Childminder 201274

Inspection date 13 June 2019 Previous inspection date 2 July 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 meets the different care and learning needs of children well. She identifies and shares information with parents about areas of learning where children would benefit from additional support from other professionals. Children make good progress from their different starting points. n The childminder reviews her provision. She keeps her early years knowledge up to date through training and online research. n The childminder clearly identifies the learning potential of the adult-led activities that she plans and provides. She knows what children enjoy in order to maintain their interest, and challenges children effectively while she supports their learning and exploratory play. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents say that the childminder shows love and care for the children and teaches them new skills. They appreciate the support she offers them, for example, while their children are toilet training.

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This provision is good

n Children make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. They are settled and happy in the childminder's care. Relationships are very good. n Children's physical development is good. They practise their good handling skills in a variety of ways. For example, they discover how high they can build a tower with bricks. Young children choose pencil crayons and they are able to control their movements to create lines and circular shapes on small pieces of paper. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their large-muscle skills and she promotes children's good health well. n The childminder does not make the most of some opportunities to support children in managing simple tasks for themselves. n The childminder does not consistently give children time to think and put thoughts into words while talking with them and when asking them questions.

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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 make the most of opportunities to support children in managing simple tasks for themselves n give children more time to think and put their thoughts into words while talking with them and when asking them questions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities as children played in the indoor play area. n The inspector observed activities and discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked suitability evidence. n The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect, and the local procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. She is aware of the duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that may put them at risk. The childminder's home is safe and secure, and she is aware of her responsibilities to constantly supervise children. As part of her practice for reviewing her provision, she holds membership of an association for early years workers, and she values the knowledge and experience shared by other childminders when they meet. Records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are well maintained and implemented. Parents comment on the good verbal and written systems of communication.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and accurately assesses their different stages of development. She challenges them effectively so that they acquire skills and reach the next steps in their learning. The childminder effectively interprets the wants and needs of young children who communicate through facial expressions and gestures. She provides good support for children who find the pronunciation of some words difficult. The childminder encourages children's sensory exploration with resources, such as dough. Children help her to make the dough. They use their good handling skills to scoop flour into their mixing bowls and then pour in water from small jugs. They explore change as they mix the flour and water, and add coloured glitter. Children use their hands to mix and discover the changes in texture and colour. The childminder encourages children to roll out the dough and name the shapes of the cutters they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

choose. They notice the different marks that they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a safe and welcoming environment. The childminder promotes their good health well. For example, they eat healthy food and they are physically active in the childminder's large garden and at the park. Children's emotional security is given a high priority. This is initially addressed with a gradual settling-in procedure that is agreed with parents in accordance with their child's individual needs. The bond between the childminder and the children is strong. The childminder is consistent in her management of behaviour. She boosts children's self-esteem effectively. For example, she praises their efforts and achievements. Children are learning to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in readiness for the move onto pre-school and school. They confidently choose activities and toys from ones made available to them by the childminder. Children make marks in different ways. They are progressing from holding writing materials in the palms of their hands, to gaining greater control through using a thumb and two fingers to grip. Children count and compare sizes, for example, while playing with the balance scales. They choose their favourite dressing-up clothes and engage in role play, pretending to be mummy, the doctor and the hairdresser.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201274 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10066563 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1983 and lives in Bedworth, Warwickshire. The provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and planned holidays. The childminder holds an 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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