Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date 26 June 2019 Previous inspection date 4 February 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 is aware of her responsibilities to keep children safe in her care. She reviews the environment daily to ensure that any risks to children are minimised so that children can play safely. The childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. n Children's behaviour is good. They begin to understand about sharing, turn taking and being kind to each other, as the childminder reinforces good behaviour and models this well. Children are able to make choices in their play and learning, and the childminder has an extensive range of toys and resources to support this. Children follow daily routines well and are independent in their self-care. n The childminder is warm and nurturing. She forms close bonds with the children, who listen to her and respond positively when she speaks to them. The children receive lots of praise and positive interaction and this supports their emotional well-being. Children

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This provision is good

show high levels of self-esteem. n Teaching is strong and children make good progress based on their starting points. The childminder uses what she knows about their progress effectively, to focus on their next steps of learning. She provides activities that challenge children and opportunities for children to socialise in larger groups with other children in the community. Children learn about the wider world. n Although the childminder knows what each child needs to learn, occasionally there can be slightly too much focus on directing the activity and this can lead to a little disengagement. n Partnerships with other childcare providers could be further improved to share information, and to focus even more sharply on the steps each child needs to take to make rapid progress.

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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 extend opportunities for children to lead their own learning during creative activities n further improve the way you work with other providers so that the collaborative working raises children's progress to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed their interactions throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of policies and documentation, including evidence of suitability checks and children's records. The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the inspection and evaluated the impact this has on the children's learning. n The inspector conducted a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations of children to make good progress. She shares information with parents about their children's care and learning during the day. Parents are positive about the quality of the care provided. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She has attended recent training to keep her knowledge up to date about what may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of recent child protection guidance and how to identify any signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child may be more vulnerable to risk.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder knows what skills the children need to acquire to move them forward in their learning. She focuses the activities based on what she knows about each child and her assessment of their progress. Children are excited and engage in activities well. The wide range of resources spark their curiosity to learn. They choose a colour of play dough and make a dinosaur with red eyes, as they draw from their imagination. It then becomes a flat board, where children print numbers and shapes. Children spontaneously act out a picnic, pouring tea and cutting up food to eat. They set out a tablecloth on the floor and engage well as they direct where everyone should sit. Children learn to share and take turns as they pass out the cups and plates. The childminder skilfully encourages children to develop their emerging language skills using phonics to support their learning. She helps them as they write their names and draw

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is a high priority. The childminder praises and reassures children constantly and values what they say. She has developed a close bond with the children, who show high levels of self-esteem and speak confidently with adults and their peers. Children have regular opportunities to visit local groups and parks where they can run and climb to develop their physical skills. Children learn good hygiene practice as they become independent in their self-care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and acquire the skills they will need for their next stage of learning. They are motivated learners and they recall past events and experiences that relate to their interests. Children's use of language is developing rapidly. For example, when using play dough, they talk about watching a film about dinosaurs and remember, in detail, the names of each of the characters and the specific type of dinosaur. They use tools well and develop their muscle skills as they squeeze using both hands, to create shapes in the play dough that they recognise and name. Older children count to 10 confidently, and beyond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360685 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10106347 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 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Coventry. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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