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 and her assistant develop exceptionally warm and nurturing relationships with the children in their care. Children feel safe and secure, and clear routines throughout the day further support their feelings of connection and belonging. For example, children have their own space to hang their coats and take off their shoes. Children's social skills and friendships are well supported. They develop strong relationships with their peers, and enjoy spending time in each other's company.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from spending time outdoors. The childminder and her assistant offer a safe space in the garden for children to engage in activities that help the development of their gross-motor skills, such as riding, balancing and scooting. They also spend time walking in the local area and exploring the natural world. Children enjoy bird watching, and are keen to go into the garden to look for the species of birds that they have spotted on their poster.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder. They snuggle together on the sofa and relax as she engages them in their favourite tale. Children confidently offer their thoughts and opinions on the story. The childminder is an enthusiastic storyteller, and children delight in participating.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant have developed and implemented an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum since their previous inspection. The curriculum reflects individual learning styles and supports all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make the best possible progress. The childminder observes children's play, and uses this information to plan effectively for future learning. n Children's communication and language skills are promoted effectively. The childminder ensures that children are exposed to a wide vocabulary. Staff model the correct pronunciation of words. Children are encouraged to talk, and are offered space and time to share their ideas, thoughts and opinions. This helps children, including those with speech delay, to develop as confident communicators. n Children behave extremely well. They play cooperatively and support each other to complete tasks. Children listen carefully and respond positively to the

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need to do better?

childminder and her assistant. They follow instructions promptly and are keen to hear what is on offer next. Children demonstrate enthusiasm for each and every experience, and are highly engaged in their play. n Children's physical well-being is well supported. They benefit from fresh air and exercise. Children are offered a healthy snack and lunch, which they enjoy.

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need to do better?

1 February 2023 However, on occasion, there are times when the childminder does not maximise every opportunity to build on children's knowledge to extend their understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle for their growth and development. n The childminder plans highly engaging activities that extend children's fine- motor skills and hand-to-eye coordination. Children safely use knives to chop fruit at snack time. They also enjoy threading cereal hoops onto a lace to make a bird feeder. The childminder skilfully supports children's mathematical development by encouraging them to estimate and count the hoops. n The childminder and her assistant offer unhurried support to children. This enables children to develop their self-care skills and independence. Children independently wash their hands, and persevere to put on their own shoes and coats. The childminder reminds children of how they have successfully

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need to do better?

completed these tasks before. In turn, this encourages them to keep trying. n The childminder supports her assistant to continue to develop as a professional. She provides specific feedback on her performance and involves her effectively in evaluating the provision, in order to drive improvement further. The childminder and her assistant attend regular training and reflect on how they can embed best practice across the setting. n The childminder frequently seeks the thoughts and opinions of parents. Parents are delighted with the service on offer to their children. They comment positively on the nurturing relationships between the childminder, her assistant and the children. Parents are enthusiastic about the range of experiences and activities that children get involved in, and the positive impact this has on their progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She attends regular training and has secure knowledge of the local arrangements for safeguarding. The childminder ensures that her assistant accesses training, and is equally as confident about her responsibility in protecting children from harm. The childminder and her assistant have strong working knowledge of the signs and symptoms of child abuse. They are confident about the action they would need to take if they were concerned about a child. Children are encouraged to think about their own safety. The childminder's curriculum supports them to risk assess their own play effectively.

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should:

n make even better use of every day routines to further extend children's understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, to enable them to make healthy choices independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2539806 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10237508 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 9 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Nuneaton, North Warwickshire. She employs one assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any further impact of the pandemic with the inspector and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the childminder's. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

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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