Childminder 201061

This provision meets requirements

Children play in a warm and welcoming environment. Relationships between the childminder and children are good and children are happy, confident and sociable. On arrival at the childminder's home following the walk from school, children make decisions about what to play with, selecting toys and activities from shelving in the play area. They know that the childminder stores other toys and materials in a cupboard, such as small world and creative play resources. Children quickly get involved in their chosen activities. They behave well. Children who are in Reception class in school and older school-age children play together happily and show consideration for each other. Some children play board games and others use their good handling skills as they build models with construction toys. While playing, children join in with activities that support them in using their mathematical and literacy knowledge and skills. For example, they enjoy writing and while playing

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with a construction toy, they say that the building they are making is a rectangle and the roof is a triangle. Communication with parents is good. They pass information to the childminder about children's learning in school that is provided for them by Reception class teachers at parents' evenings.

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n Children practise the skills they are learning in school while they are involved in play activities. They choose to draw, and they talk to the childminder about their pictures. Children link sounds to the letters in their name and to other letters of the alphabet. Their pencil control is good. They write their first names and they are learning to write their surnames. Children are keen to open envelopes given to them at school. Older children say that the card inside is an invitation, and the children recognise the first letter in 'birthday' and in 'party'. n Children respond to the childminder's expectations for behaviour. They form positive relationships with other children. The childminder offers praise for children's efforts and achievements, which helps to boost their self-esteem. n Children develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. They talk about the rules for walking home from school with the childminder.

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For example, they know that they must keep away from the kerb, stop when they come to a side road and look and listen before crossing. Children learn about the danger of fire and the potential risk to them if adults they do not know approach them. They know that they must stay close at the park. n Children are physically active. The childminder encourages them to manage some potential risks for themselves, such as while climbing at the park. They play with older children and so the childminder supports them in making decisions about whether they want to climb to the same height as their older friends.

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12 February 2020 n Children say, and independently write numbers up to 12. With the help of older children they proceed to successfully write 13 to 20. The childminder supports children in learning to add and subtract, for example, through grouping different coloured bricks. n The childminder encourages children to develop independence, including managing their own hygiene and personal needs, and in making choices and decisions about their play. Children put on their coats and can manage zip fasteners. n The childminder supports children in making healthy choices about food. She provides breakfast and a light tea, such as wraps or sandwiches with vegetable and salad sticks. The childminder provides fresh fruit. n The childminder keeps her statutory training up to date. She uses her membership of an association for early years workers to help keep her early years knowledge current. Records, policies and procedures required for the safe

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and efficient management of the provision are appropriately maintained and implemented.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder provides premises that are safe and suitable for childminding. She identifies and minimises potential risks to the school-aged children in her home and garden. For example, the childminder ensures that her house and garden are secure, and identifies that children are always supervised. The childminder knows the signs of child abuse and neglect, and her responsibilities to protect children. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child and is aware of the duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at risk.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201061 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10071367 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 18 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Leamington Spa. She operates term-time, Monday to Friday, 7am to 9am and 3pm to 5.15pm, except for Friday afternoons.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times through the inspection. n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor play area, both in the childminder's sitting room and in the dining room. n The inspector looked at a selection of children's records, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.

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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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12 February 2020 12 February 2020 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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