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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder has made the required improvements to raise the quality of her provision to keep children safe. She provides a warm and caring approach and knows the children in her care well. Children explore the activities with confidence and high levels of engagement. The childminder provides plenty of praise to encourage children to do things for themselves. For instance, when children are building with blocks and face difficulties, she talks calmly to them about how to overcome these and encourages them to resolve things for themselves. This helps children to build their resilience.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses what she already knows about children to plan activities to develop their skills across all areas of learning. She helps to build on children's confidence by visiting local places and meeting people in the community. For example, the childminder takes the children to visit the library to look at different books and meet the librarians. This helps to develop their social skills and enables them to feel more confident in social situations. The childminder has created a respectful environment in her home. Children are polite to their friends when they sit and play together. For example, during imaginative play, children pass each other the tea set and respond to each other by saying 'thank you'. The childminder provides children with clear boundaries to help them understand the expectations of their behaviours.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked closely with the local authority to raise the standards in her home. She has reviewed and removed the risks in her environment to ensure it is safe. The childminder reflects on what is working well and seeks out any training required to raise her understanding of what she wants to provide for the children. n Children develop their language through a range of activities. The childminder uses children's home language alongside English to support their development and understanding. However, there are times when the childminder does not use the correct words to name objects or parts of the body. For example, when talking to children about wiping their nose, she refers to their nose as being a 'nosey'. This does not enable children to build a good understanding of spoken vocabulary. n The childminder regularly assesses children's development to identify any gaps

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in their learning. She puts in place early intervention strategies to support children who may be falling behind in their development. The childminder liaises with other professionals to ensure that children access the right support. n Parents speak highly of the care and support their children receive when they attend. They say they have made huge progress in their development since

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30 November 2023 starting. The childminder regularly shares children's learning with parents to help continue to support their learning at home. n Children learn to manage their own personal care needs. The childminder is consistent as she reminds them of the importance of handwashing after playing or using the toilet. Children giggle as they wash their hands, responding positively to the routines they follow. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. For instance, they choose what toys they wish to play with and help to tidy these away at the end of the session. When children are going home, they put on their own coats and shoes. n The childminder and children enjoy reading stories together. Children show motivation for their learning as they become intrigued by the stories. For example, when they see familiar pictures in the book, they recall from their own experiences when they last visited the doctors. The childminder extends their

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knowledge further helping them to develop their understanding of the world around them. n Children experience rich activities about healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides a range of healthy home-cooked foods. They visit local farms to find out about different fruits and vegetables, such as pumpkins and strawberries, and how they are grown. This provides them with first-hand experiences that build on their knowledge and previous experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust understanding of how to keep children safe. She understands the possible signs that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows how to report any concerns about a child or a person in a position of trust. She holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder has implemented robust risk assessments to ensure that the indoor and outdoor areas are safe where children play. She supervises children at all times to enable her to respond swiftly to their needs. The childminder carries out routine checks when children are sleeping to ensure that they remain safe as they rest.

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should:

n model the correct use of language consistently, to further support children's communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420514 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10303103 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 5 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2023

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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 to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the childminder and discussed children's learning during activities and how this impacts on their development. 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. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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Inspection activities

30 November 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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30 November 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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