Brown, Joanne Marie

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

Children are happy and settled in the care of the friendly and professional childminder. They are confident in their environment and make choices on what they would like to do. Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors in the childminder's garden. They practise their physical skills, such as riding on wheeled toys and tricycles, negotiating the space available. Children behave well. They learn to share and are respectful to each other and adults. Children use sand timers to help them to see when it is their turn to play with their favourite toy. They follow the rules of the setting, such as using 'kind hands' and 'listening ears'. Children learn to articulate how they are feeling and begin to regulate their behaviours.

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The provision is good

Children are supported in their early literacy skills. Older children enthusiastically join in a phonics activity and recognise objects that begin with the different letter sounds. The childminder's assistant reads stories with enthusiasm and asks questions about what children can see in the pictures. Children of all ages enjoy exploring the texture of soil and sand. They develop the small muscles in their hands as they enthusiastically scoop up soil with small toy diggers. Babies show delight as the childminder's assistant takes off their socks so that they can feel the texture of the soil with their bare feet.

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The provision is good

Children learn about cultures that are different from their own. They learn about festivals throughout the year, such as Chinese New Year, where they taste different foods and learn about traditions. This helps children to develop an awareness of diversity.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is dedicated and genuinely cares about every child. She works alongside an assistant and her husband, who is also a registered childminder. They have worked hard as a team to make significant improvements since the last inspection and have accessed further training to enhance their skills and knowledge. n The childminder implements an educational programme that is broad and well sequenced. She monitors the progress children make and swiftly identifies any gaps in their learning. Children with additional needs are supported well. The childminder seeks advice if needed from external agencies and puts targeted support in place. n The childminder, co-childminder and assistant plan enjoyable adult-led activities based on what children are interested in and what they need to learn next. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points. n Children develop good social skills and learn how to play and interact with each

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need to do better?

23 May 2023 other. They work together to arrange fabric pictures of animals to create a farm scene. The childminder joins in with their play and revisits past learning, such as recalling the names of animals. However, she misses opportunities to further support children's early mathematical skills, such as matching number to quantity and comparing size. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Before children attend, the childminder gathers key information from parents, which she uses to inform planning and to follow familiar care routines. Parents are complimentary in their written feedback. They value the information the childminder shares with them and say that their children are always happy in her care. n The childminder is attentive and nurturing in her approach. She routinely changes babies' nappies and recognises when they are tired or hungry. She responds positively to babies' babbles and repeats words and sounds to support

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their communication. n Children are supported in their independence and self-care skills. They take turns to wash their hands and brush their teeth after eating. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle. n Children have lots of fun expressing their creativity as they take part in a painting activity. They use different tools, such as brushes and sponges, to experiment making marks with paint. The childminder provides a narrative as children play and asks some open-ended questions. However, she does not always consider how to adapt activities and use effective questioning techniques to provide further challenge for the most able children. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and the service she provides. Her future plans include taking children on more outings in the local community to further promote their understanding of the world. The childminder is planning

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need to do better?

to take children to see the local primary school they are due to attend, to help support smooth transitions as children move on to the next stage in their education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder, her co-childminder and assistant have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They are aware of indicators that a child could be at risk of extremist views and behaviours. The childminder knows how to make a referral if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. She knows the correct procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself, her co- childminder or assistant. The childminder carries out daily checks of her home to ensure that children play in a safe and secure environment.

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should:

23 May 2023 n consider ways to provide further challenge for the most able children to enable them to make the best possible progress in their learning n enhance the teaching of mathematics to encourage children to compare size and match number to quantity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399292 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10252470 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 9 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 9 August 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. She works with an assistant, who holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3, and a co- childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. On Friday, she operates from 7am to 1pm. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistant, co-childminder and the children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

23 May 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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