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

Children demonstrate that they feel secure and comfortable in the care of the attentive and nurturing childminder. They are happy to approach her for cuddles and seek reassurance if they become upset. Children build strong attachments with the childminder, who has high aspirations for all children.

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The provision is good

Children are kind and sensitive to the needs of their peers. The childminder supports children to understand their emotions and manage their feelings from a young age. As a result, they consistently display positive behaviours. Children fully understand and cooperate with routines. They recognise the need to regularly wash their hands. Children have lots of opportunities to make decisions for themselves. For instance, they choose to eat banana and watermelon for their snack.

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The provision is good

Children are confident to explore the indoor and outdoor environments, which are equipped with exciting and high-quality resources. They enjoy making choices during their play and lead their own learning, with the skilful support of the childminder. Children's natural curiosity is ignited through a range of enthusing learning opportunities. Children particularly enjoy sensory experiences. They engage for sustained periods as they explore oats in an activity tray. They gently touch the oats with their hands and display strong imaginative skills as they pretend to feed the small-world animals.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has designed an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum. She plans exciting activities based on children's interests and what skills they need to develop next. The childminder continually monitors the progress that children make. This supports her to identify any gaps in their development at the earliest opportunity. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points. n The highly qualified childminder meets the needs of all children in her care effectively. She is passionate about providing all children with the best possible early educational experiences. The childminder attends a local networking group with other providers in the area. However, she does not always maximise these networking opportunities to share best practice and reflect on her provision to enrich children's experiences even further. n Children demonstrate positive attitudes during their play. They display high

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levels of concentration as they mix petals into water with a ladle. They show they are developing good physical skills and coordination as they carefully fill a watering can and transport the water to another bowl. The childminder is encouraging and praises children, which supports their confidence and self-

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14 June 2023 esteem. n The childminder understands the importance of prioritising children's communication and language skills. Children show an interest in books from a young age. They independently turn the pages and listen intently as the childminder reads to them. The childminder provides a narrative to children as they play. She introduces new vocabulary, such as 'beetroot', and models the correct pronunciation of words to support children's speech. The childminder asks children thought-provoking questions to support their critical-thinking skills and build on their language skills further. In turn, children are becoming confident communicators. n Since registration, the childminder has accessed a range of mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid, to help build on her practice. However, she recognises that there is scope to focus her programme for professional development more precisely on her teaching skills to elevate her

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already good practice to the highest possible level. n Children develop a strong awareness of healthy lifestyles from a young age. The childminder helps children to grow their own fruit and vegetables. She provides children with nutritious, home-cooked snacks and meals. The childminder teaches children that food gives them energy and all foods can be eaten in moderation. Children access fresh drinking water throughout the day and benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares information with parents about children's care routines and progress. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder and the care and education she provides. They say that she is caring, patient and a hugely positive influence for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates secure knowledge of an array of child protection issues, including female genital mutilation and county lines. She routinely undertakes safeguarding training, which contributes to children's safety. The childminder has a good understanding of the indicators that a child could be at risk of harm. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she need to report a concern, including if she is worried that a child or family member is being radicalised. There is a robust system in place to monitor children's attendance. The childminder follows up on any unexplained absences as a priority. This helps to promote children's welfare.

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should:

n maximise opportunities to network with other providers to share best practice

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should:

14 June 2023 and reflect on the overall quality of provision even further n expand the programme for professional development to more precisely focus on elevating the already good teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2589859 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10249154 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Stratford-upon-Avon. She operates during term time from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday. 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 she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outside, and evaluated the impact on children's progress. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' views and considered the child's voice during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and qualifications of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

14 June 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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