Powell, Nicola Ann

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

The childminder nurtures warm and trusting relationships with the children. They separate well from their parents and are keen to come inside the childminder's home and get involved in play. Children seek the childminder out for comfort and as a play partner. For example, they invite her into their role play by offering items for her to hold as they load up a tray. They delight in her company and respond positively to her joyful interactions.

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The provision is good

Children are curious and interested learners. They move confidently between the sensory trays on offer. The childminder encourages children to make considered choices about the tools they would like to use when playing with sand, water and pasta. They develop and practise their fine motor skills and hand-to-eye coordination as they scoop, fill and empty various containers.

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The provision is good

Together with the childminder, children spend much time outdoors. They benefit from fresh air and exercise as they visit local parks and attractions. The childminder encourages children to run freely in safe open spaces, and they play on large play equipment in the parks. This supports the development of their confidence and gross motor skills. Children also delight in feeding the horses locally, and they know that the horses like carrots.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear vision for children's learning. Overall, she has developed an ambitious curriculum that reflects their interests. The childminder carefully observes the children, and she uses information gathered to engage them effectively in a variety of activities. However, she does not make full use of children's assessment information to precisely identify the knowledge and skills they need to extend their learning even further. n Parents are really pleased with the service their children receive. They comment positively on the warm and nurturing relationships that the childminder develops with the children. Parents state that children are 'so keen to get inside that they do not give us a backward glance'. They are extremely pleased with the progress that children make and the many experiences they have while in the care of the childminder. n The childminder is a good role model for children's communication and

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language. She uses descriptive vocabulary to enable children to make links between words and their play actions. For example, she introduces the word 'squidgy' as children explore the pasta that they have put into the water tray. The childminder then supports children to use newly acquired words in their play. n The childminder encourages children to explore the learning environment. She

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need to do better?

25 May 2023 teaches children to use the step down into the garden safely. They confidently make choices about where they spend their time and the resources they use in their play. However, the childminder does not have fully ambitious expectations of what children can attempt for themselves to develop their self-care skills even further. n Children are learning to play cooperatively. The childminder supports them to engage with each other. For example, she ensures that she has enough beanbags when children demonstrate an interest in throwing. She interacts joyfully with them, balancing the beanbags on their heads. Children quickly learn that the beanbags fall when they move their heads and are delighted when they make this happen. n The childminder fosters a love of reading, and children freely access books and stories. They snuggle up with her to share the books they choose and learn to competently turn the pages. She sensitively offers time and space for children to

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point to the pictures and respond to what they see. The childminder also encourages children's early literacy skills through rhythm and rhyme as they enthusiastically use musical instruments to participate in singing. n The childminder is committed to continuously developing the service on offer to children. She attends regular training sessions and webinars and uses the acquired knowledge to impact positively on her practice. She reflects on what works well and uses this information to strive to meet children's individual needs across the provision.

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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 and responsibility to keep children safe. She has a good working knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and is clear about the action she would need to take if she has a concern about a child. She attends safeguarding updates and has completed the training for designated safeguarding leads. The childminder is knowledgeable about the local safeguarding arrangements. She assesses and minimises risks effectively across her provision and takes appropriate action to ensure the safety of children when they visit local parks and places of interest.

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should:

n make better use of assessment arrangements to identify precisely the learning experiences that children need to help them to build on what they already know and can do n review care routines to extend opportunities for children to develop their independence and self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318927 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10285810 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 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that 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 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 childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the

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Inspection activities

25 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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