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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy with the childminder and her assistant. They go to them for comfort when feeling upset, such as when unfamiliar adults are present. The childminder and her assistant provide reassurance for children and give them cuddles, which helps them to settle quickly.

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The provision is good

The childminder adapts activities to meet the needs of all children. Older children have opportunities to participate in activities that provide more challenge, while younger children sit and explore different sensory materials. The childminder knows children well and plans activities that promote their confidence. She stays close to children and motivates them to take part in new experiences.

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The provision is good

Children learn to play cooperatively and take turns. The childminder promotes group games outdoors, which children are keen to join in with. She throws balls into the air and children enthusiastically rush to collect them. Children learn to navigate the space around them to avoid bumping into others. Indoors, children have opportunities to extend their physical skills further as they copy actions to songs. Children repeat familiar rhymes and take turns to suggest what the next part of the song will be.

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n The childminder provides a varied curriculum, which focuses on preparing children for their next stage of learning. She has a good understanding of children's development and builds on what children already know as she sequences their learning. This helps children to be prepared for their eventual move on to school. n The childminder plans activities that meet the needs of all children. She knows what children need to learn and ensures they are challenged appropriately. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She regularly reviews children's development so that any gaps in their learning can be identified. She works closely with parents and has developed relationships with other professionals should she need to access further advice to support children. n The childminder works well with her assistant. They meet regularly to discuss

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children's development and how to plan for their next steps. They make links with local childminders and attend network meetings with the local authority. They work closely to implement training, which improves learning experiences for children. n Children develop their independence. They learn to take care of their personal care needs as they wash their own hands before eating. The childminder and

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27 February 2024 her assistant encourage children to put their own shoes and coats on before going outdoors. They give support where needed and praise children for having a go themselves. This helps children to begin to become self-sufficient. n Children are confident and motivated. They show high levels of engagement in the activities on offer and display positive attitudes to learning. They are keen to take part in planned activities and show an interest in what others are doing. This helps them to learn from others and make links in their learning. n Children behave well. They follow well-established routines and learn to use manners when asking for something. There are times, however, when children display inappropriate actions, such as walking up the slide the wrong way or banging on the table. They are asked to stop without being given an explanation of the reason why. This means that children's understanding of why behaviour

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rules are in place is not fully supported. n Parents and carers are extremely happy with the care their children receive. They comment on the nurturing and caring environment provided by the childminder and her assistant. They say that children are more confident and have made progress in their language development since attending. Parents feel supported and well informed by the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n support children to gain a better understanding of behaviour expectations so that they know why these rules are in place.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2627287 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10290999 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 13 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Birmingham. She works with two assistants. The childminder operates all year round except for family holidays. Sessions are Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 6pm and on Friday from 7.30am until 4.30pm. The childminder is eligible to provide early education funding.

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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 The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector talked to the assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents and carers shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 February 2024 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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