Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date 12 April 2019 Previous inspection date 18 August 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder is highly experienced and has an in-depth understanding of how children learn. She makes excellent use of online teaching resources and materials to continually enhance her practice. n The childminder has high expectations of all children. She uses rigorous systems to monitor children's progress and sets very precise targets which help them make rapid progress from their starting points. n The childminder provides an outstanding range of stimulating activities and experiences to motivate children to learn. She skilfully encourages children to use an inspiring range of media and materials to be creative. n The childminder places an extremely sharp focus on increasing children's communication skills for listening and attention. Even the very youngest children are highly motivated and eager to take part and learn. n The childminder demonstrates an exceptional commitment to working in partnership

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This provision is outstanding

with parents. She offers excellent advice to help parents to support their children and close any gaps in their learning. n All children form close attachments to the childminder, who is sensitive to their needs. They are valued as individuals and she has an excellent understanding of each child's background and needs.

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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 continue to enhance even further the experiences on offer for children to categorise and explore weight and measurement to help maintain their rapid progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly motivated and recognises the value of reflecting on practice and keeping abreast of any changes in legislation. She meets weekly with other childminders to share ideas and to help scrutinise her practice. She has incisively identified there is scope to enhance even further the opportunities children have to explore weight, measurement and to categorise. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety and has an excellent understanding of child protection issues. Parents report very high levels of satisfaction and are impressed by all aspects of the care and education their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder carefully plans a comprehensive and inspiring range of activities to help children make excellent progress. She focuses on helping children to develop a positive attitude towards learning and a sense of achievement. For example, the childminder skilfully adapts her approach as she works with children who are busy sticking a range of materials to create their chicks. She enthuses children with the high quality of experiences on offer outdoors, which all have a clear learning purpose. For example, children are highly motivated as they water the flowers they have recently potted. Children play imaginatively and are keen to make marks on the chalkboards as they pretend to take food orders. The childminder competently engages all children, including those who are less vocal and more reserved. She places a high priority on introducing new words, ideas and concepts during her interactions with children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's health, welfare and well-being are significantly enhanced due to the high standards of care the childminder provides. All children demonstrate exceptional self-help skills. For example, even the very youngest children put on their coats and are encouraged to cut their fruit. The childminder gives children clear messages about keeping healthy. For example, she encourages children to consider their sugar intake daily and teaches them how to clean their teeth. They know that exercise is good for their heart and body. Children appear extremely happy and confident in their environment and learn how to use the equipment and resources safely. The childminder places an excellent focus on providing ample opportunities for children to be physical. She encourages them to use a range of tools safely to help increase their dexterity.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make consistently high rates of progress and are exceptionally well prepared for school. Children are active learners. For example, they thoroughly enjoy jumping on bubble wrap and exploring the sounds it makes. Children competently count and recognise colours, shapes and letters as they play. They show a real fondness for books and singing and show excellent levels of sustained interest during activities. The inspiring resources quickly capture their curiosity and the most able children are confident talkers. Children show a comprehensive understanding of the natural world and living things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385897 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10072198 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Exhall, Coventry. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 7.45am to 3pm on a Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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