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

The childminder gets to know children and their families extremely well. This supports her to form strong bonds with the children and very effectively build on what they already know and can do. Activities are planned which the childminder knows will capture children's interests. For example, they use cupboard ingredients to make snow. The childminder uses this very engaging activity to build on children's understanding of number, before giving them plenty of time to explore the snow in their own way. Children become fully absorbed and maintain their interest for a long time while they investigate the new material. The childminder very skilfully extends children's learning as she talks about what they are doing and models mathematical language, such as 'full and empty'. The learning environment is organised in a way which supports children to be independent. They enjoy choosing activities from the extensive range of stimulating resources, indoors and

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The provision is outstanding

outdoors. Children have a positive attitude to learning. They are visibly eager to join adult-led activities and to help with routine aspects of the day. Children learn to share and play cooperatively, and their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder takes children on regular visits out. This helps to broaden their knowledge, and supports their excellent social skills to develop even further as they experience different situations.

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n Children are extremely well supported to develop their independence and self- help skills as the childminder sensitively encourages them to do more things for themselves. For example, they competently push up their sleeves and wash their hands at snack time. Children relish the challenge of serving their own fruit using tongs, and two-year-old children take pride in drinking from an open top cup. The childminder's positive feedback boosts their self-confidence further. n Children's communication skills develop rapidly. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to engage in conversation with them, such as at meal times. She models appropriate language, responds quickly to what children say and skilfully introduces new words. There are daily opportunities for the children to hear stories. They demonstrate great pleasure as they anticipate which song will be next when they play 'What's in the bag?' Children visibly enjoy joining in with

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the words and actions of familiar songs. n The childminder observes the children closely. She notices their developing interests, achievements and areas for development. This supports her to identify appropriate next steps in their individual learning and to plan exciting activities and visits, which build on their existing knowledge and interests. This ensures they continue to make rapid progress. n The childminder works extremely closely with parents from the start. She gathers specific, detailed information about their children from them and plans

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2 March 2020 an individual settling-in process. The childminder and parents continue to exchange information about the children's experiences, interests and development. This enables them to work together to support children's learning and development very effectively. n Children are very well prepared for the move on to pre-school or school. The extensive range of experiences provided by the childminder supports them to build their knowledge and confidence. They learn about number and mathematical concepts through real experiences, such as counting the steps as they go downstairs and measuring ingredients when they bake. n The childminder provides healthy home cooked meals for the children and supports them to begin to learn about healthy eating. Children have daily opportunities to spend time outside and be physically active in their play. Waterproof clothing enables them to spend time outdoors in all weathers.

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n The childminder thoroughly enjoys her work. She is organised and thoughtful in her planning of the provision. She ensures it continually develops to meet the changing needs and interests of children in her care. The childminder continues to develop her early years practice through targeted online research and training, and by connecting with other childminders. n Parents highly value the quality of care and education their children receive. Their praise of the provision is extensive. They particularly value the warm and supportive relationships they and their children have with the childminder. They comment on how skilfully the childminder adapts her teaching to support children's individual needs and interests.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very strong knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse which may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the local procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder maintains her statutory training and has accessed further training to enhance her understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. The childminder's home is clean and very well maintained. She has procedures in place to ensure children are kept safe, both within her home and during visits out. For example, she completes regular fire drills, and checks that she is using the correct car seats as children grow. She talks to children and parents about online safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201187 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10115887 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 5 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Mancetter, Warwickshire. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the child minding premises and explained how she organises and plans her provision. n The inspector observed and assessed the quality of teaching while children played indoors. n The inspector and childminder reflected together on a planned activity. n Relevant documents were reviewed by the inspector, for example, training, suitability of adults living in the household, and children's assessment records. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n Parents' written views were taken into account. n

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2 March 2020 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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