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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a cosy and nurturing atmosphere for children to thrive. She supports their emotional well-being successfully. Children are excited and joyful throughout the day. They demonstrate that they enjoy being in the childminder's home. The childminder teaches children to manage their feelings and behaviour and to understand their emotions. Children develop a sense of belonging and gain a positive understanding of themselves. For example, children access their favourite books independently and sit in a small circle to read.

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The provision is good

Children are confident to explore their environment independently and show a positive attitude to learning. Children delight in finding large letters to fit into the large puzzles in the garden. They keep trying when they make mistakes and persevere until they are successful. They work as a team.

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The provision is good

Children are engrossed in their self-chosen activities. They have plenty of opportunities to be physically active and develop their small and large muscles. Children catch and kick a ball in the garden and set up large puzzle tiles. They competently navigate and negotiate their space when engaging in various physical activities. For example, children set up a bowling game far away from the puzzles to ensure that all children are safe during their play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder devises her curriculum by observing how children lead their play and what makes them curious. She gathers detailed information from parents about children's abilities and interests. This helps her to plan stimulating activities and hands-on experiences that engage children in the curriculum. All children make good progress across all areas of learning. n Children benefit from many outings that broaden their experiences and knowledge. For example, children visit farms, a dinosaur park, museums, and local play groups. This helps children to widen their vocabulary, understand their world, and explore the wider community. n The childminder engages with children in meaningful conversations. She enriches children's vocabulary and gently corrects their mistakes to ensure that they learn correct language use. For example, children discuss why a dog barks in the garden and what he likes doing there. Children describe and make

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references to their past experiences while they read books. n The childminder differentiates children's learning to ensure that all of their needs are met. For example, younger children learn to catch and throw a ball while older children guess the number of knocked-down pins during a bowling game. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to explore with their senses. Children benefit from activities that support their imagination. For

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need to do better?

25 May 2023 example, they build towers, houses, and a place for a helicopter to land using construction blocks and other materials. However, at times, the childminder does not give children time to find answers for themselves when they investigate, and she provides solutions for them. This does not support children's thinking- process development as well as possible. n Children benefit from healthy snacks and lunches. The childminder liaises with parents to promote healthy choices for children's lunch boxes. Children are excited to set up a table for lunch, and they discuss what they eat with their friends. n The childminder works in partnership with parents effectively. She has two-way dialogue with parents, and regularly shares information about children's learning and development. Parents compliment the childminder for providing their children with a safe and nurturing environment. n The childminder teaches children to use numbers and mathematical concepts in

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everyday contexts. For example, children count in sequence during their play and guess the number of bricks that they need to use to build a wall. This helps children to deepen their understanding of numbers in practice. n The childminder has clear learning intentions and an ambitious, inclusive curriculum for all children. She liaises with schools and other local agencies to evaluate and improve her service for children and their families. n The childminder teaches children about the rules and expectations that support social interactions in a group. She helps children to understand how their behaviour impacts others. Children are polite and follow the rules and expectations that prepare them well for starting school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly attends safeguarding training and the local authority's update meetings to ensure that her knowledge is current. She speaks confidently about procedures that she would follow if she believed a child was at risk of harm. She understands her duty to protect children and their families from being drawn into terrorism and county lines. She demonstrates her knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty, and regularly updates her safeguarding policy to ensure that it reflects the current government guidelines. The childminder teaches children to take calculated risks and keep themselves safe. For example, children know the procedures to follow during outings to keep themselves safe, such as wearing safety vests.

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should:

n enhance teaching to increase opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills and solve problems independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2611504 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10280966 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Alcester. She offers care all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, 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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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.

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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

25 May 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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