Childminder in Warwickshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's understanding of safeguarding is good. She demonstrates sound knowledge of a wide range of abuse. The childminder knows the action she should take if concerned about the welfare of a child. She also has effective systems in place to check the ongoing suitability of assistants. n The childminder talks confidently about her risk assessment processes. She is able to describe how she identifies and minimises unnecessary risk to children. The childminder's knowledge of safer sleeping practice is good. She has effective systems in place to monitor children as they sleep. n The childminder demonstrates sound knowledge of the correct adult-to-child ratio requirements. She keeps a daily record of children's actual time of attendance. The childminder holds a full and relevant paediatric first-aid qualification. Her knowledge of what to do if a child suffers an injury at her setting is sound.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's curriculum is sequenced to build on what children know and can do in stages. She states that she observes and assesses children's development regularly, to help identify next steps for them to achieve. n The childminder knows the action she should take if she has a concern about a child's development. This includes working in partnership with parents and other professionals. The childminder comments that she would develop plans and set targets for those children to try and prevent them from falling further behind in their learning. n The childminder states that she finds out key information about the children from their parents. This includes children's starting points, dietary and medical requirements. The childminder comments that she shares this information with her assistants and co-childminders. She states that she keeps parents informed about their child's learning and ways they can support their child at home.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shares that she has regular appraisals with all her assistants. She comments that she places focus on their own well-being. The childminder states that she also uses appraisals to identify any further training needs. n The childminder's knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour is sound. She shares that she would praise children for their positive behaviour and talk to them about how their actions affect others.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493235 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10304460 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 18 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives near Leamington Spa. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two other childminders and assistants.

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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 childminder. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

24 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

24 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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