Childminder in Herefordshire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and settled. They demonstrate good levels of confidence, showing they feel safe and secure. The childminder gives children clear consistent guidance and gentle reminders about her expectations for their behaviour. Children know what is expected from them. They play well together and have excellent manners. Children have fun as they participate in the activities the childminder provides. Young children join in with familiar songs. They enthusiastically sing the words to 'Head, shoulders, knees and toes', pointing to the relevant parts on their body as they sing. Children listen attentively and gain an awareness of words and their meaning as the childminder reads stories and encourages them to look at books. Young children think and predict as they carefully place small hoops in size order. The childminder extends their play by supporting them to identify different colours. She introduces new words such as 'mauve'. Children are confident talkers.

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The provision is good

They are articulate and confident during play and interactions with the childminder and visitors. Children use their imagination, pretending to cook and make cups of tea. They show concern for living things. Children observe the fish in the childminder's garden pond and announce, 'The fish are hungry.' Children fetch the tub of food and demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination, competently throwing the small pellets into the pond. Children develop the skills that they need for the next stage of their learning, including the move to nursery or school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's home is very clean, bright and welcoming. She provides a wide range of high-quality resources, toys and equipment which ignite children's curiosity and motivation to learn. n The experienced and caring childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She responds well to their individual needs. Children clearly enjoy spending time in her care. The childminder is attentive and offers children lots of reassurance and praise. This supports the children's emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder makes regular assessments of what children know and can do. She uses this information to plan interesting and challenging experiences to move children forward in their learning. For example, the childminder supports children to identify letters on a street sign and match them to their names. n The childminder provides daily routines which encourage children to develop

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need to do better?

their independence and have a 'can-do' attitude to learning. Children try to peel their own fruit at snack time and take responsibility for tidying away the toys. n The childminder has a healthy eating policy and provides children with opportunities to be physically active. However, she does not always give children clear explanations as to the importance of making healthy choices in relation to food and exercise.

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need to do better?

3 October 2019 n The childminder reflects on her practice. She attends training to ensure she keeps her childcare knowledge up to date. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders and professionals to share ideas. She implements these into her practice to enhance the quality of her provision. n Good relationships with parents mean that they are fully involved in their children's learning. The childminder obtains detailed information from parents about their children's development when they first begin to attend. Parents have opportunities to contribute to their children's learning and receive regular updates on their child's progress. n The childminder continually shares ideas for parents to support children's learning at home. Parents are highly complimentary about the caring, supportive childminder and the wonderful activities and experiences their children enjoy. n Although the childminder has tried to engage with other providers, she has yet

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need to do better?

to establish effective ways to engage with other settings children attend to promote a complementary approach to learning. n Children have lots of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. The childminder takes them for walks in the local area to collect leaves. She reminds them to hold hands as they walk along the road, teaching them to take care of their own safety.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out daily checks on all areas of her home to ensure children play in a safe and secure environment. She supervises children well throughout the day. Children learn to safely use the resources and equipment. The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She keeps her knowledge up to date by attending training. The childminder knows how to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect and to promptly respond to any potential concerns she has about a child's well-being.

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should:

n provide children with even more clear and consistent messages to support them in their understanding of making healthy choices around food and exercise n strengthen ways to engage more effectively with other settings children attend to ensure they receive continuity in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431920 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10074870 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Hereford. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector toured the premises and discussed with the childminder the plans for children's learning. She evaluated an activity with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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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

3 October 2019 3 October 2019 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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