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

Children develop close relationships with the childminder and their peers. They build confidence and seek reassurance from the childminder, such as when they are initially wary of visitors to her setting. The childminder encourages children's independence and they enjoy selecting resources and leading their own play.

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The provision is good

Children are happy, settled and behave well. They receive support as they learn to share resources. Their self-esteem is boosted through the praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children readily become involved in activities and proudly show the childminder their work. They re-enact familiar experiences and involve the childminder in their play, for example when feeding the dolls and wrapping them up in a blanket before taking them for a walk in the pushchair.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy being physically active and develop a good understanding of the importance of fresh air and exercise on their bodies. They enhance their physical skills, using large climbing and play equipment at the park. Children develop an understanding of the importance of regularly having a drink, through gentle reminders from the childminder. Children have many opportunities to enhance their fine motor skills. For example, they use tweezers to pick up different-sized objects when sorting them into colour groups. They use various small tools to fill containers when playing in the sand.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for all children. She uses her knowledge of how each child learns to plan a range of interesting and challenging activities to support their learning. n The childminder carefully monitors the progress children make and completes regular assessments of their abilities, which she uses to inform her planning. This includes a detailed review of children's development at age two. She plans a variety of activities to support children's future learning. However, at times, the amount of resources available to children detracts from their focus on learning during planned activities. n Partnerships with parents are good, and systems for communication between home and the childminder are secure. The childminder keeps parents fully informed of their child's progress and development. She regularly shares their child's achievements and gives parents ideas for continuing their child's learning

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need to do better?

at home. As a result, children's learning and development are consistently supported. n Children's natural curiosity is sparked through the activities the childminder

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need to do better?

10 June 2021 provides. They explore mixing colours with paint, and older children recognise that red and white make pink. Younger children enjoy rolling different objects through the paints to mix them together. For example, they use different-sized balls and cars to roll backwards and forwards through the paint, changing the colours as they go. n Children make marks in the sand and paint and when using pencils and crayons. They see print in the environment, including their names, which helps them to understand that print has a meaning. The childminder encourages children's communication and language skills. However, on occasion, she does not give children time to think things through and respond to questions she may ask them during planned activities. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's dietary needs. She works closely with parents to ensure that children have healthy packed lunches.

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need to do better?

Children learn that healthy foods are good for their bodies. The childminder ensures that children rest and sleep according to their needs. A variety of age- appropriate books are readily available. Children are able to sit quietly and look at a book with their peers or on their own, as they take time to recharge their energy levels. n The childminder focuses on her professional development to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She liaises with the local authority around new initiatives in childcare. She seeks the views of parents and children as part of her self-evaluation and has identified ways to enhance her provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes effective steps to ensure that children remain safe in her care. She assesses all areas within her home, garden, and places she visits with the children, such as the park, to ensure they are safe. Security is good. Children are unable to leave the childminder's home unsupervised and unwanted visitors cannot gain entry. There are clear procedures in place to ensure that all members of the household are suitable. The childminder's knowledge of child protection issues is secure. She understands the process for making a referral if she is concerned about a child in her care.

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should:

n allow children time to express their own ideas and answer questions at their own pace n consider how resources can be streamlined to keep children focused on their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356110 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10101085 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 18 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 12 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Warwick. She operates during term time from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She employs one assistant, who holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor and outdoor play areas. n A sample of the childminder's documentation was viewed by the inspector. This included information about the suitability of members of the household and her assistant and a sample of her policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. n Parents' written comments and views were taken account of by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

10 June 2021 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

10 June 2021 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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