Wood, Sharon Vanessa

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children settle quickly into this warm, welcoming, home-from-home environment, where they are considered to be part of the family. Even the newest children, who have only been attending for a short while, demonstrate their feelings of security as they play happily alongside the childminder. Children are extremely confident. They interact positively with visitors and are keen to show them what they are doing. The childminder is swift to recognise children's individual needs and incorporates these effectively into the routines of the day.

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The provision is outstanding

The premises are totally child oriented and the very best use is made of all available space, including outdoors. A vast array of stimulating resources captivates children's interest and inspires them to learn. As a result, children are highly motivated and engaged. The childminder has introduced a photographic board of the available resources to provide children with even more choices in their play. Resources are stored in age and height order. For example, a wall hanging has resources for younger children at the bottom, leading in height order to the older children's resources at the top. The childminder strategically places what she wants children to learn in their line of vision so that she guides their learning while also giving them a choice.

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The provision is outstanding

Children learn about themselves and others. They select their photograph when they arrive. The childminder has provided a mirror at child height for younger children to begin to recognise that their photograph and their reflection are the same. Children develop an understanding and acceptance of different cultures and their festivals. For example, during the Diwali celebrations, children learn about the various ways that families celebrate Diwali in India.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is highly qualified and has a wealth of experience. This is demonstrated through her excellent practice and understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder attends copious amounts of training to extend and build on her already exceptional knowledge and expertise. She continually reflects on her practice and is eager to provide the very best experiences for children. She regularly meets with other childminders to discuss ways in which they can support each other and share ideas. n Children's communication and language are given top priority. The childminder continually talks to children as they play. She asks simple questions to encourage children to think, and patiently waits for them to respond at their own level. The childminder has an excellent overview of how and what she wants children to learn. She meticulously plans activities that she knows children will enjoy and that are based on their individual interests and next steps for learning.

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7 June 2022 She successfully introduces different concepts and differentiates activities to meet the learning needs of all children. n Children learn about significant events, such as the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Younger children look at pictures of the Queen and famous London landmarks. Older children draw and build their own representations of the Tower of London. The childminder introduces simple mathematics as children measure the height of the tower and learn that it becomes smaller if they take bricks away and taller if they add to it. n Outdoors is seen as an extension to the learning environment and is filled with copious amounts of exciting and stimulating resources to further enhance and support children's learning. Children learn about the life cycle of tadpoles as they grow into frogs. They eagerly watch to see if their tadpoles have started to grow legs. They build on prior knowledge as they remember that last year the frogs

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did not grow because there was too much water in the tank, so this year they have made the water shallower. n Children enjoy daily walks in the countryside and the local woods. They learn about the changing seasons. For example, in winter they make angels in the snow and in summer they have lots of fun as they jump and splash in streams. Children learn about their local community. They visit the train station to see the train that they can hear from the childminder's garden. n Children's health is given high priority. The childminder provides healthy home- cooked meals which contain plenty of vegetables and fresh fruit. She liaises with parents to ensure they provide children with healthy options in their lunch boxes and shares information about the salt and sugar content of foods. n The childminder works closely with other settings where the children also attend. She provides them with an in-depth letter to share information about her

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childminding provision and her expectations for the children. She requests that information is shared to support children's ongoing learning. n Behaviour is managed effectively. Children learn to recognise and regulate their own behaviour and emotions. The childminder provides clear explanations about what is correct behaviour and about right and wrong. n Information is shared with parents in a variety of ways, and parents are fully involved in their children's learning. Parents comment that they are exceptionally pleased with the service they receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends training to ensure that she has an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding. She has an excellent understanding of the different signs and types of abuse. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she suspects a child is at risk of harm and knows where she can seek advice or support. The childminder's premises are safe and secure. Children learn to keep themselves safe as they play. The childminder teaches them how to evacuate the premises safely should there be an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554409 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10174625 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She holds an early years qualification at level 6. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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 Ongoing discussions were held between the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector looked at a selection of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the curriculum and the impact of activities on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection and took into account the views of parents from written feedback.

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Inspection activities

7 June 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

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