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

Children are nurtured and well cared for. They are warmly welcomed by the childminder and then register themselves by putting their photos on the self- registration board. Children show great interest in their own photos and those of their friends. The childminder encourages children to make choices about what they want to play with from the range of toys and equipment she provides.

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The provision is good

Children are well motivated to play and learn. They make confident choices about what they will do. The children decide whether they want to spend time inside or outdoors in the safe, secure garden. The childminder successfully supports children's physical skills. For example, to celebrate the Commonwealth Games, children take part in sporting activities. They carefully climb on and off the rocking play horse and concentrate as they throw hoops onto a target.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate enjoyment when they are engaged in play, either on their own or with their peers. They learn to take turns and play cooperatively. Children learn about making healthy food choices. They get involved in shopping, learn the names of fruit and vegetables, and discover where food comes from. Children have the opportunity to bake and make healthy snacks. The childminder identifies effective opportunities to support their self-help skills, such as chopping fruits ready for making ice lollies.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is clear and the childminder promotes children's development across all seven areas of learning. She works hard to ensure children of differing ages access activities in a way that supports their individual learning needs. For example, younger children engage in a car washing activity using sponges, and pre-school children are encouraged to sort and count the vehicles using their number skills. n The childminder successfully supports children's personal development and self- help skills. For example, she teaches younger children to wash their hands following nappy changing to develop their early understanding of hygiene. Pre- school children independently wash their hands and find their personal coloured towel to dry them. n The childminder is an effective role model for the development of children's speech. She carefully tunes in to younger children's language and repeats words back to them so children know that their voice carries meaning. The childminder

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need to do better?

effectively uses questioning and waits an appropriate amount of time to allow children to think about their response, and to make simple choices. However, the childminder has not fully considered how she can use children's home language to further support their communication skills.

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need to do better?

27 July 2022 n The childminder is a positive role model and helps children to manage their feelings and behaviour well. Children develop a sense of responsibility and follow the childminder's instructions at tidy-up time. They eagerly help with tidying up and know where the toys belong and even the youngest children are competent at this. The childminder offers high levels of support to children to take turns and share resources. She models this effectively. n The childminder is passionate and extremely knowledgeable about food and nutrition for children. She works closely in successful partnerships with parents where there are identified concerns about children's eating. The childminder provides balanced lunches and supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle, such as the different food types. n Children gain a good understanding of the world and their local community. They develop their knowledge of the key features in the local area. For example,

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they enjoy walks to the local water park, visit the library and the café. The childminder effectively promotes children's social interaction skills. For example, she provides them with opportunities to meet with friends at local groups. n Relationships with parents are strong and parents are pleased with how happy their children are in this setting. Parents receive regular photos of their children's trips, visits and events in the local community. However, the childminder shares less updates with parents about the play experiences in the setting. This means that parents are not as well informed about the learning activities their children are involved in while at the childminder's home. n The childminder leads her provision effectively and reflects on her practice to identify areas for further development. She is proactive and enjoys attending a range of training courses to support her professional development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a well-developed understanding of safeguarding. She is well informed about the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond appropriately to concerns. She attends regular training and ensures her knowledge and skills are updated in line with the local safeguarding procedures. The childminder understands the importance of her role in keeping children safe and her policy and procedures are clear. She has developed effective systems and ensures she has important safeguarding information in one place to make it easily accessible. She also understands the need for factually accurate recording and prompt reporting.

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should:

n encourage children's use of their home language as they play and learn to

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should:

27 July 2022 support their communication skills even further n extend partnerships with parents to keep them fully updated about their child's progress to further support children's continued learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560315 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10191592 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round. The childminder provides funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 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

27 July 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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