Childminder in Warwickshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder always plays with young children at their level. This means that they can easily access her when they want a cuddle. Young children frequently sit on the childminder's lap as they play. The childminder tickles children, making them laugh; they quickly crawl away and then smile as they slowly return for another tickle. Children enjoy looking at a good range of hardboard books with simple pictures that help to support their awareness of familiar objects and the wider world. The childminder is aware of the children's individual stages of development, but she does not always use what she knows to promote their learning during the adult-led activities she provides. Children make their own choices about the resources they want to use, and the childminder sufficiently supports their interests. However, she is often too keen to move their attention on to other resources and overloads them

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The provision requires improvement

with language. This restricts the children's learning in relation to their communication and language development. The childminder and her assistant provide opportunities for children who use the bathroom for toileting to learn about effective hygiene practices. However, best practice is not adopted at nappy- changing times.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has identified children's individual next steps in their learning. She tracks their development and plans activities to support these. However, when she delivers adult-led activities, she does not effectively use these next steps to provide children with levels of challenge appropriate to their stage of development. The childminder provides a suitable variety of resources that support children's learning. However, the childminder's teaching skills do not fully support them in using these resources and developing their language. n The childminder occasionally works alongside her assistant, and she guides her to ensure she is fully aware of the children's needs and current stage of development. The childminder and her assistant complete statutory training, such as first aid. However, the childminder does not review her provision well enough to identify strengths and priorities for improvement.

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need to do better?

n Children learn about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Parents are supported by the childminder to provide healthy food in their children's lunch boxes. Older children are encouraged to wash their hands after petting the dogs and playing outdoors. However, the prevention of cross infection is not consistently promoted. Babies' hands are not washed after they have had their nappies changed and touched the changing mat. n Children learn about how to keep themselves safe. The childminder and her assistant involve them in discussions about how to keep safe near roads when they are on outings.

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need to do better?

20 February 2020 n The childminder ensures that all adults living and working in her home complete appropriate checks. She is aware of the significant events that must be reported to Ofsted, for example, if one of her family members returns to live at her home address. n Older children attending during their school holidays access a good variety of creative materials. They make key rings and models with beads. Children have opportunities to find out about British history, and participate in outings to attractions such as Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle. n Young children confidently explore their immediate environment. Children who are not yet fully mobile use the safety gates and furniture to pull themselves up to a standing position. They eagerly attempt to see the childminder's dogs by standing up on their toes, stretching to see over the gate. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps the children to understand

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need to do better?

how to behave and be kind to one another. Children are encouraged to share and take turns with the most popular resources. The childminder takes opportunities to praise children for their achievements. n Babies rest and sleep according to their individual needs. The childminder comforts them as they go to sleep and greets them warmly when they wake. Babies sleep in close proximity to the childminder and are therefore in her sight at all times.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the different types of abuse and associated signs and symptoms. She has a sufficient knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder is aware of her local safeguarding reporting procedures. She knows what to do and ensures that her assistant is aware of what to do in the event of a concern. The childminder risk assesses her home and garden and has taken firm steps to make the premises secure. She uses safety gates to ensure small children have separate play areas away from her two pet dogs.

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Due date

make better use of observation and assessment of children's learning to plan challenging activities to help all children make the best possible progress 06/03/2020

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Due date

20 February 2020 improve teaching and provide opportunities for children to fully engage in their learning before trying to move them on to something else. 06/03/2020

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should:

n build on existing hygiene practices to include all aspects of the care provided n develop procedures for self-evaluation to identify strengths and priorities for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302741 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10073501 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 0 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 8 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Kenilworth. The childminder works alongside her assistant. She operates all round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor play area. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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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

20 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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