Dale Claire

Inspection date 12 April 2019 Previous inspection date 3 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 The childminder works well as part of a team with her son and daughter, who are also registered childminders. The childminder evaluates her abilities and those of her co- childminders. They utilise their unique abilities effectively to continually improve the service they provide. n Children's emotional security is enhanced. The childminder has a very caring approach towards the children in her care. She is warm and sensitive towards their individual needs and changes in their lives. n Children are making good progress in all areas of their development. The childminder supports their personal, social and emotional development effectively. Older children relish the opportunity to take on some responsibilities with their younger peers, such as supporting them to become interested in picture books. n The childminder fully understands her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm and neglect. She keeps abreast of any changes through accessing training, for example

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This provision is good

the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder is fully aware of the reporting procedures in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against her or any of the other adults living and working in her premises. n At times, the childminder does tasks for the children that they could easily manage for themselves. n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully utilise all opportunities to support older children in sharing their own experiences in their lives.

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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 encourage children to do tasks for themselves as their skills in becoming independent begin to grow n support older children more consistently to share experiences in their lives.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her co-childminders and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in her home. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder risk assesses her home and garden and minimises potential hazards to children. She ensures that children learn about their own safety, for example she talks to them about how to keep safe on the walk to and from school. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and of her local safeguarding children board procedures that she must follow. The childminder effectively evaluates her practice and has successfully met the recommendations raised at the previous Ofsted inspection. This has had a positive impact on children's learning and development and her partnership with parents. Partnership working with other providers in settings where children attend is well established, providing these children with continuity in their care and learning. All parents are extremely happy with the service the childminder and her co-childminders

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

provide. They especially appreciate the love, care and nurturing environment where their children's development flourishes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The children in the childminder's care are keen and active learners. The good variety of activities provided throughout the day ensure they stay motivated, engaged and challenged to make continued progress in their development. Children have opportunities to use their imaginations and strengthen their mathematical skills, and use a range of tools to create shapes and models with play dough. The childminder spends time with parents in the early stages of children's care, getting to know all about their children's current stage of development. She observes the children as they play and makes assessments about what the children know and can do. The childminder shares this knowledge with the children's parents and her co-childminders. As a result, all adults involved in the children's lives can support them on their learning journey.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are helped to be polite and respectful to one another, the three childminders and visitors. The childminder acts as a good role model. She always uses her manners and praises the children for using theirs. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder gently reminds the children about her expectation for behaviour in her home. For example, she helps them to understand why they must not climb over the arms of the sofa in the lounge. Children learn about the natural world around them. They visit garden centres and fruit farms to pick strawberries, and they learn to plant and grow food in the childminder's garden. The produce children grow, such as potatoes, is then used in cooking activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills for their future learning and in readiness for the move on to pre-school and school. Children develop strong friendships with children their own age and older children that attend before and after school. Children relate well to the childminder and her family. Older children make all their own decisions and articulately communicate their wants and needs. Children learn how to use tools and equipment through their involvement in creative play and cooking activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201087 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10066558 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 3 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Whitestone, Nuneaton. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works alongside two other registered childminders.

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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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