Childminder in Warwickshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in the care of this exceptional childminder. They are inspired and motivated to learn. A wealth of interesting and exciting activities captivates their imagination. Children quickly understand the difference between what is real and what is pretend. This allows them to discover a world of endless possibilities. They delight as they are drawn into stories. Children listen intently and show great skill in concentrating. They watch in wonder as the pages turn. Lovely memories help them to recall past events and they start to predict what happens next. Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. They show high levels of curiosity and a thirst to learn at every opportunity. An intriguing range of activities help children to build the skills they will need to acquire for their next stage in learning. Children's behaviour, from a young age, is exemplary. Older children support

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younger children and think about how others might feel. They transfer this experience in the natural world. Children learn to carefully dig for worms and not hurt them. The childminder is highly focused on the individual needs of the children and holds the highest expectations for them to do well. Children's emotional well- being is a high priority. The childminder is kind, warm and caring.

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n The quality of teaching is exceptional. The childminder skilfully engages children in learning. Children are highly confident, motivated and excited to learn. Children's speech is a very strong focus. They learn rhyming words. Skilful use of phonics and how to form words helps children to develop their early literacy skills. Some children already start to spell and can recognise words. They enthuse as they take part in the 'silly soup' game. Children rhyme 'bat' with 'hat' and 'box' with 'socks'. They beam with excitement as they stir the new objects into the soup and sing the song. n Assessment is very accurate. The childminder's excellent knowledge of each child leads to a curriculum that is broad and invigorating. Next steps are precise. They target what it is that children need to learn next to be highly successful in their learning. Partnerships with parents are strong. They report positively about

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the high levels of care and learning their children receive. n The 'wow cloud' is an excellent rewards system. Children who are kind, share or behave well receive recognition for their good behaviour. This helps children to develop high levels of self-esteem. They choose a shape, and their kind act, such as sharing, is written on this. It is then placed on the larger cloud. They smile with the recognition of helping each other. Children learn about tolerance and respect for each other and about being kind to animals. Their behaviour is exceptional. n Children become independent in their personal care needs. The childminder supports children to 'have a go'. Children are highly successful, and most can

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18 December 2019 put on their own outdoor clothes. Children are afforded time to succeed. They are not rushed and work hard to help themselves. Good support is on hand, if needed. Children can put on shoes, coats and playsuits. They find their wellington boots and put them on before going outdoors. n A rich, healthy diet supports children's good health. They plant and grow vegetables in the garden during the year. These are used at lunchtimes. A superb range of physical activities gives children opportunities to build their large- and small-muscle skills. They run and climb on equipment, balance on the wooden bridge, and reach the top of the wooden frame. They handle scissors well and cut the spinach. Children think about what is a 'shiny leaf' that 'has holes'. They select the ones with holes for the compost heap. The shiny ones are for the lunch. They wash their hands regularly throughout the day. n Weekly webinars keep the childminder's knowledge up to date. She is proactive

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in seeking out ways to continually improve the quality of care and learning for the children attending. She acknowledges that children may not always experience our diverse society. Children visit different places. They explore a range of traditions and cultures to widen their own experiences. This helps them to develop an understanding of the value of all people.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her child protection training up to date. She has a strong understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is more vulnerable to risk of abuse. The childminder is very familiar with the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She has a very good understanding of how to keep children safe. Daily assessments of the premises mean that she is able to identify and minimise any risks. This means that children play safely in the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388363 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10116151 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder, and took account of how risk assessments are effective in reducing risks to children in the environment. n An observation of a planned activity was evaluated with the childminder. This considered the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n A sample of documentation was viewed at the inspection. This included evidence of suitability checks on adults living/working at the premises. The inspector also saw a selection of policies, procedures and children's records that support the safe and effective management of the childcare. n The inspector spoke to children, the childminder and the co-childminder during the inspection. She observed their interactions throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

18 December 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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18 December 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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