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 are happy and are settled well in the childminder's care. They build strong and secure relationships with the childminder. Children seek her out for comfort when needed and receive warm interactions and cuddles from her. This helps children to feel safe in her care.

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The provision is good

Children happily access the range of resources that are available to them. They are beginning to take turns from a young age. For example, they have fun as they play with small world toys, each putting their toy people figures down a slide.

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The provision is good

Children develop their smaller physical skills. Babies play with toys and develop their hand muscles for gripping as they twist, press and slide the buttons. Older children squeeze toys to open and close them and make attempts to pick up items with plastic tongs.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They receive gentle reminders to use good manners and respond well to these. Young children are kind to others. They readily hand each other toys, such as plastic tongs, during their activities to help them to join in their games. Children gain a range of skills in preparation for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed a well thought-through curriculum and has a clear intent for what she wants children to learn. She uses the information she gains from parents at the start to help her to plan how she will build on what children already know and can do. She continues to observe children's development, which helps her to have a very good knowledge of each child's learning needs. n The childminder provides a range of play resources that are appropriate for the children's ages and stages of development. They access a play kitchen and use their imaginations as they pretend to cook and wash their hands. Babies groan with excitement while they build a tower with different coloured cups. n Babies and young children are keen to take part in activities with the childminder. For example, they use their hands and various tools to explore dried pasta. Children make decisions about the direction in which they take this

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play and remain focused and engaged for long periods of time. However, this type of activity is a fairly new experience. Children are not regularly provided with a wider range of open-ended play materials that support their exploratory interests and help to develop their own ideas in their play. n The childminder uses her skills to support the development of children's communication well. This includes children who require some additional support with their speech. She works closely with parents and other professionals to

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11 January 2022 ensure that children receive the support they need. The childminder uses a range of methods, such as stories, songs and familiar pictures to support children's understanding and encourage them to speak. She models language for conversation. She uses her good questioning skills and provides children with time to think before making their response. The childminder repeats what children say, clearly and correctly to them. As a result, all children are making good progress in this area and are quickly catching up. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about similarities and differences in the community and the wider world. She uses a range of resources and interesting activities to support children's understanding and develop their knowledge. n Children have opportunities to develop their larger physical skills. The childminder takes children on local walks in the community and to a range of

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parks to run freely and use the equipment to climb and balance. n Children regularly visit the local nature reserve, where they learn about how the environment changes with the seasons and collect various items that they find in this space. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care that their children receive. They say their children are making good progress. Parents are happy with the range of information they gain about their children's learning and the ideas for what they can do to support them at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her responsibilities to ensure that children are protected from harm. She has attended additional training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the reporting procedures to be followed in the event that she has child protection concerns about a child. She knows the procedures to follow if an allegation of abuse is made. The childminder routinely checks her home to ensure that it is safe for children to attend. This contributes to the safety and well-being of children in her care.

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should:

n improve further the range of open-ended and sensory materials available to help support children's strong exploratory interests and use of their own ideas in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2633140 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10218443 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Nuneaton. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and took that into account in the evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector held a learning walk discussion. The inspector viewed areas of the home and discussed with the childminder how the curriculum was organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection and conducted a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder to assess the quality of education. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability and the childminder's qualifications. n The inspector spoke to parents and also took account of their views from the written information provided.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2022 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

11 January 2022 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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