Ward, Rachel Leesa

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

Children enjoy attending the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They form a strong bond with the childminder. The youngest children go to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance. This shows that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children are confident and make their own choices. For example, they choose what they would like to play with from a picture book of resources. This helps children to build their independence skills and means they can follow their own interests.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from daily trips outdoors. They learn about the rules to follow while outside and how to stay safe as they walk to the local school. The childminder teaches road safety. Children listen for the beeps and wait for the flashing lights to change colour before crossing the road. These daily experiences mean children are learning important skills for the future. All children show a love of books. The childminder skilfully engages children in story time. They enjoy sharing a variety of books, and even the youngest children help to turn the pages. Children feel the textures on the pages and use their imagination to finish the story.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made good progress in improving her teaching skills since her last inspection. She proactively seeks support from her local authority and completes ongoing training. The childminder regularly listens to podcasts to help her keep up to date with safeguarding issues and changes within the early years sector. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses her excellent knowledge of the children and their interests to plan a broad curriculum. There is a clear aim for what she wants children to learn. Children gain the skills needed to be ready for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school. n Children have lots of opportunities to take part in conversations and practise their speaking. The childminder models language, repeats phrases and introduces new words. This helps children to develop good communication and language skills. However, at times, the childminder asks lots of questions.

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need to do better?

Children do not get the time they need to think and respond. This sometimes prevents children from being challenged to the highest level and from having enough opportunities to enrich their learning. n The childminder is responsive to children's needs. For example, she recognises if they are tired and practises safe sleep measures. The childminder respectfully attends to children's personal hygiene needs and supports them to be independent with these skills too. Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks and fresh water. They follow good hygiene practice. The children know to wash their

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18 November 2022 hands before eating and after touching the family pets. They help to tidy up and learn about small animal care. This helps children develop empathy and respect for others. n The childminder is a good role model. She promotes the use of manners. Children respond automatically with 'please' and 'thank you' as they receive snack. Children follow the childminder's instructions, and behaviour is good. While playing, children take turns and celebrate each other's achievements. n Children have many opportunities to learn about their wider community. They visit the local church, cafes, library and the fields across the road. They spend time with other childminders and attend play groups. This gives the children rich learning experiences and chances to mix with a variety of people, which develops their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. n Children benefit from the strong partnership between the childminder and

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parents. Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder. They describe her as 'very reliable' and a 'great communicator'. They say their children are developing confidence and can be themselves in her home-from-home environment. The childminder supports children and parents through difficult times and remains professional. The childminder also works well with other agencies and acts on any concerns she has with children. This means that children and parents benefit from early intervention, if needed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She has good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is familiar with the correct procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She assesses the risks in her home, garden and with her pets effectively. She completes daily safety checks for hazards and take steps to minimise these. Safety measures are in place, and children are safe and secure in the childminder's care.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to think through ideas, respond to questions and enhance their own learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400442 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10233150 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 24 February 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Studley, Warwickshire. The childminder operates from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 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 they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 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

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