Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date 4 April 2019 Previous inspection date 17 December 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 Children settle very well with the childminder. She gains information from parents about their children's care and learning needs when they first start. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say she 'consistently provides a safe and nurturing environment where the children can be creative and explore their own boundaries'. n Children form good relationships with other children and involve the childminder in their play. n Children make choices in their play. The childminder encourages them to talk about what they are doing. This helps to extend their language skills through regular conversation. n Children develop their social skills and awareness of different communities through a range of activities. For example, the childminder meets with other childminders on a weekly basis, visiting local castles, parks and the library. n The childminder communicates well with the school that children attend. This ensures

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This provision is good

good continuity and progression for the children who are in Reception Year and attend her before- and after-school care. n The childminder does not consistently use feedback from parents to inform her self- evaluation and identify further ways to build on good practice. n The childminder does not consistently make the best use of resources to extend children's learning during adult-led activities.

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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 improve teaching further by developing the use of resources to extend children's learning n use feedback from parents consistently to inform self-evaluation and support development of the provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the parts of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities indoors and outdoors. She completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the childminding premises. n The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children and understands the importance of reporting concerns about children's welfare. She discusses and shares good practice with other childminders. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She uses an online system to inform them about their children's learning and development in addition to daily conversations. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice through regular observations and feedback. She ensures she stays up to date through regular training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilful in communicating with children and models language very well, extending their vocabulary. For example, when children take part in the mud exploration activity, the childminder encourages them to use different tools and explore the mud. They use spades, tubs and various diggers. Children explore concepts of big and small as the childminder blows bubbles at them as they wash the tools in soapy water. The childminder uses assessments of children's learning to help her know what each child needs to learn next. She uses this information to plan effectively. Children learn about different festivals and talk about traditions with the use of cultural books. They enjoy joining in with songs and dancing, and they listen carefully and follow instructions well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well in the childminder's care. The childminder responds to the children's needs and adapts to their individual routines. She teaches children to adopt a healthy attitude by supporting the development of their self-care skills. For example, they wash their hands before enjoying healthy snacks and meals. Children are developing their independence. For example, they make choices about whether to play indoors or outdoors. Children select equipment from a range of safe and appropriate resources to help them develop their physical skills. The childminder works effectively with the local school to ensure children are well prepared and familiar with the school when they start to attend. For example, she attends assemblies and events at the school with the children in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain the skills to be active and independent learners for their future learning and moving on to school. Children particularly enjoy engaging in imaginative play, for example, with the role-play kitchen, animals, cars, trains and track. Children learn the skills and attributes for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337268 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10072192 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Warwick. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 6pm from Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs an assistant. The childminder holds a recognised early years 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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