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 have formed a good, secure relationship with the childminder. They seek comforting cuddles when they feel a little unsure and settle quickly. Children explore the activities on offer with determination. They concentrate as they carefully move conkers into different containers. Children lead their own learning as they choose what they want to use when creating their pictures. For instance, they choose from a selection of tools to create marks while painting.

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The provision is good

Children find out about the world around them as they extend their knowledge about how vegetables grow. They make choices and plan what to grow next in their own vegetable patch in the garden. They discover they are part of a wider community when they visit local places, such as the library to read stories together. Children learn about their differences and what makes them unique, reading stories about different skin colour, for example. This helps children to build a positive image about themselves and others. Children explore a range of cultural festivals and celebrations they and others may celebrate.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements a clear curriculum and has tailored this to meet the needs of the children attending. She gathers information about children when they start to support their learning. The childminder regularly carries out assessments. She reviews children's next steps to provide a range of valuable activities to help close any gaps in their learning. n Children make good progress in their development. The childminder recognises what skills she needs to focus on to ensure that children are fully supported in their learning. She attends regular training to build on her own professional development. For example, recent training has enabled her to enhance the delivery of activities to fully support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This is to ensure inclusivity for all children so they can fully participate in what is on offer. n The childminder develops children's communication and language skills, as she

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need to do better?

provides commentary during a sensory activity with walnuts and autumnal objects. However, at times, the childminder does not clearly explain to children what the objects are, to develop their vocabulary. For example, the childminder does not make full use of opportunities that arise to fully challenge children's language skills and help them to gain a secure understanding of new words. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. She shares information with them about daily activities and what she is working towards in their learning. During the COVID-19 pandemic when children did not attend, the childminder shared some ideas for parents to support children's learning at home. Parents value the caring and nurturing care the childminder provides for their children.

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26 September 2022 However, she does not routinely provide parents with ideas to further build on children's knowledge and skills at home. n Children follow good handwashing routines before mealtimes. The childminder supports younger children to wash their hands to ensure they correctly follow the routine. She explains this to them to help build their understanding of why they wash their hands to keep themselves healthy. n The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices at mealtimes. She offers children the choice of vegetables and fruit that they can choose to have with their meal. The childminder provides effective activities that teach children about good food choices. n The childminder successfully prepares children for the transition to school well. She recognises the skills children need to help them with this transition. The childminder helps children to build their confidence and encourages them to try

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things for themselves. For instance, scooping out the fruit from the bowl at lunchtime. n Children behave well. The childminder provides clear explanations to children to help them to understand rules and boundaries. She helps children to learn about their emotions and to recognise what they are feeling. This helps children to understand acceptable behaviours and how to overcome conflicts.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms a child may be at risk of harm. She knows local safeguarding procedures and when to report concerns. The childminder knows how to report any allegations made against a household member. She carries out risk assessments of the family home to ensure the environment is safe and secure. During activities, the childminder regularly assesses the risks to ensure they are suitable. She reminds children to keep themselves safe when using equipment, such as scissors.

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should:

n refine teaching techniques to fully challenge children's language development n strengthen parent partnerships to provide information to extend children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441231 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10235647 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Leamington Spa. She operates all year round, from 8.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 provider 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 inspector conducted a learning walk to discuss the curriculum and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed feedback from parents and took account of their views of the setting. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed children's learning with the childminder. n The childminder shared relevant paperwork with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions of children with the childminder.

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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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