Childminder in Warwickshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows the signs of child abuse and neglect, and her responsibilities to protect children. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child. The childminder is aware of her duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that put them at risk. n The childminder demonstrates how she provides children with a safe and suitable environment. She successfully identifies and minimises potential risks to children in her home. n The childminder explains, through discussion, how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and to support her curriculum. She knows about the prime and the specific areas of learning and has systems in place to observe and monitor children's progress and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. n The childminder explains how she ensures that children are made aware of her expectations for behaviour. She does this through creating secure bonds with

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children, which promotes their emotional well-being, self-esteem and independence. The childminder has clear rules and high expectations for all children's behaviour. She explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships, and how she incorporates strategies to support children to share, take turns, and show respect for others on a daily basis. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. For example, the childminder has attended a broad range of training sessions, which have helped her to review her provision and keep up to date. She continually keeps her first-aid and safeguarding knowledge current. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. n The childminder is aware of all records, policies and procedures that are required

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This provision meets requirements

for the safe and efficient management of her childminding provision. She identifies resources and activities that meet the needs of children at different stages of development. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and other professional and gains information about children's prior experiences before they start. The childminder explains how she works with parents to help children to settle and keeps parents informed about their children's progress, through newsletters, verbal feedback and regular meetings.

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This provision meets requirements

11 April 2024 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 EY475272 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10335252 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 9 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates before and after school, during term time only from Monday to Friday at 7.30am to 9am and at 3pm until 5.30pm. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 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 childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable.

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11 April 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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11 April 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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