Childminder EY538551

Inspection date 15 November 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 positive relationships with the childminder and other children in her care. The childminder spends lots of time getting to know children. They develop a feeling of security through a gradual settling-in process. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder and parents speak daily. The childminder keeps them fully informed about their child's day and the activities their children enjoy. n The childminder assesses all areas of her home and garden. She identifies potential hazards and takes steps to minimise them. The childminder continually reviews safety to ensure that children play safely. n Children enjoy a good variety of healthy meals and snacks. The childminder uses her knowledge of their dietary needs and preferences to plan meals to support their health and well-being effectively. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. She asks questions to encourage their thoughts and ideas and uses lots of repetition with

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The provision is good

younger children to help build their vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not considered professional development opportunities to enhance her knowledge and skills even further. n Systems for self-evaluation are not yet fully established to take account of the views of parents and children.

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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 engage in available continuous professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and raise teaching skills to an even higher level n review procedures for evaluating practice and acting on the views of parents and children to enhance self-evaluation and drive continuous 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 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is fully aware of the procedures for raising any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder encourages children's awareness of their own safety, indoors and outdoors. Parents speak positively about the care their children receive. They particularly like the activities and experiences that the childminder provides for their children. The childminder strives to build close working relationships with other early years settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She observes and assesses their abilities and plans an exciting range of activities that challenges and motivates children to learn. Younger children are inquisitive individuals who enjoy exploring their environment. The childminder introduces new words to children and encourages them to respond to her questions. Children count during activities and are learning about size. For example, the childminder provides resources of different sizes, such as cones and balls. She encourages children to try to fit them into the correct size hole and gives lots of encouragement and support. Children persevere and enjoy the praise they receive when they are successful. They develop confidence and choose from a variety of resources. Children lead their own play and seek support from the childminder as needed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children's care routines and needs. Children enjoy a variety of foods and learn to feed themselves. They benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and enjoy spending time outdoors being physically active. Children explore the garden. They use various equipment, such as balls and the trampoline to develop good physical skills. Children regularly meet with other children at groups they attend which supports their social development. They rest and sleep according to their needs. The childminder builds children's confidence and self-esteem well. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement. Children learn to take turns with the toys and they help to tidy the toys away when they have finished with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They learn the essential skills they need for the next stage in their learning and the move on to nursery or school. Children use their imagination to recreate their own experiences through small-world play. They begin to recognise the letters that are in their names and make marks with different media, such as water and chalks when playing in the garden. Children explore sounds. They make their own music using different pots, pans and spoons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538551 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10077065 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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