Childminder in Warwickshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

Safeguarding weaknesses compromise children's safety. This is because the childminder does not take the appropriate action to minimise and remove risks in the outdoor area. In addition, when children are outside, the childminder does not always adequately supervise them to ensure they are protected from harm.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They make good progress in their learning and development. Children have strong attachments to the childminder, who is warm and caring. They enjoy good friendships with each other, and they share and take turns as they play.

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The provision is inadequate

Children enjoy lots of trips and visits. This develops their physical skills and understanding of the wider world. They go to the park, local woods and reservoir. Children learn about the weather and different seasons. They begin to understand that they need an umbrella when it rains and that they should wear sun cream and a hat in the sun. At the park, children are able to develop their large-muscle movements. They explore a range of climbing equipment, slides and swings. This helps them to climb, balance and jump as they play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder fails to fully risk assess and take action to minimise hazards in her garden. Although she has designated one of the areas of her garden as out of use, children can easily access this area. They can open the gate to it independently, which they were observed to do during the inspection. This exposes children to objects that pose risk, such as an old metal flower basket and flower pots, which are broken. There is also an uncovered sand tray, which could contain animal faeces, as well as pet food bowls. The gate leading to the out-of-use area is within easy reach of the children, and it has a loose bar, which poses potential risk, as it could cause cuts and grazes due to it being insecurely fastened. n Despite the obvious hazards in the childminder's garden, when children are outside and need the toilet, the childminder leaves the garden area to support those inside. As such, the children who remain outside do not have an

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appropriate level of supervision. This does not ensure their safety. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. She knows the children well and organises activities based on their individual interests, which they enjoy. The childminder uses her observations of children's play to plan next steps in learning. n The childminder extends children's communication and language skills. She supports children who speak English as an additional language effectively. She

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15 June 2023 uses key words in their home language to help support children in their learning. The childminder comments on what children are doing and introduces new words as they listen to stories. For example, she explains the meaning of the word orchard when it appears in a story about animals. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They comment that they receive feedback on collection about their child's day. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's weekends and holidays. This helps her to plan activities based around children's interests and experiences. n The childminder has good expectations for children's behaviour. She insists they use good manners at all times, including saying please and thank you. Children receive lots of praise for their individual achievements. For example, when children complete a task, they receive 'well done' stickers. The childminder

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encourages children to tidy up together, and they sing the 'tidy up' song as they prepare to have morning snack. n Children develop independence. When they arrive, they hang their bags on hooks in the hallway. They use knives, with support, to help cut their fruit at snack time. As they play, they select their own resources and toys and make decisions about what they want to play with. The childminder also supports children to wash their own hands. n Children enjoy a nutritious menu and learn about healthy foods. They eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Children drink plenty of water. The childminder explains to the children why they need to keep hydrated in the warm weather. Snack and lunchtimes are sociable occasions, where children sit together with the childminder. She names the different fruits and vegetables. This supports their vocabulary and language development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not provide a safe and secure outdoor environment. This compromises children's safety. This is because she fails to remove and minimise potential risks in the outdoor area. In addition, children are not adequately supervised to ensure their safety outdoors. Nevertheless, the childminder recognises the many signs of possible abuse that might show that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands the different agencies to refer to and where to find the necessary support and advice. She holds a paediatric first-aid certificate and has completed safeguarding training.

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Due date

15 June 2023 supervise children effectively to maintain their safety and ensure their needs are met at all times 06/07/2023

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Due date

maintain a safe and secure environment for children, ensuring that children are not exposed to unnecessary risks. 06/07/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420514 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10288878 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 4 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Rugby, Warwickshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, every day of the week, 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. 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 and the impact that this has on children's learning. 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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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