Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date: 4 October 2022 - 10 November 2022

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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

During the inspection, the childminder generally conducted herself in an appropriate manner. However, there was a brief lapse in her behaviour in front of the children. At this time, the childminder did not act as a good role model and was not fully aware of how her conduct may have an impact on the children.

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The provision requires improvement

However, the childminder gets to know the children well. She gathers information from parents regarding care routines and children's interests. The childminder uses this information to provide activities that children enjoy. Experiences that are carefully matched to their individual needs help children to settle into an unfamiliar environment. Children make choices in their play. For example, they select which resources they would like to have out and play alongside one another.

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The provision requires improvement

Children build close relationships with the childminder. They cuddle up to her on the sofa if they are tired and have a rest or a nap. Children also enjoy outings and visits. They go to varied groups and spend time with other children and their childminders. These experiences support children to develop their social skills as they mix with others in different environments.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has continued to make some improvements since the last inspection. These have a positive effect on the provision for children. However, at the end of this inspection as the inspector was preparing for feedback, the childminder was overheard using inappropriate language while talking on the telephone. The children were waking from their sleep at the time, and although it is not certain that they heard what was said, this demonstrates a lack of professionalism. The childminder did not control her emotions or reaction at the time. She did not act as a good role model to encourage or help children to learn about acceptable behaviour or how their actions may have an impact on others. n The childminder works with her assistant and meets regularly with another childminder. They reflect on their practice and plan experiences and opportunities for the children. These planned activities are varied and suitable

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need to do better?

for the children. However, they do not focus enough on the individual child or build on what they already know and can do. This means that children are not making as much progress as possible. n The childminder interacts well with the children. As they play, she asks questions to encourage children to identify colours and shapes and to name the different objects. Babies and children also enjoy time to explore at their own pace. The childminder sets out age- and stage-appropriate resources and enables children to create their own learning opportunities and test out their ideas. n Children are encouraged to share popular resources. They are becoming more

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need to do better?

4 October 2022 aware of each other and show some consideration for others. For example, they are learning to wait to have a turn and pass resources to babies so that they can join in too. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. They access their own drinks throughout the day and choose which bib they would like and where they want to sit at mealtimes. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals and follows requests from parents regarding weaning and dietary requirements. This helps children to begin to learn about their health and well-being. However, appropriate hygiene procedures are not routinely carried out. Therefore, children's ongoing health and well-being are not fully supported. n The childminder is building on her positive relationships with parents. She shares information with them about their children's learning and the care they receive. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and are happy with their

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The environment is safe and secure. The childminder conducts risk assessments of her home and any outings that children take part in. She has an appropriate understanding of the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows about safeguarding protocols and actions to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures that she and her assistants undergo relevant training to keep their knowledge up to date. This includes obtaining and maintaining first-aid qualifications. The childminder is aware that she is responsible for her assistants. While she waits for the suitability checks for her new assistant to be finalised, she ensures that they do not have sole charge of children. She has gathered references and ensured that her new assistant has the experience and knowledge for the role.

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Due date

improve understanding of their role and responsibilities and conduct themselves in an appropriate and professional manner while caring for children 28/10/2022

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Due date

act as an appropriate role model at all times to help children learn acceptable ways to behave and to support them in managing their feelings and emotions. 28/10/2022

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should:

n focus more closely on what individual children already know and can do, and enrich the opportunities provided to help them make further progress n enhance hygiene procedures to support children's ongoing good health and well- being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2578725 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10213553 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 19 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Alcester, in Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector via emails sent to the childminder on request. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 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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4 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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