Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children show that they are comfortable, happy and settled in the childminder's care. They behave well and are kind and friendly towards each other. The childminder is attentive and places the children's needs at the very centre of her practice. Children have strong attachments to the childminder, who has a warm and nurturing disposition. Children benefit from a broad range of activities and resources that motivate them to explore and follow their individual interests. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. Children develop an active imagination, and the childminder fosters this through their play. They have lots of fun looking through the telescope in the garden and tell the childminder they can see 'treasure'. Children are encouraged to learn about the world around them. They take part in regular outings within the local community. For example, children explore the park and develop a love of books at the library. This helps to

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The provision is good

support their growing curiosity and to inspire new interests. The childminder gives children plenty of praise for their achievements, helping to raise their self-esteem. She treats children with respect, and she listens attentively and responds enthusiastically to what they say. As a result, children feel valued and welcome in her home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with parents to settle children in and meet their ongoing individual care and learning needs. She gathers valuable information about children's home lives. As a result, she has a strong understanding of children's backgrounds and interests, and the progress they have made. The childminder has developed excellent relationships with parents. They say the childminder provides a clean and warm environment and that their children are always excited to see her. n The childminder provides the children with a range of healthy and nutritious snacks. She encourages children to try different foods and learn about healthy eating. For example, children try different types of tomatoes and the childminder asks them to describe how they taste and feel. The childminder works alongside parents to encourage children to bring healthy packed lunches, and she shares information on the amount of sugars that are in different foods and drinks.

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need to do better?

n Children develop good early mathematical and literacy skills. The childminder takes opportunities that arise to introduce mathematical language during activities and conversations. For example, children count the pieces of fruit on their plate and talk about 'big' and 'small'. However, the childminder misses opportunities to support children in developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. n The childminder swiftly tends to younger children's needs and encourages older children to take an active part in their own self-care. However, she does not

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need to do better?

20 November 2019 consistently make full use of all opportunities to encourage children to develop their independence skills, for example completing achievable tasks for themselves during daily routines such as mealtimes. n Children have lots of fun confidently exploring the childminder's large garden. They enthusiastically develop their physical skills as they climb and balance, negotiating the exciting outdoor equipment. Children run around collecting leaves and fir cones. They make-believe that the fir cones are sausages and pretend to cook them in the outside kitchen role-play area. Younger children safely practise their early walking skills and thoroughly enjoy playing on the swings. n The childminder is passionate about keeping her knowledge up to date and attends regular training and early years network meetings. This has helped her to extend her already good understanding of how to support children with

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special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as children and families who are bilingual. n The childminder embraces children's cultures and languages well. She helps children to learn about different beliefs and religions beyond their own immediate experiences. For example, they enjoy learning about different festivals through multicultural resources, activities and conversations. n The childminder supports the development of children's language and communication skills effectively. She introduces new words regularly while the children play. She makes strong use of repetition, singing popular nursery rhymes and conversations. As a result, children are confident in new social situations and engage in conversations with each other and visitors.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of neglect or abuse. She has a clear knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, including being drawn into extreme situations. The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding protocols and actions to take if there are any concerns about a child's welfare. The environment is safe and secure. The childminder has attended training on child protection and is qualified in paediatric first aid.

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should:

n maximise all opportunities to develop children's problem-solving and critical thinking skills further during their play and learning n make the most of opportunities to support children's independence skills, in particular at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549702 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10113286 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 1 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Telford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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 The quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning was observed both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector took into account the views of parents from written testimonials and questionnaires. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

20 November 2019 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

20 November 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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