaluation to identify areas of strength and weakness in her provision and use this to help drive continual improvement.

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It has the following strengths

n Children play in a warm, welcoming environment. They enjoy a variety of age- appropriate activities. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests and abilities to plan effectively and support children's future learning. n The childminder speaks to parents each day about their child's play experiences. She takes time to find out about children's care needs and routines and incorporates these into their day. n Children have a good understanding of clear boundaries and expectations about behaviour. The childminder builds children's self-esteem and confidence. She praises them and uses lots of happy facial expressions with babies and young children so they know she is pleased. n The childminder ensures children remain safe in her care. She assesses all areas of her home and garden. The childminder ensures children play and learn in a safe, clean and secure environment. n The childminder supports children's physical development well. She provides a variety

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It has the following strengths

of activities that challenge children's physical skills and they learn to use small tools safely.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure that Ofsted is provided with the required information to enable checks to be completed in order to establish the suitability of assistants. 16/11/2018

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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.

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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 had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with 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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. However, the childminder has not taken steps to notify Ofsted of a new assistant so that relevant checks can be completed in a timely manner. However, the childminder has completed some suitability checks, such as the Disclosure and Barring Service check. The childminder follows suitable steps to recruit, monitor and support any assistants she employs. She identifies professional development opportunities for herself and her assistants to build their knowledge and skills. For example, they learn about the potential signs of harm and neglect and the procedures to follow to safeguard children. The childminder works well in partnership with other early years settings children attend. She looks at ways of complementing children's learning within her home. The childminder does not reflect on her own practice neither does she seek the views of parents or children to help her enhance her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes, assesses and plans effectively for children's future learning. She uses information gathered from parents to plan activities for children from the start. Younger children spend time outdoors. They enjoy going on walks and become familiar with the local community. The childminder supports older children to competently use small tools safely, such as when they carve faces in pumpkins. Children's language and communication skills are well supported. The childminder uses lots of repetition of words with babies', building their awareness of sounds and simple words. The childminder consistently models to children how to build with different blocks. She encourages simple counting as they place the blocks on top of each other.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Although there are weaknesses in leadership and management, these do not have a significant impact on the welfare of children. This is because the newly appointed assistant is never left alone with children. The childminder follows good hygiene practices. She ensures babies remain comfortable throughout the day through regular nappy changing routines. Older children develop independence in hand washing and toileting. Children learn about diversity and the wider world. They learn about cultural differences and celebrations and try foods from different countries. Children enjoy physical activity. They use various wheeled toys and spend time in the garden in the fresh air. Children enjoy freshly prepared meals each day. The childminder provides nutritionally balanced meals, taking account of children's individual dietary needs and preferences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They enjoy a variety of activities and experiences that support their learning. Younger children develop their social skills as they engage with other children. They respond well to interaction and build close relationships with others. Older children enjoy expressing their creativity. They use lots of different resources, such as paint, material and glue to express their ideas. They build the skills they need for their future learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465450 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10082779

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 14 April 2014

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The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and works with assistants.

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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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