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

The childminder's practice is highly commendable. Children arrive exceptionally happy and excited to greet her. The childminder's gentle and affectionate approach makes children feel safe and self-assured. Children are confident and independent to a great degree, demonstrating a tremendous sense of belonging and a superb attitude to learning. From the minute they walk into the childminder's home, children are eager to investigate all the exciting resources prepared for them.

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The provision is outstanding

The learning environment is planned for children exceptionally well in accordance with their ages, abilities and interests. The curriculum is admirably ambitious for all children, who progress rapidly from their starting points in all areas of learning. For example, young children explore sensory play with tiny pumpkins. They competently scoop out the seeds and learn new vocabulary exceedingly well. Older children investigate the different properties of various pumpkins and count in sequence.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's safety and well-being are of paramount importance to the childminder. They develop impressive physical skills by safely taking risks during outdoor play. Children are amazingly kind and caring towards each other. For example, children peel and cut their fruit during their snack, offering help and support to younger children who might struggle. Children enjoy meaningful conversations with the childminder and their peers. They talk impressively about the variety of fruit on offer, their smell and consistency, and the effect healthy food has on their bodies and moods.

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n The childminder composes her curriculum exceptionally well. She establishes children's starting points through careful initial observations and assessments. She liaises closely with parents before she plans children's further learning opportunities. Children feel empowered and take charge of their learning at all times. n The childminder's effective teaching extends children's knowledge of the world and broadens their childhood experiences admirably well. For example, children learn where milk comes from by reading books about farm animals. They visit a farm and discuss how important the job of delivering milk is. n The childminder excels in teaching children how to live a healthy lifestyle and broadens their understanding of the importance of self-care. For example, children receive a visit from a dental nurse who discusses the importance of oral health with them. In addition, children benefit from healthy and nutritious meals

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and learn about the abundance of fruit and vegetables that keep them active. n Children learn to appreciate diversity and inclusion through celebrations of

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5 October 2022 different cultural festivals. They are encouraged to learn about other cultures. They learn about what other children from different cultural backgrounds do, how they look, what they like and what their favourite food might be. n Children are articulate and develop their communication skills impressively well. They are fascinated when listening to stories and fill in the gaps with repetitive phrases surprisingly accurately. Children develop a love of books. They look at books independently and enthusiastically read to each other. n The childminder sparks children's curiosity about nature, as she teaches them about changes that occur in the environment. For example, children benefit from a range of experiences and meaningful discussions about the weather changes and their effect on natural resources in the garden. n The partnership with parents is commendable. The childminder regularly informs

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parents about her learning intentions and children's achievements and provides insight on how to extend children's knowledge at home. The childminder regularly and effectively assesses children's progress and almost instantly addresses gaps in their learning. n The childminder constantly improves her knowledge through frequent professional development training and liaising with other professionals to discuss best practice. She has a clear vision of what she wants to teach children to ensure they are ready for school and works tirelessly to implement it. n The childminder demonstrates impeccable knowledge of policies and procedures and implements them consistently. There is a strong emphasis on keeping children safe. The childminder keeps robust records of any medical conditions the children may have. She works closely with parents to ensure that children's needs are fully met and that they thrive in her care.

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n The childminder's home is maintained and organised exceptionally well. The childminder carries out regular and robust safety checks of all resources and outdoor apparatus to ensure children's safety at all times. Children learn about risks and how to access outdoor equipment safely. They gradually develop their understanding of how to keep themselves safe during outings through constant reminders and prompts.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding arrangements is exceptional. She understands signs that a child might be at risk of harm, including the detrimental impact of indirect exposure to domestic abuse on children's well-being. She also demonstrates outstanding knowledge of making referrals to local authorities and safeguarding partners. The childminder constantly improves her understanding of the newest safeguarding subjects by attending monthly briefing meetings with the local authority safeguarding team. She demonstrates extensive knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty strategy to stop children and their families from being drawn into terrorism and of the dangers of county lines affecting rural areas. The childminder goes beyond following policies and procedures by researching how to keep children safe in her local neighbourhood.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454419 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10235985 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 8 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Polesworth, Tamworth. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, 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 provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning and discussed the children's progress. 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 Parents and carers shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

5 October 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 October 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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