Childminder in Warwickshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder completes comprehensive risk assessments to improve and maintain the safe environment she provides for children. She applies the same robust risk assessments to assess risks outside of the setting, such as how to stay safe while crossing roads. n The childminder has a strong understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She has clear knowledge about how to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and knows which professionals to contact should she have a concern. n The childminder explains how she teaches children about living a healthy lifestyle. She provides a varied range of healthy food choices and encourages children to taste new food. The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about hygiene practices, such as washing their hands and brushing their teeth. n The childminder explains how she plans activities around children's interests and emphasises the importance of listening to children's opinions. She provides a

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range of good resources and describes how she covers all areas of learning to build on what children already know and can do. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to provide an inclusive provision. She explains how she encourages children to share and be kind. Children are taught about each other's cultures, needs, backgrounds and beliefs and learn about respecting people's differences. n The childminder describes how important it is to make strong links with local schools and childminders. She shares information about children's development to ensure a consistent and high level of input from other professionals known to the children. n The childminder explains how she expands children's knowledge and experiences when they go on outings, such as visiting the local park, farm shop and forest school. The childminder can identify the impact on children's learning from these experiences. She describes how children are learning about how to

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY484122 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10236569 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 8 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. She operates her provision all year round between the hours of 7.45am to 9am and 3.30pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her provision to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector reviewed evidence of suitability for the childminder and the adults living on the premises. n The childminder explained how she works in partnership with parents to support children's development and the inspector read older children's feedback forms and took these into account when writing the report.

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Inspection activities

26 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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26 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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