Childminder in Warwickshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates commitment to her own professional development. She reflects on her service and implements newly acquired knowledge to develop her setting. The childminder currently offers wraparound care for children receiving their education in nursery or school. n The childminder regularly attends local safeguarding briefings to refresh and update her understanding. This supports her to ensure the safety of children in her care. n The childminder ensures her premises are safe and secure through effective assessment of risk. n The childminder explains how she supports children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, she provides a nutritious breakfast and snacks for children attending before and after nursery or school. The childminder ensures children have plenty of opportunity to spend time outdoors participating in active play. n The childminder talks confidently about the clear boundaries she creates. As a

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result of this, children who attend around the nursery or school day respond positively to her and their peers. She describes how she supports children to develop an understanding of how to care for each other. This creates a comfortable environment where children can be themselves. n The childminder explains how she clearly communicates her expectations of children on their journey to and from school. This ensures children learn about road safety in a way that is appropriate for their age and level of understanding. n Through discussion, the childminder describes how she communicates respectfully with children. As a result of this, she states that children are extremely competent at turn taking and sharing. The childminder explains how this contributes to the positive atmosphere in her setting. n The childminder has developed a successful working relationship with staff at the nursery and school children attend. She ensures that information is shared

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effectively. Parents comment on this as a real strength of the service. n Parents are thrilled with how happy their children are to attend this setting. They appreciate the play opportunities that are on offer. Parents also comment on the childminder's caring and nurturing relationships with the children. They state how secure they feel, that their children are having a great time, both before and after school.

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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 EY498530 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10312198 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bedworth. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates during term time, before and after school. 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Children attending after nursery and school spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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.

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Inspection activities

22 March 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

22 March 2024 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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