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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and relaxed in this home-from-home setting. The space for children is clean, tidy and very well organised. The childminder speaks to the children in a calm and nurturing way, and they respond in a positive manner. The childminder builds strong relationships with all children. She regularly comments on the children's wider family members and home experiences to engage them in their learning. The childminder teaches children rules for the setting, such as taking their shoes off when in the house, sitting at the table while eating, and using 'kind hands'. These rules help children to understand what is expected of them.

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The provision is good

Children have opportunities to access messy outdoor activities. They explore water play and enjoy using chalks and paintbrushes to mark make on the floor and walls. Children walk with the childminder to collect other children from school. The childminder takes children on different routes so that they gain experience of the local community. Children's personal care needs are met and any dietary requirements considered. Children learn about oral hygiene and celebrate 'World Oral Hygiene Day'. They read stories about teeth and show excitement as they listen. They use props, such as toothbrushes, puppets and moulds of teeth, to support their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her curriculum effectively. The learning experiences on offer focus on children's current development, next steps in learning and their interests. For example, children have recently shown an interest in number. Therefore, the childminder provides opportunities to represent amounts with fingers, spots or fruits. This ensures that children make good progress and build on what they already know. n Children develop their communication and language skills well from their starting points. The childminder provides opportunities for them to engage in reading stories, back-and-forth conversations, and use visual prompts if they are reluctant to speak. Children very much enjoy singing. They choose different songs and use musical instruments with enthusiasm. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are given appropriate support in the setting. The childminder initiates conversations with

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need to do better?

parents about any concerns. However, the childminder does not always have the confidence to seek external advice or make necessary referrals. This does not consistently help children with SEND to make the very best possible progress. n The childminder promotes children's independence and uses day-to-day routines to support this. Children access the downstairs toilet and basin independently, and the childminder encourages them to put on their own socks. There are photographs available of the resources stored in boxes. Children use them to

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need to do better?

21 March 2023 make purposeful choices about what they would like to play with. This helps to build children's confidence to ask for something else. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, when the weekly food delivery arrives, children help to carry it to the kitchen and unpack it. The childminder uses this as an opportunity to name food items, introduce new vocabulary and discuss healthy options. Children access outdoor learning regularly and learn about the need to exercise. n Parents report that their children make great progress while at the setting, and very much enjoy the days that they attend. Parents comment on the varied activities that stimulate their children. The childminder involves parents and informs them about their child's progress through instant messages, and assessments. Parents are extremely happy with the service that the childminder provides. They say that they receive high levels of support from her.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the importance of the children being ready for the next stage in their learning, especially starting school. She has made links with the local school and attends a weekly childminder-only network playgroup in the school hall. Children develop skills to aid their future learning, such as taking turns and recognising their own name. n The childminder reflects on her own practice and environment. A group of local childminders provide a network group so that they can share practice and ideas. The childminder reflects on learning experiences and identifies areas for improvement. She has a very clear idea of which areas of her provision she would like to improve next. This helps to ensure that it is the best it can be for the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good safeguarding knowledge and is confident with the processes to report concerns. She is fully aware of signs and symptoms to look out for that may indicate a child is at risk. She knows who to contact if an allegation is made against her. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through regular training and networking with other childminders. The premises are secure. There is a keypad lock on the side gate. Inside, there are door guards on all doors, and stair gates to stop children from going upstairs. All cleaning products are kept in a locked cupboard. This helps to keep the children safe.

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should:

n strengthen practices for contacting external professionals for advice or to make referrals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486988 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10276500 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 5 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Tamworth. Her provision operates from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm. She offers funded sessions for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. 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 observed the 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

21 March 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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Inspection activities

21 March 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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