Childminder in Shropshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of good behaviour management. She explains how she shares her expectations around behaviour with the children and their parents from when they first attend. She discusses how her behaviour management strategies include praising good behaviour and role modelling how to treat each other kindly. n The childminder expresses the importance of helping children to develop good communication, language and literacy skills. She describes how she would talk to children, sing plenty of songs with them, help them enjoy storybooks and encourage an appreciation for poetry. n The childminder explains the value of creating effective partnerships with parents. She describes how she would gather information from parents when children first start, and continue the relationship by sending regular reports detailing their child's progress. She understands the importance of working with

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parents to address areas of further development for the children. n The childminder reviews her own practice through research and reflecting on her own teaching methods. She explains how she would gain parents' views through sending out questionnaires and would regularly ask the children for their thoughts to help her identify areas to improve. n The childminder explains how she would ensure the activities provided are stimulating and based on the age and individual needs of the children. She understands the need for children to have wide-ranging experiences while in her care. n The childminder shows an understanding of how she can support children to maintain their own hygiene. She gave examples of how she would encourage children to wash their own hands before eating and how lunchtimes can be used to help children develop independence and social skills. n The childminder has robust knowledge around safeguarding. She maintains a

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safe environment, ensures appropriate measures are in place and talks about how she would help children to manage risks during outings. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. She is confident in how to follow the procedure for reporting any concerns she may have about children's welfare.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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 EY407153 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10104864 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 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round, except family holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and checked the evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household.

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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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