Home Childcarer in Warwickshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the processes to contact the local authority if she is concerned about a child or if an allegation is made against her. The childminder carries out daily checks to ensure the environment is safe. n The childminder intends to follow a sequenced curriculum and explains how she will identify the next steps in learning for children. She explains how she will use these to plan future engaging experiences for children. The childminder knows the importance of carrying out regular assessments of children's abilities. n The childminder has clear expectations of children's behaviour. She explains how she will offer explanations to help children to understand why rules are in place. She understands the impact of different emotions on children's behaviour. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's independence through

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encouraging them to do things for themselves, to prepare them for their next stages in learning. The childminder also has processes in place to ensure children's personal needs are met. n The childminder understands the importance of developing strong relationships with families. She explains how she will invite parents into the home to drop off and collect their children and offer support to the entire family. She intends to send regular updates to parents to keep them informed of children's learning. n The childminder intends to add to children's wider experiences in the community by taking them to local parks and walks. The childminder explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles by ensuring children have access to physical exercise every day and educating parents on healthy lunch box items. n The childminder has knowledge of typical child development and is well placed to identify any areas that may need specialist intervention or support from

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external agencies. n The childminder holds membership of a national childminder association to access online learning to help keep her knowledge up to date.

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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 EY350186 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10371702 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Long Itchington, Warwickshire. She provides care for children on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder is able to receive funding for eligible children. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed areas of the premises the childminder intends to use for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living in the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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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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