Childminder in Warwickshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this nurturing setting. The childminder provides an exceptional range of experiences that reflect children's interests and motivation. The childminder has a deep understanding of children's different learning styles. She uses this to plan a stimulating curriculum. The childminder has the highest expectations and aspirations for children. Through her skilful teaching and appropriate support, children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are articulate and curious. The childminder consistently values their thoughts and ideas. Children confidently make suggestions to each other as they play collaboratively. Older children sensitively involve younger children in their games. They model how to take turns and move the counter during a board game. Children take responsibility for getting ready to play outdoors. They are eager to decide how they will take turns with their favourite cars.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate high levels of engagement and focus in their play. The childminder provides interesting, authentic materials to challenge their learning. The childminder is an excellent play partner. Children invite her into their play and confidently explain the role they would like her to take. For example, they ask her to hold the 'marshmallows' over the 'fire' in their camping role play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans and executes an exceptionally broad and ambitious curriculum. She observes the seasons and the natural world to underpin children's learning. The childminder determines children's unique starting points and skilfully builds on these. She ensures that children acquire new knowledge and skills through exceptional play opportunities. The childminder's consistent, high-quality teaching helps children excel. n The childminder is exceptionally committed to her professional development. She attends training webinars and applies newly acquired knowledge to her practice. The childminder evaluates her setting regularly. She reflects on the learning environment, activities and opportunities. This leads to superb experiences for the children. n The childminder is an excellent role model for children's communication and language development. She ensures that children hear extended vocabulary. The

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childminder provides appropriate explanations to ensure their understanding of new words. She consistently ensures that children's voices are heard. Children delight in sharing their thoughts and ideas with the childminder and their peers. They are keen to work together on a plan for refilling the water butt as they play outdoors.

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21 August 2024 n The childminder places huge emphasis on children's physical development and well-being. She plans adventurous and appropriately risky play as part of her daily curriculum. Together with the childminder, children explore the natural world through visits to the forest, woods and country parks. The childminder enables children to assess risk. They develop great strength, confidence and stamina as they climb, run, jump and build dens. n The childminder prioritises the development of children's early literacy skills. Her exceptionally animated storytelling engages children at the highest level. Children delight in recalling prior knowledge and sharing this at story time. Younger children snuggle up to the childminder as they share books, which they chose at the library. They carefully turn the pages and know exactly how to care for books. The children are worried when they discover a ripped page. They

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suggest telling the librarians on their next visit to the library. n Children are exceptionally confident in their self-care. The childminder helps them develop the physical skills that are needed for independence. She supports and encourages each child in a way that meets their unique needs. Children are extremely competent in handwashing. They independently use the soap and then find their own towel to maintain high levels of hygiene. n The childminder values children as individuals. She works closely with parents to plan exceptional teaching to reflect children's fascinations. The childminder skilfully encourages children to take responsibility for their own actions. Children respond positively to the childminder and to each other. They demonstrate high levels of emotional awareness. The childminder celebrates children's kindness to one another. n Parents have the highest praise for the childminder. They comment on her

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exceptional knowledge of children's health and development. They are thrilled with the many learning opportunities for their children. Parents are appreciative of the support that the childminder provides with regards to children's transition. They state that children are confident and skilled as a result of the excellent service that is provided 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 put's children's needs first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252037 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10351080 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 7 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. 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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