Childminder in Warwickshire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an inviting, stimulating, and nurturing environment. Children have formed close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. This helps them to feel motivated to learn, happy, confident, and safe in their care. Children enjoy playing with the broad range of toys and activities on offer. They particularly show a great interest in toy cars and vehicles. Younger children enjoy spinning the wheels, naming the different colours and pushing them. Children spend time rolling cars back and forth to the childminder. As they do this, they learn new words and concepts, such as fast, slow and go. They enjoy counting, and say 'One, two, three, go'. This supports their communication, language, concentration, and coordination.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy spending lots of time outdoors. They develop their large-muscle skills as they run and learn to jump using both feet. Children spend time drawing with chalk and enjoy threading, using laces and open-ended materials. This supports their small-muscle skills and hand-to-eye coordination. Children show good behaviours. They respond well to regular praise from the childminder, which contributes to their high levels of self-esteem. Children display positive attitudes towards learning and make good progress. As a result, they are ready and prepared for their eventual move on to nursery or school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good settling-in procedure, that is tailored to meet the individual needs of each child. This ensures children are happy, settled and ready to learn when they start. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about their children and what they need support with next. She uses this information to plan interesting activities. However, the childminder does not consistently use the information gained from observations to plan activities that build on children's existing skills and knowledge. n Children benefit from the strong links the childminder forms with the local community and school. This ensures children feel a sense of belonging and supports transition when they move on to school. n The childminder is fully committed to teaching and promoting communication and language. She actively listens to what children have to say and uses her skills to ask open-ended questions during play and conversations. She is careful

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not to overwhelm children by asking too many questions. The childminder reads regularly to children, which helps to increase their vocabulary and understanding of new words. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They speak positively about the detailed information they receive and the significant role she has played in supporting their children's learning and development.

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need to do better?

1 July 2022 n The childminder includes all other areas of learning in her curriculum delivery. For example, children develop their coordination and smaller hand muscles as they play with play dough. They learn about different colours, new words and enjoy counting. Children receive regular praise from the childminder, which supports their confidence and well-being. n Children develop independence and self-help skills during routine times of the day. For example, children wash their own hands ready for breakfast, and attempt to put on their own shoes and coats. They have access to water throughout the day and are offered healthy meals and snacks. The childminder teaches children about healthy eating, oral hygiene and the importance of exercise and drinking lots of water. n The childminder attends regular mandatory training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She has recently attended safeguarding training, paediatric first

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need to do better?

aid and food hygiene. This contributes towards keeping children safe. n The childminder has appointed an assistant who supports her in her role. She has followed robust recruitment and vetting procedures and has offered her assistant a thorough induction for the role. However, the childminder needs to strengthen arrangements for supervision to ensure the assistant's professional development is monitored and well supported. n The childminder fosters a culture of equality in her setting. Children learn about differences and diversity through carefully planned activities that incorporate food and clothing. The childminder regularly takes children out to the local church, farm and soft play, which supports their social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant know the possible signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse. They are aware of the local procedures they must follow to report any child protection concerns. In the event that an allegation is made against either of them, they know the procedures they must follow to report these concerns. Documentation that is required is well maintained, and the childminder ensures that her records are accurate. This helps to keep children safe. Safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively to protect children from the risks of harm.

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should:

n review information gained from observations to plan activities that help children build on their existing knowledge and skills n strengthen arrangements for the supervision of assistants to help with their continued professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2535664 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10208572 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 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 held discussions with staff throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, including qualifications and first-aid certificates, and viewed evidence of the suitability of those working with children. n The inspector reviewed written feedback and letters from parents.

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n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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1 July 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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