Childminder in Warwickshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely comfortable in the care of the childminder. This includes babies who are new to the setting. All children form very strong attachments with the childminder. They seek comfort from her and receive cuddles and kind words of reassurance in abundance.

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The provision is outstanding

Children eagerly explore the stimulating play environment in the childminder's home. They are keen to involve the childminder as they play. Children eagerly practise their skills in threading and counting. For example, older children count the pasta shapes that they have skilfully threaded onto a lace. They think carefully about the number they have when they add one more. Younger children intensely focus as they learn how to thread. They listen attentively to the clear instructions from the childminder and accurately follow them. Children are thrilled and grin with pride when they succeed. This motivates them to try again.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They routinely use excellent manners and show kindness towards each other as they offer each other toys. Older children share the books they are looking at with babies. Children thrive on the positive praise they receive. This contributes to their high levels of self-esteem. Children develop increasing independence. They confidently manage their personal care routines and wash their hands independently. Older children expertly learn to dress themselves. Children make exceptionally rapid progress in this setting. They develop a thirst for learning. Children gain all the knowledge and skills they need to prepare them for their future learning and eventual move on to school.

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n The childminder is passionate and committed to maintaining her excellent practice and her provision for children. She has developed a highly ambitious curriculum, with challenging expectations for what children can achieve. The childminder sharply focuses her teaching to provide a high-quality range of experiences that expertly support the learning needs of each child in all areas. n The childminder works closely with parents and carers. At the start, she gathers invaluable information from parents about what their children know and can do. She uses her expert knowledge of child development to provide for each child's needs. n The childminder meticulously arranges the play environment specifically for the children attending. She carefully considers each child's interests and what they need to learn next. As a result, children are highly motivated to explore, and show advanced levels of focus during play. For example, young children use a

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range of magnetic toys to play imaginatively. They fit them together to make an exciting range of different-flavoured ice creams. Older children focus and draw

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9 June 2022 on what they remember from previous play experiences as they dress the dolls. They remember to put the leg in first and then pull the remainder of the clothing on. They practise closing the studs at the front. n Babies have fantastic fun as they crawl along the floor at speed. They continuously giggle when the childminder laughs and crawls along with them. Babies babble and chatter with the childminder as she talks to them. n The childminder is highly skilled in promoting communication and language. She engages children of all ages in rich and varied conversation, and regularly includes new words for children to hear. Children are keen to try out these new words as they talk with the childminder. When they say, 'I am spreading another piece', the childminder uses clear and positive methods to correct words by repeating what is said, exchanging the correct word 'threading'. Older children rapidly develop an exceptionally broad vocabulary. They use elaborate sentences

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to express their thoughts and offer suggestions in response to the childminder's questions. n All children enjoy the childminder's expertly read stories. She uses her excellent understanding of the children to engage each child at their level of understanding. Babies and young children bounce and grin as they enjoy the rhymes, and look intensely at the pictures on the page. The oldest children fully engage in discussions and suggestions for what might happen next. They join in to repeat the rhymes when they know it is coming during the story. n The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the similarities and differences in others in our communities. They learn about what makes them unique. They celebrate a range of festivals and learn about different cultures, using interesting utensils, tasting a variety of foods and going on trips out. This helps children to develop tolerance and

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respect for others in the world around them. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say that their children are provided with a rich and varied programme of activities. They value the support that their children receive and comment on how well they are developing. Parents value the consistently high levels of communication about children's development and care needs, which helps to support their learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She has a robust knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. She has a highly comprehensive understanding of the local procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. This includes the procedures she must follow in the event that an allegation is made. The childminder is vigilant. It is her utmost priority to ensure that all areas of her home are regularly checked so that they are safe for children. The childminder keeps the required documentation organised and very well maintained. This contributes to keeping children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257460 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10116038 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 15 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the Nuneaton area of Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk discussion together to discuss the organisation and intent of the curriculum, and how the environment is arranged. 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 took account of the views of parents from the written information provided. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and discussed how her provision is organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including

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evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of those living in the home.

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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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