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 Not Met (enforcement)

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and safe in this homely environment. They follow the example of the childminder, after a little apprehension, and greet their visitor. With some prompting and when they feel comfortable, children are proud to show their artwork. They play with the resources and activities set out for them or they can select something of their own choosing. Children are familiar with routines at the setting and their independence is encouraged. The childminder is aware of what children already know and can do. She provides some experiences to help them make steady progress in readiness for school. Children enjoy the child-led environment and the childminder's flexible approach as she provides experiences to follow their interests.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has not fully maintained some required records and information. She is aware of this. That said, the childminder has evaluated her service and knows where she can make improvements. For example, she recognises that children missed out on social interactions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since places have re-opened and the lifting of some restrictions, the childminder has adapted her provision to include regular outings. She takes children to visit the local parks, groups and places of interest. This helps them to find out about the world around them and to mix with others while enjoying the fresh air, exercise and new experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made some improvements since the last inspection, which have had a positive effect on the provision for children. She has completed required training, including paediatric first aid and child protection. The childminder has also conducted some research and acted on advice and guidance from other childcare professionals. Overall, she reflects on her practice and understands some ways to adapt her provision. For example, the childminder provides some experiences that are more purposeful, to support children's learning and development. However, she has not yet considered how to raise the quality of practice and teaching further to ensure all children make good or better progress. n The childminder has most of the required information and records available to support the smooth running of her setting. For example, she has information about the children in place, including accident, medication and attendance

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records, which she maintains effectively. However, the childminder is not aware of her current responsibilities under the general data protection regulations. n The childminder liaises with parents to find out about their children's preferences and to establish routines. This helps to ensure she is able to meet children's individual needs. The childminder and parents exchange information about how

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need to do better?

24 January 2022 children are getting on and about the activities that they enjoy taking part in. However, the childminder is less successful in exchanging information with other settings that children attend. Therefore, opportunities to help her plan activities that are consistent and complementary to those happening elsewhere require improvement. n Children are comfortable in the childminder's home. They access a range of resources and equipment. The childminder interacts with children to support learning through play. For example, while they build towers and structures with construction blocks, she asks questions about numbers, colours and shapes to provide some challenge for children. n Children are developing some skills in preparation for more formal learning in school. They are keen to improve their skills in forming letters and numbers, and have a go at writing their name. Children confidently recall the sounds and

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names of letters and give examples of items that start with the identified letter. n The childminder is a positive role model. Children are well behaved and polite. They learn how to manage their feelings. Children are developing an awareness of others. They also learn about a sense of right and wrong. n The childminder helps the children to develop good self-care skills, such as independent toileting and promoting handwashing. Children are developing an awareness of their own health and well-being. They are encouraged to choose healthy snacks and occasional treats. The childminder and parents work together to identify children's likes and dislikes, and provide meals that are nutritious and comply with any specific dietary requirements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder uses appropriate equipment, such as car seats, when transporting children. She conducts risk assessments of her home and explains that she does not use her garden, because it is not suitable for the children. The childminder always supervises children around her dogs to help ensure their safety. Children learn how to manage appropriate risks with gentle reminders during play. The childminder has a suitable understanding of the current and local procedures to protect children. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare or if she receives any allegations of harm. The childminder has completed relevant training and is familiar with the recent changes to local procedures. However, she has not shared the most recent updates about changes to the local safeguarding procedures with parents.

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Due date

24 January 2022 share the most recent updates about changes to the local safeguarding procedures with parents 25/02/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of responsibilities under the data protection legislation with regard to the information and records in place. 25/02/2022

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should:

n develop partnerships and exchange information with other providers who share the care of the children n build on professional development to raise the quality of practice and teaching further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447216 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10102725 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 7 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Warwickshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 6am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays.

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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 has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the setting operates and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

24 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

24 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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