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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children quickly settle and establish close bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They seek cuddles and help from the adults and are promptly assisted or comforted. The behaviour of children is good. They learn about behaviour expectations and follow the instructions the adults provide. Children enjoy singing songs with the childminder and join in with the actions. Children are engaged and involved with the activities set out by the childminder. The younger children show delight as they build a tower and repeatedly knock it down. The childminder builds on their skills in early mathematics. She counts along as children place one block on top of the other. The childminder gives children lots of opportunities to widen their experiences in the community around them. For instance, on their daily walks, children sometimes visit the local fire brigade. Lunchtime is a sociable occasion. The childminder provides children with a wide variety of fresh fruit to help them

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The provision is good

make healthy choices around food. Children's development is well supported as the childminder and her assistant know the children well. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder prepares children to be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The environment is stimulating and encourages children to learn through play. For example, the childminder switches the resources regularly to ensure children are consistently interested and motivated to learn. She aims to provide children with a home-from-home family atmosphere where they feel happy and safe. n The childminder currently provides wraparound care for children attending the nearby school. Children can choose how they spend their time after a day in school and have the option of space away from the younger children. The childminder works closely with the local schools that the children attend. This also helps to support younger children's eventual move to school. n The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language development. For example, as children play with a variety of balls, the childminder adds new vocabulary relating to the different sizes, colours and

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textures. The childminder and her assistant continually ask questions to build children's understanding. They also hold conversations to help support and extend children's good communication skills. n Children behave well. From an early age, they learn to share resources with their friends. For instance, when having difficultly sharing, one child finds another interactive toy for their friend to play with to solve the problem. The childminder and her assistant manage children's behaviour aptly, which teaches children to be kind and polite. They offer lots of praise and enthusiasm when children follow the desired rules. n The childminder observes children at play and plans a suitable range of activities

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need to do better?

23 January 2020 and resources that reflect children's interests and support their needs. For instance, she reads books in an enjoyable and interesting way that helps to capture children's attention. The childminder's clear system of assessment means that any additional learning needs are swiftly identified. She also ensures that she shares information with other professionals, such as health visitors, when appropriate. n The childminder creates effective parent partnerships. She listens to the views of the parents and adapts to meet their needs if necessary. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's progress by sending out reports regularly throughout the year. n The childminder and her assistant work well as a team and commit to achieving the best possible outcomes for all children. Together they evaluate the environment and the activities they provide for children. They have a clear plan

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in place to support children's already good progress in physical development. Outside, they have new apparatus to support children in developing their balancing skills. n The childminder and her assistant are attentive to the children, and they interact and engage with them. They listen to what children say. For instance, the childminder organises the environment well. Children paint and create pictures of themselves. However, some opportunities to let children do things for themselves and become more independent are missed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends the relevant safeguarding training required. She ensures that her assistant is also aware of safeguarding policies and procedures. They have a secure understanding of safeguarding issues, such as the signs and symptoms of abuse. This includes wider safeguarding issues such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder keeps robust records and documentation. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare or the behaviour of an adult. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and identifies any risk or hazard that may have an impact on children's safety.

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should:

n maximise opportunities for children to develop a wide range of independence skills throughout their activities and daily routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344218 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10116113 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 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Telford. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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 inspector looked at a sample of the setting's documents, including training records and evidence of the suitability of people living at the property. n The quality of teaching during activities was observed by the inspector. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder had a tour of all areas of the provision to understand how the curriculum is organised. n Discussions were held with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.

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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

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