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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder is caring, warm and friendly. She gets to know children well and builds strong bonds with them and their families. She is particularly attuned to babies and young children's individual needs. She sensitively follows their home routine and manages their care seamlessly throughout the day. They are continually well cared for while attending. The childminder builds children's confidence and promotes their self-esteem. She has a positive approach to managing behaviour. She teaches children appropriate boundaries and uses lots of positive reinforcement to help them behave well. As a result, children are very kind natured; they play nicely with their peers and use good manners.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is good. Babies are developing good communication, social and physical skills. The childminder interacts with them at their level and provides them with new experiences. She introduces them to a range of age-appropriate toys and equipment as soon as they are ready. For example, babies enjoy the touch and feel of textures, such as edible hay and soil. They spend time on their tummies and reach out for items that rattle, light up and make noise. This provides them with a good start and helps them to develop the skills they need for the next stage in their education.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is dedicated and has worked really effectively with the local authority improvement service to address weaknesses in practice. She conducts research and accesses training, which she shares with her assistants. She meets frequently with her fellow childminders to reflect on practice, and plans are in place for future development. This helps her to achieve good standards. n The childminder continually reviews children's interests and stage of development and uses what she knows to plan activities that promote progress. For example, she uses sensory play to focus on promoting children's communication and language. She talks to children, introduces key vocabulary and encourages two-way interactions. However, there is scope for the childminder to build on her teaching skills further to make the most of activities planned and fully extend children's development. n All children make good progress in their learning, including those with special

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educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder observes children and assesses their development. She identifies children who need additional support and implements targeted plans to promote their specific learning needs. She routinely works very closely with their parents and also external services. n The setting is highly inclusive. The childminder teaches children about the importance of kindness and generally being respectful. She helps them learn about their own similarities and differences and those of people in the

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24 November 2022 community and wider world. Recently, they have celebrated 'Pride' month, learned about the Queen, explored the festival of Diwali and also found out about Remembrance Day in an age-appropriate way. n The childminder is passionate about good nutrition, and this is a key area of her expertise. Healthy snacks and meals are provided, and she teaches children about enjoying a varied and balanced diet, which she states can include all food types in moderation. The childminder also teaches children about the importance of maintaining good hygiene practices, including brushing their teeth. n Children are happy and content attending. They confidently choose what they want to do and cooperate with daily routines. They have opportunities to play and do things from themselves, particularly inside. However, the childminder has not fully thought out how to make the best use of the outside area. Therefore,

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in the garden, children's desire to learn is somewhat limited because the space is not organised as well as possible. n Parents comment that they are very happy with the childminder. They feel that she gets to know their children well and they enjoy attending. The childminder talks to parents and uses an online application to share information and updates about their child's time at the setting. However, there is scope for the childminder to provide more guidance and advice to parents about how they can continue children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder implements her safeguarding policy and has secure knowledge of managing different types of child abuse or neglect. This includes being alert to radicalisation and extremism. The childminder keeps the environment clean and tidy. She takes part in daily risk assessments of the premises to ensure it is safe. The childminder and all those she works with are suitably vetted. Record keeping is effective, which helps maintain the smooth running of the setting. The childminder and her assistants hold paediatric first-aid qualifications, so they are well placed to manage unavoidable accidents. This promotes children's welfare and helps to protect them from harm.

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should:

n build on teaching to make the most of activities planned and fully extend children's development n review the organisation and use of the garden to better promote children's learning outside n provide parents with further guidance to help them continue children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480862 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10220763 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 18 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. The childminder operates all year around. Sessions are available Monday to Friday, from 5.30am until 6.30pm. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with two other childminders and multiple assistants on varied days.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Josephine Heath Louise Chinyuku

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Inspection activities

n The inspectors discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspectors completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. 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 shared their views of the setting with the inspectors. n The childminder provided the inspectors with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspectors viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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Inspection activities

24 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

24 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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