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 Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the rich and stimulating environment that the childminder has created in her home. She helps children settle extremely well. Children form very close relationships with the childminder, who knows them exceptionally well. They regularly go to her for cuddles and comfort. This helps each child to feel safe and very well cared for.

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The provision is outstanding

Children, including the youngest, show an impressive level of self-help skills and independence. They understand why they need to follow good hygiene practices. The childminder uses highly effective methods to provide children with an abundance of opportunities to practise their skills. Children expertly use the bathroom, dress themselves and tidy away resources with very little or no support from the childminder.

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The provision is outstanding

Children show high levels of confidence and self-esteem, and their behaviour is exemplary. This is because the childminder places high emphasis on ensuring children's emotional well-being. Children listen attentively to her guidance and reminders to use good manners. They resolve minor conflicts between themselves with ease. Children flourish when they receive well-timed praise for their kindness and behaviour. All children, including those in need of some additional support, make very rapid progress in their development. Children gain the skills and knowledge they need and more, in preparation for their next stages in learning and the eventual move on to school.

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n The childminder is extremely passionate about her work. She has developed a highly comprehensive curriculum for children's learning. The childminder has high expectations for what children can achieve from their starting points across all areas of their development. n The childminder works closely with parents to find out what children know and can do. She uses this information effectively to adapt and arrange the environment specifically to interest and to motivate children to learn. The childminder sharply focuses her teaching and provides a wealth of opportunities for children to develop their skills and understanding, to build on what they already know. n Children show great curiosity in the outdoors. For example, they hunt for and find a range of mini-beasts and excitedly rush to share their findings with the childminder. Children hold detailed discussions with the childminder, who helps them to think about which mini-beast it is, using a picture chart.

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n The childminder places exceptionally high focus on promoting communication and language. She uses her specialist training and expert skills to provide many

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30 June 2022 opportunities for children to talk, giving them plenty of time to think and use the words they know. The childminder naturally adapts her interactions, using repetition and including new words when speaking with children. As a result, all children, including those in need of additional support, make consistently high rates of progress in their speaking skills. n Older children enjoy mark making in a range of ways. They are keen to show the childminder their very detailed drawings. Older children experiment with their vocabulary, inventing new words to explain the machinery they have drawn and what it does. The childminder values what children say and uses open questions to help them to use their thinking skills and share their ideas. n Children have a wealth of opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children relish the freedom to explore resources in the space with ease. The childminder

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provides children with an exciting range of resources to engage them in play. For example, children use their large arm movements quickly, while holding long flexible tubes to create different sounds. They giggle together with the childminder as they listen. The childminder also reminds children to find their own space so that they do not hurt others. n The childminder uses innovative ways to help children to learn about the similarities and differences in people and our communities. She selects a vast array of festivals and cultures to explore in exciting ways with children, for example through dressing up, tasting foods and making rainbows. This helps children to develop their tolerance and understanding of the differences in others and what makes them unique. n The childminder is inspiring. She is highly reflective and ensures her mandatory training is kept up to date. The childminder identifies additional training to

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increase her knowledge and skills even further. This helps to enhance her provision for children and contributes towards the positive outcomes for them. n Parents speak exceedingly well of the childminder. They value the high level of communication and support they receive, which helps them to know how quickly their children make progress and what they are learning now. Parents remark on how happy and well cared for their children are.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a very secure understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse. The childminder has a robust understanding of the local procedures she must follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. This includes in the event that an allegation is made against herself or other adults living in her home. The childminder is vigilant and makes routine checks on her environment to ensure that it is safe for children to attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562887 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10191056 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 lives in Leamington Spa and operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk discussion together to find out 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 within an activity took place between the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from the recent written information provided. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and discussed how the

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setting is organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of those living or working in the childminder's 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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30 June 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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