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

The childminder provides an exceptional introduction to her setting, which includes a home visit to meet children in their own environment. She shares a range of photos of exciting play experiences, to help new children understand what will be on offer to them. The childminder uses the information gathered from parents effectively to plan based on children's starting points. Children separate well from their parents and are keen to get involved in the play opportunities on offer. They become engaged in a wide range of experiences and make good progress across all seven areas of learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures that children spend much time outdoors. They benefit from fresh air and the opportunity to explore the natural world around them. The childminder involves children in planting, growing and harvesting fruit and vegetables on their allotment, some of which they take home. The childminder maximises opportunities for children to spend time getting to know their local community. Together with the childminder, they go on daily visits to parks, feed the ducks at the local pond, and explore the woods nearby. Children are encouraged to develop their sense of adventure, and the childminder involves them in assessing risk effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed a clear curriculum that broadly reflects her learning intentions for children. The curriculum reflects highly effective use of her outdoor learning space, which offers a range of experiences for children to explore water, sand and mud. The curriculum now links more closely to the revised planning approach that the childminder has recently devised. n The childminder has a detailed knowledge and understanding of each child's progress and overall development. She places a strong focus on children's play interests. However, at times, the childminder does not use this information as well as possible to ensure that planned experiences for children directly reflect their individual learning needs. This means that teaching is not always precisely targeted to build on what children already know and can do. n The childminder is a strong role model for the development of children's

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communication and language. She introduces new vocabulary to children through their play and supports them to use new words in context. The childminder encourages children to have fun with sounds. For example, she repeats babies' noises and babbling back to them. This successfully engages them in joyful interaction and turn taking. n The childminder develops secure routines. She uses a photographic timetable to support children's understanding of what is happening now and next. Care routines are respectful. The childminder offers close physical comfort to children

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6 October 2023 who become distressed, in order to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder thoughtfully encourages children to develop the skills needed to get involved in their personal care. For example, even the youngest children wash their hands before lunch and have a go at feeding themselves using a spoon. The childminder recognises and rewards their efforts and achievements. Children respond with delight to her praise and attention by smiling and giggling. n Children are well behaved, and they respond positively and promptly to the childminder. She works successfully in partnership with parents to support children's understanding of her expectations. Her gentle and respectful approach enables children to understand the impact of their actions on others. For example, the childminder uses a range of emotion cards and photos to support children's understanding. n Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the childminder. They comment

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specifically on the lovely home visit. Parents believe this is instrumental in developing a secure relationship between the childminder and the children. Parents are delighted with the wide range of experiences on offer. They appreciate how much time children spend learning outdoors. Parents comment on how this positively supports children's development. The childminder has introduced a 'chatter matters' box. This further strengthens partnership working with parents by providing books and resources to initiate conversations and support routines at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has strong working knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm. She has a clear understanding of the signs of abuse and a high level of awareness of the local arrangements for safeguarding. The childminder is committed to updating her knowledge through attendance at webinars and reading regular bulletins. The childminder has a clear and concise safeguarding policy and procedure. She is extremely clear about her role in identifying, recording and reporting any concerns. The childminder works closely with the children to involve them appropriately in risk assessment across the learning environment.

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should:

n use knowledge of each child's targets to plan learning experiences that more precisely reflect children's individual developmental needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491067 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10305483 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 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Long Itchington, Warwickshire. She operates throughout the year, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, and on Thursday, from 8.30am to 3pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder. 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 intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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