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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy in this setting. They have developed strong bonds with the childminder and her co-childminder, who are warm and gentle towards them. The childminder readily gives children cuddles, which helps them to feel safe and cared for in her care. Children have fun while the childminder skilfully arranges for them to play together on their chosen task. They begin to take out various toy vehicles and put together a roadway to ride them on. The childminder helps children to learn how the pieces fit together to make a road. The childminder gives praise as children fit them together. This helps to increase their confidence and willingness to keep trying.

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The provision is good

Children have further experiences as they take local trips out to playgroups and soft-play centres. This helps children to learn how to play among larger groups of children. Children behave well. They listen and respond well to the childminder as she reminds them to use their good manners. Some children say 'please' and 'thank you' without being prompted. Children acquire the skills and knowledge they need to help them to make consistent progress and to prepare them for their next stages of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how to sequence children's learning so that they are ready for their next stage. She gathers information from parents when children first start to attend the setting, to help her prepare for what children are ready to learn. n The childminder observes children closely and provides timely interactions which help to reinforce and build on their existing knowledge. For example, children take out toys that were used earlier in the day. They independently turn them to fit together correctly. Children are able to say where the roads they have built will lead to. n The childminder promotes communication and language in a range of ways. She provides ample time for children to respond with their thoughts to her carefully structured questions during the conversation. Children enjoy singing and listen well to stories that are read by the childminder. For example, the childminder brings a new story to life as she introduces the subject of teeth and visiting the

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dentist. This helps children to develop further understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. n Children are encouraged to be independent with increasing skills to dress themselves and use the bathroom. The childminder gives simple instructions which help them to learn the routine of washing and drying their hands. Children know the routines to wash their hands after using the toilet and before they eat. Children feed themselves confidently, using cutlery. However, further

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need to do better?

20 September 2023 opportunities for children to be even more independent at lunchtime have not yet been explored. n The childminder is responsive to children's needs. For example, she recognises when children are tired and swiftly prepares their bedding so that they can rest safely. Children relax in the space as they settle down to hear a story while looking at the pictures. n The childminder keeps her training up to date to ensure that her knowledge is current. She intends to continue her early years training to the next level, which will help to build on her current knowledge and skills even further. n The childminder organises her documentation well to ensure that information is easily accessible to her. However, not all documentation contains enough details when printed for her files. n Children have opportunities to learn about others who may differ from themselves. They learn about cultural festivals, look at pictures and books and

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need to do better?

enjoy being creative, making cards and other items. This helps children to develop tolerance as they learn about the similarities and differences in others in our communities. n Parents say their children are happy to attend the setting. They say that the communication from the childminder is excellent and that they value the information they receive about their child's care and learning progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows her responsibilities to ensure that children are protected effectively from harm. She knows the signs and indicators of abuse and the local procedures she must use to report any concerns she has about the safety and well- being of children. The childminder knows the local reporting procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or another adult working or living on the premises where childcare takes place. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first- aid certificate. The childminder ensures that routine checks are carried out on the premises so that it is safe for children to attend.

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should:

n increase the opportunities for children to develop independence and do things for themselves, with particular regard to mealtimes n amend the records of accidents to ensure that they contain the relevant details to make them as secure as possible to aid the smooth running of the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455287 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10310508 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 5 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She works with another registered childminder in Leamington Spa. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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 had a learning walk together to discuss the organisation and intent of the curriculum and how the environment is arranged. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching throughout the inspection and considered the impact this has on children's learning. A joint evaluation of the quality of teaching during a play experience took place between the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents at appropriate times and took account of their views of the setting. The inspector also took account of parents' views of the setting from the written information provided. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to find out how the setting is organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the qualifications of those working at the setting.

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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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