Childminder in Warwickshire

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder explains her knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how she uses her ambitious curriculum to help children to gain the learning they need in preparation for their next stages in learning. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder works with a co-childminder in her home. She uses the information she gains from parents, together with her own observations of children, to decide what to teach them next, building on what they know and can do so far. n The childminder has a vast range of resources, which she changes to meet the current needs and interests of the children. However, the organisation of resources and other additional items in play areas is cluttered. This could hinder children's independent learning and exploration. n The childminder has a good understanding of signs and symptoms that indicate

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a child may be at risk of abuse. She knows the local procedures to report concerns about the welfare of a child. This includes if an allegation is made against her or a household member. n The childminder keeps her knowledge and training up to date. She attends additional child protection training to ensure she has a sound knowledge of a range of child protection matters. She maintains her paediatric first-aid training and knowledge. Through discussion, she shows she has a good understanding of the emergency action she would need to take in the event of a medical emergency. n The childminder is reflective. She has regular discussions with her co- childminder to evaluate their practice. However, she does not yet routinely seek the views of parents about the service they and their children receive, to contribute to this evaluation. That said, parents provided information, when asked. Parents said the childminder is caring and thoughtful and they are happy

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with the information they receive about their children's learning progress. n The childminder explains the strategies she uses to manage children's behaviour. She explains how she helps older children to play together and to take turns. She says that she takes children out to play in larger groups of children to help them to develop their social skills. n The childminder explains how she helps children to develop tolerance and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others in our communities. She provides various stories and activities to help children to respect those differences. n The childminder maintains the required documentation and ensures that it is detailed and accurate.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY487399 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10275586 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 and lives in Kenilworth. She works with her mother, 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 holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder follows the Montessori approach to teaching and learning.

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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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