Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 observes and assesses children and uses what she knows to ensure that children are challenged effectively to reach the next stage in their learning. Children make good progress. n The childminder's teaching skills are strong. She consistently adapts her expectations for children who are at different stages of development and meets their individual learning needs well. n Parents are very happy with the childminder's provision. They are pleased with their children's progress, especially with regard to the children's speaking and social skills. Parents comment on the childminder's abilities in teaching children early reading skills. They appreciate the outings the childminder organises and the variety of activities she provides. n The childminder evaluates her practice and ensures that she keeps her knowledge about early years issues up to date through proactive research and training. n A good settling-in procedure, that is agreed with parents, initially helps children to feel

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This provision is good

emotionally secure. They are happy in the childminder's care and relationships are very good. n The childminder supports children's thinking and speaking skills effectively while engaging in conversation with them and while asking them questions. n Children gain a good understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others, for example with regard to different traditions, families and communities outside of their own experience. n Information, gathered from parents when children start, does not fully identify what their children know and can already do, in order to further support initial assessment and planning. n The childminder does not make the most of some opportunities to support children's understanding that colours can be created by mixing different colours.

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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 the arrangements for gathering information from parents when children first start, in order to use this to help plan for children's future learning n make the most of opportunities to support children's understanding that colours can be created by mixing different colours.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor play areas. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times through the inspection. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living or working in the household. n The inspector looked at policies and procedures and a range of other documentation. 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 addresses children's welfare extremely well. She is clear of the signs of abuse and neglect and the local referral procedures to follow if she has a concern. She is aware of the duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that may put them at risk of significant harm. The childminder reviews her provision in order to identify any areas for improvement. She is strongly committed to improving her knowledge and skills and is currently working towards a level 6 qualification in early years. The childminder regularly accesses training. She uses the knowledge gained on how to use a speech and language toolkit to enhance her practice in supporting children's speaking skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is fully aware of children's different abilities. She uses what she knows about children to ensure that they are able to practise skills while involved in play activities that they enjoy. The childminder encourages children to make decisions about their play. Some children choose to explore the change in texture when they mix food colouring, cornflour and hand lotion. Before they begin, the childminder asks them to pour from small bottles of food colouring into small pots and then attach lids. They use good handling skills to manage this task well. The childminder supports children in extending their vocabulary. For example, she suggests to the children that the mixture they create is 'fluffy' and 'slimy'. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. Children count spontaneously, for example while looking at books. The childminder encourages them to notice shapes in the environment, such as traffic

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

signs, square windows and triangular rooftops.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children are happy and safe in her care. They behave well, play cooperatively, share and take turns. Children develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn which strangers are safe to approach in an emergency and which numbers to call on the telephone if the need arises. They understand why the fire drill is practised. Children know, and adopt, healthy habits, such as good hygiene practices. The childminder supports children's knowledge of healthy eating and ensures that they are physically active. They develop physical skills while playing in the childminder's garden and while using challenging equipment at the play park.

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Outcomes for children are good

The children are developing good skills that help them to be ready for the move on to pre-school and school. They are confident, sociable and express themselves well. Children learn to link sounds to letters and use numbers as labels for quantities. Pencil control is developing well. Children use mathematical language while they play. They engage in imaginative role play, showing care as they pretend dolls are their babies. Children manage simple tasks for themselves, such as putting on their shoes before playing outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542917 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10090348 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Lower Stoke district of Coventry. She operates Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 6pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank 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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Registers

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