Childminder in Warwickshire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder has a relaxed and calm approach towards the children in her care. She adapts her practice to meet the changing needs of three children of a similar age. The childminder invites young children for cuddles when they arrive and when they show signs of tiredness. Children happily respond and welcome the childminder's comfort. Young children actively explore their immediate environment and are beginning to engage and concentrate for short periods of time in the play opportunities the childminder provides. Children confidently lead their own learning and readily make choices for themselves. The childminder provides a varied curriculum that follows children's next steps in learning and interests. She plans mark-making activities that some children engage in. Other children choose to fill and empty a pot with crayons and talk to the childminder's pet tortoise. As children lose interest in the planned activities, the childminder observes them to see what

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The provision is good

their spontaneous interests are. Children respond to a noise the childminder unintentionally makes on a large sheet of cardboard. The childminder notices this interest and finds resources that make different sounds when tapped or rubbed on the cardboard. Children copy and repeat what the childminder does and show delight as they too create different sounds. The childminder extends this interest further by providing musical instruments. Children have frequent opportunities to spend time in the local natural environment. They delight in watching a squirrel during a walk in the woods.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made significant improvements since her previous inspection. She has welcomed regular support from her early years adviser and has made changes to her practice. This has resulted in a positive impact on the quality of teaching, and the childminder working with parents to provide and receive information about children's learning. n Children are making good progress. The childminder observes their learning and makes accurate assessments about what they need to do next to progress further. She adapts her activities accordingly to support children individually in their learning. The childminder shares her assessments with parents and suggests ways they can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder reflects on her practice and understands where she can continue to improve. She also acknowledges some of her strengths and identifies how, through support, research and training, her confidence has

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need to do better?

grown. The childminder identifies that she felt better prepared for this inspection because she understands how to use what she knows about children's current stage of development to inform her planning. n The childminder supports children effectively to develop self-care skills. She utilises opportunities, such as handwashing routines, to demonstrate to children

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need to do better?

8 January 2020 how to clean their hands and prevent the spread of germs. Young children are encouraged to have a go at feeding themselves. The childminder shows them how to put a spoon into a yoghurt pot and they see that when they pull it back out, there is yoghurt on it. n Children are developing skills in forming words. They are very vocal and make many sounds as they play. The childminder talks to them about what she is doing to ensure they become familiar with a variety of words. She repeats back to children the words they use, especially when the word is new to their vocabulary, such as when a young child identifies a sticker as a 'penguin'. However, The childminder does not consistently take all opportunities to support young children to develop and extend their vocabulary beyond the words they already know. n Overall, children's behaviour is good. Young children have opportunities to learn to wait, share and take turns. However, the childminder does not always give

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children an explanation about the consequences of their actions on others as they learn to moderate their behaviour. n The childminder promotes children's good health and helps them to begin to understand the importance of a good diet. She provides fresh fruit at snack time. Parents are provided with information to help them to provide healthy, nutritionally balanced packed lunches. In agreement with parents, the childminder introduces less-familiar foods alongside the foods parents provide that they know their children will eat. n Parents are happy with the service the childminder provides. They share that their children are settled and happy in the childminder's care. Parents state that they especially appreciate the home-from-home environment and the information they receive about what their children know and what learning they need more help with.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has taken steps to minimise risks in her home and garden. She uses safety gates effectively to prevent young children wandering off out of her view. The childminder holds a current first-aid qualification and knows what to do in the event of a child being involved in an accident. The childminder understands her responsibilities in protecting children from abuse and harm. She accesses training and is aware of what she must do in the event of a concern about a child in her care.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities to support young children to develop and extend

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should:

8 January 2020 their range of vocabulary n give children more consistent explanations about how their behaviour and actions can affect themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539252 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10092329 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 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 8 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Nuneaton. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the childminder 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, including the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in her home. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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