Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date 5 April 2019 Previous inspection date 12 January 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 knows how children learn. She provides a stimulating environment, which children are keen to explore. Resources and activities are arranged so that children are able to make independent choices in their play. Children make good progress in their learning. n Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well. Good settling- in procedures are successfully matched to each child's needs. Children develop positive attachments with the childminder and are ready for the move from home to her care. n The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They speak to children in a respectful way and provide gentle age-appropriate reminders about behavioural expectations. Children learn to look after resources, share and take turns and play well together, . n Children have many opportunities to be physically active and spend time outdoors in the fresh air. They play in the childminder's garden and regularly go on outings in the

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This provision is good

community. These outings help children to learn to interact in different situations and develop positive attitudes towards the wider community. n The childminder maintains a clean and well-organised home. She completes regular safety checks and removes any hazards. Children play and learn in a safe environment. n The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to help older children to fully explore their curiosity and develop their thinking skills. At times, she is too quick to respond to the questions that she asks of them. n The childminder does not reflect frequently enough on the quality and impact of her teaching to help promote the best possible outcomes for 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 enhance opportunities for older children to fully explore their curiosity and develop their thinking skills even further n reflect more frequently on the quality and impact of teaching, to promote the best possible outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. 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, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspector. n The inspector looked at a range of documents and checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living and working in the premises. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The childminder took account of the views of parents expressed in written correspondence.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are alert to all types of abuse and neglect. She is aware of her responsibility to report any concerns they may have. The childminder checks the progress children make and shares this information with parents. This helps to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are identified and addressed. The childminder has an overview of her assistant's practice. She attends training and regularly meets with other childminders. This helps her to keep up to date with legislative changes. The childminder seeks the views of parents and considers any suggestions they offer to improve her provision. Parents say that their children enjoy attending the childminder's setting and the activities that she offers such as visits to the local area.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers important information from parents when children first start. She observes children as they play and makes regular assessments of what they need to learn next. The childminder uses this information to plans a good balance of child-led and adult-focused activities that motivate children to learn. She involves herself in children's play. The childminder offers appropriate support and encouragement to children. This helps them to persevere at tasks and learn new skills. Children's language skills are promoted well. For example, as they plants seeds, the childminder encourages them to feel and describe the texture of the soil. Children understand and follow simple instructions, such as putting the seeds in the soil and writing their initials on the container. The childminder models language and provides a narrative of what is happening. Children have opportunities to learn new words and extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children's physical and emotional needs are well met. The childminder follows the routines similar to those younger children experience at home. For example, younger children sleep and eat according to their needs. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and settle quickly in their new environment. The childminder and her assistant have a manner that is warm, relaxed and friendly. They frequently praise children for their efforts and achievements, helping to motivate them and build their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points. They are motivated and have a real desire to learn. Children have developed strong friendships with other children and they are respectful to visitors. They are confident communicators. Children recall events that they have experienced and competently share their ideas with others. Children's early mathematical and literacy skills are developing well. They learn about numbers and quantities as part of the daily routine. They are developing a real interest in phonics and letter sounds. For example, they know that 'p' starts planting. Children are gaining the key skills needed in readiness for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334301 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10071383 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 12 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds. The childminder 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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