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 are happy, settled and confident in the childminder's care. They feel safe and share warm, caring relationships. Children delight as the childminder plays peekaboo with them and shriek with joy as they chase bubbles to pop them in the garden. Children benefit from the stimulating interactions with the childminder. The childminder uses her effective teaching skills to provide a language-rich environment, promoting communication and language. She carefully teaches new words and models the correct use of English. She supports younger children to learn basic vocabulary as well as developing their social skills and independence. The childminder has high expectations and the children behave very well. She is encouraging and praises the children for their efforts.

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The provision is good

The childminder is aware of the potential impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's learning and development. She has identified that after the national restrictions, some children need support to develop their social and communication skills. The childminder recognises that children benefit from social interaction and plans experiences to support this. For instance, with local groups still not being back to pre-COVID-19 levels, she hires a hall on a regular basis for a number of childminders and their children to meet, to support the children's social development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a genuine enjoyment of her work. She works hard to maintain quality, extend her own professional development and make continuous improvements. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, such as through completing training, identifying further training to attend and meeting with other childminders to share good practice. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder knows families very well. She keeps parents well informed of children's progress and seeks their views through regular questionnaires. The childminder works closely with parents to identify their children's starting points and to share regular information about their children's learning. Parents' feedback to the childminder is positive about their children's care. n The childminder has a secure understanding of child development. Overall, she provides a broad and well-sequenced curriculum which supports children's

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need to do better?

progress well. The childminder uses children's interests to develop their learning further. For example, she builds on children's fascination with numbers and shapes. However, at times, the childminder does not recognise when good opportunities arise to reinforce children's interest in counting. n Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. For example, parents share common key words in their home language, and the

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need to do better?

8 September 2022 childminder sensitively corrects and models language to further support children's language development. n The childminder plans effectively overall for the children's next steps in learning. She provides resources and activities in line with their next steps and interests. However, the planning of activities for younger children is not always as effective as possible. There are times when although younger children are happy, activities do not always have sufficient challenge to capture their interest. n Positive behaviour is promoted effectively by the childminder. She speaks calmly to children, providing lots of positive praise for their use of good manners. She has clear routines that she expects children to follow, such as using 'walking feet' inside. Children listen and respond consistently well. n The childminder develops warm and nurturing relationships with the children. She spends time playing alongside them and delights in their company. Children

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need to do better?

seek out the childminder for comfort and she celebrates their efforts and achievements with praise as they play. As a result of this, children are confident and get involved in a range of experiences. n The childminder is effective in helping children to understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise, such as through regular visits to parks and places of interest in the local community. The childminder encourages them to follow good hygiene routines and to make healthy food choices.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children. The childminder is vigilant of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of child protection issues, such as exploitation, extremism and radicalisation. The childminder has a thorough understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She supervises children well and regularly risk assesses her home.

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should:

n provide opportunities to further support and challenge the learning of younger children n make better use of opportunities that arise to promote children's mathematical development, including counting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484484 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10231960 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 4 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Rugby, Warwickshire. The provision operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 3.30pm to 5pm on a Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 6.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The childminder and the inspector observed children playing and discussed their learning and development. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in their written comments.

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Inspection activities

8 September 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

8 September 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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