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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children feel comfortable and happy in the childminder's home. They play cooperatively and respond positively to his warm interactions. The childminder's communication with the children is very clear. This supports them to feel secure as they know what will happen next, and understand the reasons why. For example, when children request a snack, the childminder explains they can only have something small because it is nearly lunchtime. He shows the children the food cooking and they help him work out that it is nearly ready.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. His clear and gentle explanations of why to behave in certain ways supports children to behave very well. The childminder consistently responds to and respects children's individual needs and choices. Children enjoy choosing how to spend their time. They become fully engaged in simple self-chosen tasks, such as working out which items will fit into different sized containers.

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The provision is good

The childminder's support for children's early language development is very good. He responds to all attempts at communication, including eye contact and body language. The childminder repeats back the things that children say, modelling the correct pronunciation and extending their sentences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children very well. He continuously observes their play and assesses their development. The childminder uses an online system to further support him to monitor children's progress and to share his observations with parents. This enables him to identify any gaps and plan appropriate next steps in learning. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. n The childminder plans activities in response to his observations of children's interests and to support them to achieve their next steps. He has a flexible approach to planning, and adapts it on a daily basis in response to the children. However, at times, older children are not fully supported to engage in activities which are sufficiently challenging to maximise their learning. n Children's physical needs are well met. They spend time outside every day, usually visiting the local parks and exploring natural outdoor spaces, as well as

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spending time in the garden. The childminder provides children with, and teaches them about, healthy foods. Children are offered a selection of fruit at snack time and a freshly prepared meal for lunch. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's individual dietary needs are met. n The childminder's interactions with the children are consistently warm and respectful. By modelling this behaviour, he teaches children how to interact with

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17 August 2021 one another respectfully. Children also learn to recognise the feelings of others. For instance, the childminder encourages them to consider and name the feelings of characters in a story. n Children's language skills are very well supported. The childminder gives children time to think and respond when he talks to them. He introduces new vocabulary frequently and clarifies misconceptions. However, on occasion, the questions asked of children do not fully support them to develop their thinking skills. n Children have stories read to them every day. They become fully engaged in stories as the childminder reads with humour, and encourages the children to make comments or join in. Children's mathematical language is developing very well. The childminder uses available opportunities to include, for example, size, number and positional language, in a wide variety of activities. n Parents speak very positively about the childminder. They value the range of

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activities he provides, as well as the thoughtful support of their individual needs. Parents report that the childminder is trustworthy, professional and caring. n The childminder develops useful links with other settings attended by children in his care. He carefully considers how best to support individual children to be fully prepared for the next stage of their education, and passes on appropriate information about them. n The childminder is reflective in his practice. He considers, for example, the long- term impact of the types of positive praise he gives. The childminder continually reviews the provision and plans how to improve it. He seeks out appropriate training to ensure he is meeting the individual needs of children in his care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of his role with regard to keeping children safe. He is confident in his knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect to look for, and the procedures to follow if he is concerned about a child. The childminder ensures his statutory training for paediatric first aid and child protection remain up to date. He supports children to learn to keep themselves safe, both within his home and while out on visits. For example, the childminder talks to the children about road safety.

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should:

n continue to reflect and build on existing good practice to ensure older children are more consistently engaged in challenging learning activities n further develop the use of open-ended questioning when supporting children's play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552771 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10174110 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Warwickshire. He operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a teaching qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the 2020-21 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 childminder showed the inspector around the childminding premises. n The inspector observed and assessed the quality of teaching while children played indoors. A joint evaluation of an activity was completed with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including evidence of statutory training. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n Parents' verbal and written views about the provision were taken into account.

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Inspection activities

17 August 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

17 August 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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