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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children relish their time in the childminder's care. Their excitement to take part in activities is infectious. For example, they quickly help to tidy the toys away that they are playing with and giggle in anticipation with their close friends, clapping their hands about what they are doing next. Children hear a wealth of language and new words through stories, discussions and play. The childminder encourages them to share their own ideas and experiences. This effectively supports their language and communication skills.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's awareness of nature and living things is continually enriched and they thoroughly enjoy exploring outdoors. They observe how plants and fruits grow and follow through the different stages to decay. Children use various tools in the garden, digging and raking the soil, and are captivated by the different minibeasts that they find. Children thrive on being physical both indoors and outside. They climb, swing and hang from the monkey bars, and learn to use wheeled toys with confidence. Children quickly learn how to inflate a foot pump so that they can press it to fire a foam rocket into the sky. A task they repeat again and again with great delight.

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The provision is outstanding

Relationships between the children, their peers and the childminder are superb. Affection is readily given and received, and children's individual needs are met exceptionally well throughout the day. Children's behaviour shows that they feel safe and secure. They develop independence from an early age and make informed decisions throughout the day.

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n Partnerships with parents are exemplary. Parents say that they are delighted to have found such a wonderful setting. Open days and workshops, created for parents, keep them actively involved in their children's learning and development. The childminder supports parents to build their awareness of ways to encourage their children's continued learning at home. This helps to maximise opportunities for all children to make the best possible progress. n Children enjoy a wide variety of freshly prepared meals and snacks throughout the day. Dietary requirements are met effectively. Mealtimes are really sociable occasions and children chatter to each other and the childminder. The childminder and her assistant place great importance on ensuring all information about children's needs, preferences and allergies are recorded and met. Children are encouraged to drink throughout the day to remain hydrated and alert.

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n The childminder plans an excellent variety of interesting activities and learning opportunities each day based on a theme. Children are currently learning all about the circus. They enter their own 'big top' with bunting and ribbons hung

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29 July 2022 from the ceiling. They learn about the ringmaster and his role in caring for the animals, and with the childminder, the children create their own circus using ribbon, a hoop and bowl. They giggle as they sing songs about visiting an animal fair and mischievous monkeys bouncing on furniture. n The childminder uses her knowledge of the children, her observations and assessments to identify children's abilities and next steps in learning. Partnership working between adults caring for the children ensures consistency throughout the day. n Children show high levels of respect and kindness to each other and learn right from wrong. They respond excellently to requests made of them. Children's confidence and self-esteem blossoms through the praise bestowed on them. Older children are positive role models for the younger children, and show them how to share and take turns. Clear and consistent boundaries encourage

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children's feeling of security. n The childminder works alongside another childminder and assistant. They work extremely closely, plan together and share their ideas. Effective monitoring of her assistants' practice leads to identifying training opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. The childminder is passionate about her own ongoing professional development. She keeps up to date with legislation and changes to practice and seeks feedback from colleagues. They all continually strive to provide the best possible service for children and their families. n Children's health and well-being is nurtured. They rest and sleep according to their needs and enjoy one-to-one time, cuddles and affection. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and are secure in the routines of the day. The childminder places great importance on the safety and well-being of the children. They learn about their own safety using equipment, when visiting the

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pond and when moving between the indoor and outdoor play areas. This delightful environment supports children to become confident, well-rounded individuals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and well-being is assured through the highly effective steps taken by the childminder. Daily assessments of all areas used by children help the childminder to identify any potential hazards and minimise them swiftly. Robust recruitment procedures are carried out and the childminder ensures that all adults caring for children are suitable to do so. The childminder and her assistants maximise training opportunities to continually develop their knowledge and skills in a wide range of topics. They demonstrate an excellent knowledge of keeping children safe from abuse and neglect. The childminder fully understands her responsibilities, and is secure in her knowledge of the correct procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493235 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10232993 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 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 24 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives near Leamington Spa. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another childminder and assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 completed a tour of the setting with the childminder. n The inspector observed the activities inside and the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as a sample of policies, including risk assessments, and evidence of the suitability of adults working with the children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children and took account of the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

29 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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29 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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