Childminder in Warwickshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of how to design and sequence a curriculum to give all children, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, the knowledge and skills they require to succeed in the next stage of their education. n The childminder understands how children develop and knows how to plan stimulating activities to promote their learning further. For example, the childminder provides many examples of stimulating activities that she will plan to help improve children's knowledge and skills across all seven areas of learning. n The childminder is aware of the significance of building children's confidence and promoting their independence, in order to teach them resilience and build their character. n The childminder is aware of the importance of providing a healthy diet and the effect this has on a child's body and mind. She talks passionately about

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prioritising children's independence and helping them to make healthy choices in regard to food and exercise. n The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of activities and strategies that will help teach children to recognise potential hazards and how to keep themselves safe, including teaching children how to stay safe when using the internet. n The childminder is aware of the need to build effective partnerships with parents, to help improve children's educational outcomes and promote their well-being. For example, she talks confidently about the importance of recognising parents as children's first educators. n The childminder talks confidently about the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures and knows what steps to take should she believe a child is at risk, including the threat of radical ideas. n The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of her home and ensures the

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premises are safe from potential hazards. For example, she is aware to implement additional safety procedures for parents and visitors to follow when entering her house.

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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 201011 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10234287 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 1 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Atherstone. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the childminder's first routine inspection 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 childminder. n The inspector looked at the documentation used by the childminder, including evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, public liability insurance and proof of paediatric first-aid training. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector discussed safeguarding arrangements and protocols the childminder would follow if she had concerns about a child's safety.

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Inspection activities

12 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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12 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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