Tranter, Susan Jane

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 Good

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The provision requires improvement

There are some areas of this setting that require improvement. This is because the childminder does not identify and remove items which may compromise children's safety. Appropriate hygiene measures are not always in place to ensure the consistent good health of children. That said, children are happy and well settled with the childminder. They form strong relationships with her, which helps them to feel secure and comfortable in her care.

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The provision requires improvement

Children choose from the resources available in the childminder's home. They happily use their imaginations, holding conversations on the telephone, while playing a game of shopping. Children take part in various activities that the childminder provides, such as painting. At times, the activities are planned for children to achieve at levels that are too high for what they need to learn at their current stages of development.

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The provision requires improvement

Children behave well. They listen and respond well to the childminder's gentle reminders to use their manners. They routinely say 'please' when they ask the childminder for what they want or need. The childminder regularly praises their positive behaviours. This helps to raise children's self-esteem. Generally, children gain the skills they need to make steady progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her curriculum to plan for what she intends children to learn. However, she does not fully consider the sequence of learning that children need to deepen their understanding and make good progress in all areas. There are times when some activities are too far reaching for what children are ready to learn. n The childminder plans some experiences that interest children. When children ask to paint, she takes time to listen to children who help to decide what they need to collect, such as paints, paper and aprons. The childminder uses the opportunity to mix some colours when children ask for pink paint. Children are excited as anticipation builds when they mix red and white together. Children gasp, saying 'pink' when the colours merge together. n The childminder promotes independence. Children are skilled at putting on their own shoes. Older children wash their hands independently while younger

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need to do better?

children need little support. Children feed themselves healthy foods, babies also do this at snack time. This supports children to understand about healthy eating. However, not all healthy practices are fully promoted. The childminder does not always consider possible health risks posed by household pets or when children dry their hands. n The childminder supervises children well in her garden, she is attentive to

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12 May 2022 children and is vigilant, staying nearby while children use play equipment to keep them safe. She teaches children to use stairs safely, holding the handrail. However, she does not always take all reasonable steps to minimise risks, particularly where there are unsafe items, to ensure the safety of children at all times. n Children develop their physical skills. They enjoy their time running in the garden and using a range of wheeled toys. Older children show great skill as they steer instinctively in the directions they need to get where they are going to. Younger children learn to use the slide carefully. They climb the steps and learn how to bring their legs forward to prepare for sliding down. Young children smile happily as the childminder cheers when they reach the bottom. n Communication and language is promoted well. The childminder listens and responds attentively to children during conversation. She uses clear speech with

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need to do better?

children at the level they need to understand. Younger children happily babble in response to the childminder, who makes good eye contact and speaks in return. Older children demonstrate their good speaking skills to talk about a range of subjects. For example, they confidently talk to visitors about their new shoes. They tell the inspector their old ones were hurting. n The childminder attends the required training, which helps her to keep this knowledge up to date. She evaluates her provision and regularly consults with parents verbally to gain their views. She shares information with parents about children's care and learning. The childminder has identified that further training to develop her knowledge and understanding would support her to improve outcomes for children, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact this has had on them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures she attends child protection and paediatric first aid training to ensure she keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. She knows the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be vulnerable to abuse. The childminder knows the local procedures to follow in the event she has concerns about a child's welfare. This includes the procedures to report concerns if an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder keeps the required documentation and records maintained and ensures that it is accurate to protect children's welfare. The childminder makes checks on her environment. However, these checks are not always reviewed during the day with sufficient rigour.

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Due date

provide activities and experiences that effectively focus on the sequence of learning that children need to make good progress in all areas 25/08/2022

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Due date

consistently promote children's good health, particularly in relation to good hygiene practices and the health risks posed by household pets 25/08/2022

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Due date

take all reasonable steps to minimise risks, in order to fully ensure the safety of children at all times. 25/08/2022

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should:

n access relevant training to develop knowledge and understanding further to improve the outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363183 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10219729 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 9 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Rugby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk discussion to find out about the organisation and intent of the curriculum and the arrangements for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching throughout the inspection and considered the impact this has on children's learning. A joint evaluation of the quality of teaching during an activity took place between the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to find out how the setting is organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including qualifications and evidence of the suitability of those living in the childminder's

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Inspection activities

12 May 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

12 May 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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