Childminder in Warwickshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains the approaches she uses to ensure she meets the requirements for learning and development. She is experienced and clearly explains her curriculum and the high expectations she has for what she wants children to achieve. In discussion, she explains how she amends her teaching to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are included and make good progress. n The childminder works together with her co-childminder. She explains that she makes use of information gained from parents and from her own observations to focus her teaching on what children need to learn next. The childminder explains she uses the interests that children show to engage them in play and includes the learning in her interactions with them. n The childminder has a varied range of resources, which she amends to suit the current needs and interests that children show. However, play areas are

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cluttered. The organisation of resources and additional items could hinder children's ability to explore and focus as they play independently. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from abuse. She knows signs and symptoms that raise concerns that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the local procedures to report these concerns about a child's safety and welfare. This includes if an allegation is made against her or a member of the household. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. She attends a range of training, in particular to increase her knowledge of other child protection matters. She ensures that her paediatric first-aid knowledge and training is kept up to date. n The childminder and her co-childminder say they regularly reflect on their practice through discussions. Although the childminder does not yet seek the views of parents about her provision to contribute to this reflection. When

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parents were asked, they stated that they are happy with the care and learning their children receive. They said their children are happy attending and that they are confident their children are safe. Parents value the information they receive about what their children are currently learning and the progress they make. n Through discussion, the childminder describes the positive strategies used to help children to behave well. She explains that she uses age-appropriate explanation and a range of activities and books to support children's understanding of the behaviour that is expected of them. n The childminder explains that she provides opportunities for children to learn and understand about the similarities and differences in others in our communities. She uses factual books and fictional stories, together with activities, to help children to develop respect and tolerance of these differences. n The childminder maintains the documentation that is required and makes sure

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that it is detailed and kept up to date.

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24 January 2023 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 EY487370 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10275598 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 3 Date of previous inspection 31 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She works alongside her daughter who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She is a qualified teacher and also a qualified Montessori teacher. The childminder follows the Montessori philosophy in her setting.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the organisation and intent of the curriculum and how the environment is arranged. n The inspector took account of the views of parents about the provision from the written information provided. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and discussed how the setting is organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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24 January 2023 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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24 January 2023 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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