Childminder in Warwickshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has not notified Ofsted of assistants working in the setting. This is an offence.

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The provision requires improvement

Children settle extremely quickly with the childminder. They feel safe and secure here and form strong bonds with adults. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They develop their communication skills by listening to and joining in with a range of familiar nursery rhymes. They laugh as they make their own music with a range of instruments. The childminder and her assistants talk to children about what they are doing and ask them questions in play; this supports children to develop their speaking skills.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has high expectations for behaviour and as such, behaviour is good. Children listen and respond to instructions and share their toys in play. Children enjoy developing their physical skills here. For example, they climb on the range of equipment outside and smile as they play football. Children develop their smaller hand muscles as they use tongs to pick up and match objects to the same coloured cups. Children benefit from extra opportunities, such as visiting the park and playgroups with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n There are weaknesses in leadership and management because the childminder has not notified Ofsted of assistants working in the setting. This means Ofsted has not been able to determine the suitability of assistants, to carry out their roles and responsibilities. The impact on children is minimised because of the assistants undergoing other vetting checks. The childminder does not leave assistants unsupervised with children. n The childminder has a process in place for finding out what children know and can do when they first start the setting. Once children are settled, she regularly assesses children and reviews next steps to ensure children make continually good progress. n The childminder has an understanding of British values and how to promote them in the setting. She teaches children about similarities and differences in age appropriate ways. n The childminder and assistants are attuned to babies' needs. They are quick to

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recognise when babies are hungry or tired and swiftly attend to these needs to ensure babies are settled and happy. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence, such as selecting their own resources in play. Children take off their own coats and feed themselves. n The childminder is attuned to children's interests and children's development in

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need to do better?

13 April 2023 all areas of learning is promoted well. Children learn about mathematical language, such as 'full' and 'empty' and develop their fine motor skills, such as by using tongs to move objects and drawing pictures on the outdoor chalkboard. n The childminder places a high priority on physical development. She provides babies with a range of equipment, such as bouncers and activity tables to support babies to pull themselves to standing. The childminder supports older children well with their toilet training. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say their children are happy, healthy and enjoy attending. Parents report the childminder is attentive and nurturing, and creates a relaxing, fun, safe, cheerful and creative environment. n The childminder works well with external agencies to ensure children receive the support they require. However, she does not yet work in partnership with the

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staff at other settings children attend. This means that children do not always receive continuity in their care. n The childminder is reflective and sets out priorities for development. However, professional development opportunities to build on the knowledge and skills of herself and her assistants have not yet been identified to raise the quality of practice further. n Behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistants work closely with parents to ensure behaviour management techniques are consistent between the home and the setting. n The childminder has a clear vision for her curriculum and shares this with her assistants. She ensures children have access to a range of resources during their time with her and ensures the daily routine allows children to have plenty of time to choose their own toys and direct their own play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Despite weaknesses in the leadership of the setting, these do not have an adverse impact on the safety of children. The childminder has a good understanding of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder knows what to do should an allegation be made about her. She ensures her safeguarding training is up to date. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and secure for children.

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Due date

13 April 2023 improve knowledge of changes that must be notified to Ofsted and the timescale for notification. 27/04/2023

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should:

n identify professional development opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge, and enhance the quality of teaching and education to an even higher level n develop partnership working with the staff at other settings where children attend and exchange information to support continuity in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2627287 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10281113 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 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Birmingham. The childminder works with two assistants. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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 inspector spoke to the childminder about her intention for children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, assistants and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector communicated with children at appropriate times in the inspection.

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Inspection activities

13 April 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

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