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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are extremely happy at the childminder's. When necessary, they actively seek the adults out. This demonstrates some of the bonds they have formed. The childminder offers the children lots of care, attention and cuddles when they become upset. This supports children to settle quickly. Children enjoy role playing in the home corner. For example, they pretend to cook meals and bring them to the adults to taste. Children also have fun using their imaginations as they pretend to be builders. They share that they must wear helmets to 'stay safe'.

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The provision is good

The childminder reminds children of the rules throughout the day. Adults talk to the children about their emotions and behaviours. This helps children to begin to understand what is expected of them. Children behave well. The childminder provides the children with a wide range of activities covering all areas of learning. This supports children to thrive in their development. Children enjoy sensory activities, such as painting. They also enjoy physical play, such as when they throw and kick the different-sized balls or try to balance themselves. The childminder actively shares and gathers key information from other settings. This helps to ensure that children receive the consistency they require in their care and/or learning.

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need to do better?

n Adults speak extremely positively about how the childminder supports their own well-being. They also state that the childminder is on hand to support them whenever they need it. The childminder observes and carries out appraisals on the adults. She uses this to discuss any concerns they have and to identify any training needs. However, supervisions are not yet fully effective at raising the quality of teaching and learning children receive to the highest possible level. n The childminder gathers information about children's starting points from parents. She also completes her own observations and assessments. The childminder knows the children very well. She uses the information she gathers to help develop next steps for the children to achieve. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. n The curriculum covers all areas of learning. It is sequenced to build on what

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children know and can do in stages. The childminder plans a wide range of activities, both indoors and outdoors. However, there are times when adults do not support children to maintain high levels of engagement during learning experiences. As such, occasionally, some children lose focus and become disengaged. n The childminder places focus on children's communication and language development. She reads stories with lots of enthusiasm. The childminder asks the children questions about the story they are listening to. Children excitedly

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18 August 2023 share their knowledge. For example, as the childminder asks questions such as, 'What did the caterpillar eat?', children respond, saying, 'watermelon', 'cake' and 'ice cream'. n The childminder's knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. She demonstrates sound knowledge of the action she should take if a concern is raised about a child's development. This includes making referrals and seeking support from other professionals, as well as working in partnership with parents. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They comment that the settling-in arrangements have helped their child build positive relationships with the adults. The childminder finds out about children's dietary and medical requirements from parents. She also keeps parents informed of their child's development and ways they can support their child at home. n The childminder places focus on children's personal development. Adults follow

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children's individual needs throughout the day. For example, they quickly recognise and respond to children when they show signs of tiredness, hunger or require changing. n Children are provided with a variety of healthy and balanced meals. They also have access to fresh drinking water. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children's physical development. Children are encouraged and supported to wash their hands regularly. This supports children to start to learn how they can stay healthy and clean. n The childminder uses a range of celebrations and festivals throughout the year to teach children about themselves and others. She is keen for children to learn about what makes them unique and how they can show respect towards others. This helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The setting is safe and secure. It is clean throughout. Adults complete risk assessments to identify and remove hazards within the environment. They also demonstrate good knowledge of how to ensure that children are kept safe while they sleep. Adults fully understand the action they should take in the event of a fire. The childminder demonstrates sound knowledge of the ratio requirements. She also demonstrates good knowledge of a wide range of abuse. The childminder knows the steps she must take if concerned about the welfare of a child or about the suitability of someone who works with children. The childminder monitors children's attendance. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid.

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should:

18 August 2023 n support children to maintain high levels of engagement during learning experiences n focus supervisions more precisely on raising the quality of teaching and learning children receive to the highest possible level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2537851 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10304459 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 12 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and works with another childminder and assistants. She provides care from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is situated in the Chesterton area of Leamington Spa.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector talked to adults and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 inspector spoke to and viewed feedback from several parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

18 August 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

18 August 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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