Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date 30 January 2019 Previous inspection date 6 July 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has warm, nurturing relationships with the children. They are keen to engage in play with her, share their achievements, communicate their needs, and get reassurance when needed. n The childminder knows the children very well. She responds sensitively to any changes in their mood or behaviour. n Children make good progress. The childminder observes children, assesses their progress and extends their learning as she supports and engages them in play. n The childminder provides a stimulating play environment. She supports children in selecting toys and making decisions for themselves. n The childminder ensures children are kept safe. She has a good knowledge of the signs of abuse, and effectively risk assesses the environment. n The childminder takes the children to a variety of age-appropriate groups. This helps children develop their self-confidence and social skills through their interactions with

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This provision is good

others. n Parents are very positive about their children's experiences. They feel well supported and communicated with regarding their children's learning and development. n The childminder does not consistently make the most of professional development opportunities to further develop her already good teaching practice. n The childminder does not consistently provide play materials for young children's sensory exploration and mark making.

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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 make the most of available professional development opportunities to boost the already good teaching to a higher level n extend the practice for supporting children in making marks and exploring different textures and materials.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed and assessed the quality of teaching while children played indoors and outdoors. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of a planned activity. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of adults, policies and children's assessment records. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs of abuse and neglect and knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminding premises are safe and secure. The childminder identifies and effectively minimises any risks within the environment and during activities and outings. The childminder meets regularly with other local childminders to share good practice and learning resources. Feedback from parents is positive and they know their children are happy. They are confident that the care and learning opportunities provided by the childminder are supporting their children's development well. The childminder invites feedback from children in her care. Older children particularly enjoy the opportunity to share their views and make requests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Good relationships between the childminder and children help the children to make good progress in their learning and development. Children are confident to communicate their needs and to make choices about how they spend their time. Accessible boxes labelled with letters and pictures enable children to choose resources and books. The childminder supports early language development very well. She differentiates her language support, for example by extending sentences and introducing new vocabulary for older children, and by repeating single words for younger children. The childminder makes use of opportunities to develop mathematical knowledge and problem solving within children's play. For example, she supports a child to explain how they made a toy vehicle fit inside a small space by removing its roof. The childminder supports children to notice and find out about the natural world. For example, she draws attention to birds and squirrels at

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

the bird feeder and encourages children to listen to the crunchy sound their feet make on the frozen grass.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and content in the setting. For example, children sing to themselves as they play indoors and outdoors. The childminder adapts the daily routine to the needs of each individual child, for example adjusting meal and sleep times to meet their needs. She supports children to engage in sustained play, adapting her plans to enable them to complete self-chosen tasks. The childminder contributes to children's knowledge about keeping themselves safe and about good hygiene practices. For example, she talks about road safety and washing hands before food and after playing in the garden. Food provided by the childminder is healthy and she talks to children about the importance of healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well supported to meet the appropriate level of development in preparation for the next stage of their education. They are encouraged to develop their self-help skills, such as taking off and putting on their own coat and shoes. Children access physical activity daily. They engage in music activities, visit the park, and play games in the garden, for example developing their ball skills. Children have many opportunities to look at books and be read to. They enjoy joining in with familiar stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201157 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10066559 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 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Rugby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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