Childminder in Warwickshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement

Children receive a warm welcome on arrival at the setting. They separate well from their parents, and they are happy to see their peers. For most of the day, children are safe in the setting and the childminder and her assistant work well as a team to ensure they are effectively supervised. However, for a short period over lunchtime, the level of supervision is reduced when the childminder's assistant is in the kitchen preparing lunch. As a result, children's well-being is compromised.

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The provision requires improvement

Children benefit from fresh air and exercise, spending time outdoors in the safe and secure garden. They have the opportunity to develop their gross motor skills. For example, they skilfully use a range of wheeled vehicles. Children learn about the seasons and develop their knowledge of the weather. They know that the wind makes the trees shake and that's why the leaves fall to the ground.

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The provision requires improvement

Children play well together. They are supported effectively to take turns and share the toys and resources on offer. Children remember to say 'please' and 'thank you', and their positive behaviour is acknowledged and praised. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models for the children. They are respectful of children's feelings and their interactions with them are joyful.

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need to do better?

n The childminder needs to further develop the curriculum in order for it to more accurately reflect and meet the individual needs of the younger children in her care. She plans activities and experiences that some children benefit from. Occasionally, however, younger children are not able to be involved in ways that precisely support their learning and development. n Overall, children are keen to get involved in the learning experiences on offer in the provision. They become engaged and focused. However, at times, they are restricted from being able to make active choices about the toys and equipment they use in their play. This restricts their creativity and their ability to develop their own ideas. n Children play cooperatively. They are happy to share, and they enjoy each other's company. For example, older children engage in lively chatter as they play with dough. The childminder and her assistant model respectful interactions

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with the children. There is a lively and positive buzz, as children delight in guessing animal noises with the childminder's assistant. n Children's independence and self-care skills are well supported. The childminder teaches children to wash their hands competently, and children are then keen to do this by themselves. Children respond positively to the childminder and her assistant. They follow instructions promptly and persevere in putting on their own shoes when getting ready to play outdoors.

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need to do better?

9 November 2022 n The childminder and her assistant promote children's communication and language well. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure children have access to speech and language support, if needed. She works effectively to implement agreed targets. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress with their communication skills. n Children are well supported to develop their vocabulary as the childminder and her assistant introduce new words and make connections between language and the children's play. For example, the childminder describes children's actions as they scoop up the leaves with the diggers in the garden, effectively modelling 'scraping', 'scooping' and 'gathering'. n The childminder develops systems to lead and manage her provision. She takes time to delegate tasks to her assistant and ensures he is clear about her

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expectations. Both the childminder and her assistant attend training to further extend their knowledge and understanding. They reflect on, and discuss, the service they offer, and work together to develop the provision. n Parents are pleased with the service. They particularly appreciate the warm and nurturing relationships that both the childminder and her assistant develop with the children. They are delighted with the progress their children are making, particularly regarding their speech and language. Parents feel well informed about their child's learning, and they speak positively about the daily diaries that the childminder shares with them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant attend training to update their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. They are clear about their role in protecting children from harm, and understand the types of risk that children may be exposed to. The childminder takes responsibility for supporting her assistant to effectively identify, record and report any concerns. Both the childminder and her assistant are clear about the action they should take if an allegation is made against them, or a member of their family. The childminder regularly updates the safeguarding information displayed in the setting to ensure her assistant is aware of the local safeguarding arrangements.

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Due date

9 November 2022 review the deployment and role of adults over the lunchtime period to ensure supervision is adequate to maintain the safety and well-being of all children. 09/12/2022

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should:

n review the curriculum to more precisely support the learning needs of younger children, enabling them to be appropriately involved in planned activities, therefore making the best possible progress n provide opportunities for children to access a wider range of resources that enable them to explore and develop their own ideas and creativity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366212 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10221929 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 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the Nuneaton area of Warwickshire. She works with an assistant. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to the childminding assistant during the inspection, and took account of their views. 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 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

9 November 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

9 November 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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