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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's care. The childminder creates a setting based around natural outdoor learning. She takes children out into the local community daily, particularly to the nearby woods, where she engages them in forest learning activities. Children spot different types of trees and collect interesting items to take home. The childminder also provides the children with a wide range of natural resources inside, which they access in an open-plan kitchen and play area. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being. She recognises that sometimes they need space to regulate their feelings and provides an area with comfortable furnishings and cards showing emotions. Children feel secure with her and enjoy cuddles often.

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The provision is good

The childminder develops strong relationships with the children and their families. She adjusts practices to support their settling period and continues to follow children's individual home routines to embed partnership working with parents. The childminder has a group of other local childminders who she spends regular time with. This allows her to share knowledge and practice ideas. It also means that children have the opportunity to socialise with other children outside of the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder follows a curriculum that is well sequenced and purposeful. She plans for children's learning based on their prior knowledge, building on what they can already do. The childminder talks confidently about children's progress and demonstrates a deep understanding of each of their learning profiles. n There is a particular focus on communication and language development at this setting. The childminder prioritises this area of learning. She believes this is what underpins all other learning, and all children's next steps have communication as a focal point. To support this, the childminder reads stories with enthusiasm and children love to listen. She pauses, allowing them time to join in. The childminder sings with the children using musical instruments, and they engage in the activity, showing positive attitudes by smiling, laughing and joining in with actions. n The childminder provides a varied selection of resources to support early mark

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need to do better?

making, imaginative play, and counting and sorting. However, she does not fully enhance children's understanding of how to use digital technology safely. n The childminder is aware of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She identifies any delays in development or areas where additional support is required. The childminder always discusses any concerns with parents, and she shares advice or guidance to support children's overall learning. Children with SEND make good progress as a result. n Children generally behave well. However, the childminder does not consistently

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need to do better?

8 October 2024 support children to understand and follow the simple rules and expectations of the setting. This means that some children do not know what the childminder expects of them. n Parents are very happy with the care and education the childminder provides. They comment positively about the constant communication, the warm and welcoming environment and the advice the childminder shares about their children. Parents are especially happy with the outdoor learning ethos of the setting. The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents. This helps to promote a shared approach to children's care and development. n The childminder reflects on areas for development and on improvements that she has made. She is ambitious to make further enhancements. For example, the childminder would like to move to being a more sustainable setting and has subscribed to a group to support her with this. The childminder accesses regular

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need to do better?

training with the local authority, as well as sharing information with her childminding network, and implements any new procedures in her setting. As a result, the childminder continually develops her practice to improve outcomes for children.

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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 consider ways to further develop children's understanding of rules and expectations n enhance children's understanding of how to use digital technology appropriately and safely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473731 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10366378 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 6 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Kenilworth and operates term time only, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays. The childminder provides funded care and early education for children aged from nine months up to three years.

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Inspection activities

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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she supports children with SEND. 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 request.

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Inspection activities

8 October 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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