Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date 14 February 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to ensure that children are kept safe from harm. n The childminder and her assistant develop warm and nurturing relationships with the children. The children confidently choose activities and talk to the childminder, including her in their play. n Children's behaviour is consistently good. Children listen and respond well to the childminder. She speaks gently to them and reminds them of positive behaviours. n The childminder provides a balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities and experiences. The environment both inside and outside is bright, warm and inviting. There is an abundant range of resources for children to access freely. n Children are motivated to play, explore and enjoy learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder plans activities carefully to help children to continually progress through their stages of development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder is ambitious and reflective. She uses observation of children to continually work towards the highest level of provision. n The childminder gives children the opportunity to socialise with each other. They enjoy the company of their peers with visits to the local park, playgroups and forest school. n The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks throughout the day. Children are supported well to develop independence at mealtimes. n The childminder does not consistently identify areas of training which may benefit the assistant to build on her already good skills and knowledge. n Arrangements for sharing information with other early years settings that children attend are not consistently developed to enable continuity of care and learning.

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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 strengthen training plans for the assistant, to include latest knowledge and practice, to enhance her skills and understanding n build on the arrangements for sharing information with other early years settings that the children also attend to improve children's outcomes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the whole premises, including the areas used for childminding, and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant records, documents and policies. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector interacted with children and sought the views of parents from the written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child or where an allegation is made against an adult working with children. The premises are safe, well organised and clean. The childminder conducts daily safety checks to ensure that hazards are minimised in all areas of the provision. Therefore, the childminder ensures the ongoing safety of children attending. The childminder is well qualified, and she continues her research and training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She consults with parents to plan for future developments to her service, in order to meet children's needs effectively. Partnership working with parents is strong. Parents use the information they gain from the childminder to support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good knowledge of the interests and abilities of each child in her care. The environment is well resourced, attractive and stimulating, and children are motivated to take part in a good range of learning opportunities. The childminder uses information from her assessments to plan interesting activities effectively, enabling her to meet children's individual needs. For example, older children play with gel balls. They begin to describe how they feel and younger children build on their experiences of different textures. She provides a skilful range of questioning to encourage children to think and express their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well in the calm environment. The childminder is skilled at listening to children and modelling respectful behaviours. Children learn to be kind to each other and they routinely say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children receive individualised care and attention and the childminder knows the children very well. For example, she provides support where needed for children to cut up their own fruit and eat healthily at snack time. The childminder supports children well to follow good hygiene practices throughout the day. Parents speak very highly of the provision and say that their children are well cared for.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are acquiring the skills they need for their next stages in learning and eventual move on to school. Children benefit from the additional support they receive and quickly catch up where gaps in learning are identified. Children are developing good communication skills and listen well. For example, they listen intently and follow the actions to rhyming songs. Children are confident to make choices about what they do. They learn to share and play well together. For example, they play imaginatively with dolls as they dress and undress them and put them to bed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542517 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10089993 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Kenilworth. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm from Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years teacher qualification and works with an assistant.

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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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