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 Good

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The provision is good

Children settle well and have positive and secure relationships with the childminder. If they are feeling a little unsure, the childminder provides a calm and nurturing approach to soothe them. Children choose where they want to play and explore activities with determination. For example, when younger children are trying to pick up the ball from the water, they keep on trying until they are successful. Children learn about the world around them. They visit places in their community, such as their local farm, where they learn about the different animals. They find out about cultural celebrations. For example, children learn about Chinese New Year and try different food from China.

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The provision is good

Children are active learners as they play in the garden or visit the local park. They play running and ball games together in the park and celebrate their victories with their friends as they 'high five' each other. Children develop their communication and language through a range of stories. For example, children explore books about animals. The childminder introduces new words such as 'fluffy' or 'soft' to build on their vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of the intent of her curriculum and what she wants children to learn next. Children explore a wide range of activities and experiences that cover the seven areas of learning. The childminder considers the children's next steps and provides opportunities for them to build on their learning. For instance, for younger children who are learning to stand, she places objects higher up to encourage them to pull themselves up and build strength in their legs. n The childminder uses assessments well to check if children make progress. If a child may be falling behind with their development, she will work in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure they get the right help at the right time. This enables all children to be successful in their learning. n Children learn about how to keep themselves healthy with a range of activities. For example, they enjoy sorting good and bad foods into categories and talking

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about the foods that are good for them. They discover how to clean their teeth as they play with pretend teeth and toothbrushes. This helps children to build on their knowledge of oral health. n Children show deep levels of concentration as they explore. The childminder uses what she knows about the children to progress their learning through their interests. For instance, for children who have an interest in dinosaurs, the childminder provides a range of activities that allow children to develop their knowledge about dinosaurs. n The childminder supports children to build on their emotional security. They

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5 August 2022 share cuddles and play fun games together. For instance, children giggle in delight as they play 'peep-po' with the scarves. They eagerly wait for the childminder to repeat the action again. n Children behave well. The childminder provides clear communication and expectations of children's behaviour. Children learn about their emotions and how to overcome these if they are feeling a little unhappy. This helps children to build their resilience. n The childminder has attended training to build on her professional development. She acknowledges the impact of recent training which has helped to build her knowledge of specific safeguarding concerns. This enables her to support the children and families that attend. n The childminder has not yet developed partnerships with other settings that children also attend. She does not share information with the settings about children's learning and development. This restricts the opportunities for children

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to build on their individual next steps and develop their learning further when attending more than one setting. n Parents speak positively of the care the childminder provides for their children. They have daily updates of what the children have been learning. Parents have opportunities to look through their children's assessments and look at what they are currently working towards. On occasions, the childminder will share ideas with parents to continue their learning at home. However, this is not consistent for all children to further develop their learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's home is safe and secure. She carries out daily risk assessments to ensure both the garden and home are safe for children to play. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm. She recognises the different types of abuse a child may be at risk from, including the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. The childminder is aware of how to report any allegations made against a household member. Children follow good handwashing routines, which help children to learn about how to keep themselves healthy.

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should:

n develop partnerships with other settings to share information about children's development to optimise their learning further n strengthen the sharing of activity ideas to support children's next steps with parents, to help maximise their learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340291 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10219724 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 5 Date of previous inspection 24 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Rugby. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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 has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's 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 childminder during an activity and discussed how this was implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder through written testimonies. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

5 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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5 August 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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