Childminder in Warwickshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of her role as the key person. She is able to talk about the importance of establishing secure attachments with children when they first start attending. She recognises that by developing positive parent partnerships and finding out about children's likes, dislikes and care routines, this can help her to meet their needs and help them feel safe and secure. n The childminder is able to describe the seven areas of learning and how she plans an exciting and relevant curriculum. Through discussion, she explains the sequence of physical skills younger children need to develop to help prepare them for crawling and later walking. She also has a secure understanding of how to help older children practise their independence and social skills in preparation for their move to school. n The childminder understands the importance of children having access to fresh air and exercise each day. For example, she confidently describes opportunities

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children have to play in her outdoor space and to explore large open spaces in the local area. The childminder talks about opportunities she has previously provided for children to learn to rest and relax, such as through yoga activities. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's positive behaviour. She is able to explain a variety of strategies to encourage children's good behaviour, such as consistent and positive praise. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to work with parents to support children when needed. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her positive attitude to professional development and self-evaluation. For instance, she describes how she observes children's engagement in their activities to help her evaluate their success. She talks about training that she has completed in the past to support children's early writing. n During a tour of her home, the childminder explains how she uses the different

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spaces for childcare. During discussion, she demonstrates a robust understanding of the steps she will take, and the risks assessments she will complete, before re-opening her provision following building works. n The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to protect children. She is able to describe signs and symptoms of abuse, including neglect, radicalisation and online safety. She is able to explain the local safeguarding partnership procedures that she needs to follow should she have a concern about children's welfare or should an allegation be made against herself or a member of her household.

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This provision meets requirements

22 August 2022 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2570958 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10239551 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Bedworth, Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 premises. The childminder and inspector talked about risk assessments the childminder will complete following alterations to her premises. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she organises the curriculum and how she reviews the progress that children make. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she improves her practice and evaluates her provision.

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Inspection activities

22 August 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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