Childminder EY545198

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding about how children learn and develop. She knows the children well and plans activities that suit their learning styles. The childminder recognises that the children love to sing. She sings enthusiastically with the children, using the appropriate actions, helping children to understand the words. The childminder introduces rhymes that involve counting and songs about colours. Children show their enjoyment by smiling and attempting to join in with the singing and actions. Children take it in turns to choose a laminated card with a rhyme and picture on from the bag. The childminder praises each child for joining in with the singing and actions, thereby developing their self-confidence. Children make their own choices and follow their own interests and are engrossed in their child-initiated play. They laugh together and dance around while another child plays music on the toy piano, and then stand still when the music stops. The

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The provision is good

childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to learn about animals. For example, children gently stroke reptiles on their visits to the zoo and closely observe caterpillars and the childminder's guinea pigs in the garden. This, along with discussion, helps to consolidate children's learning. Children form special friendships with each other. They are confident, happy and talk freely and enthusiastically to the childminder and to visitors about what they are doing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard and has brought about a marked improvement in the overall quality of her provision. Effective assessment procedures are now followed. Children's next steps in their learning are identified and planned for, to promote their good progress. n The childminder constructs a stimulating curriculum that successfully promotes children's development across all areas of their learning. She provides opportunities that help children to learn about the similarities and differences between people. For example, children play with a range of toys and resources that positively reflect diversity. The childminder reads books to children that help them to learn about right and wrong, tolerance, respect and making friends. n The childminder discusses the quality of her provision with the local authority adviser. This, along with welcoming any suggestions from parents, helps her to improve the overall quality of her practice.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly takes the children to the toddler group. This helps children to socialise outside of the childminder's home. This also provides children with plenty of opportunities to enjoy sensory play. The childminder also takes the children to the library and reads a range of books with them. This helps to develop children's early literacy skills. n The childminder regularly takes the children to the local outdoor playground and to soft-play venues. Additionally, she takes the children on day trips to country

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need to do better?

28 January 2020 parks. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their balance and coordination skills in the garden. For example, they play on the slide and sit-on toys and practise their skills with the hula hoops. This helps children to learn to take manageable risks and experience challenge in their play. This, along with nutritious snacks, helps to ensure that children's health and well- being is fully promoted. n There is a relaxed and happy atmosphere within the setting because the childminder is approachable and friendly. Children forge trusting and caring relationships with the childminder, promoting a sense of emotional security. For example, children call the childminder by her name and stroke her arm to get her attention. n The childminder informs parents about the type of activities and experiences she provides for children, for example, through daily chats and the sharing of

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photographs. The childminder has introduced new assessment procedures, however, some parents are more informed about their child's progress than others. n The childminder does not always organise the adult-led activities so that they fully promote children's focused attention.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. She has a good understanding about how to protect children from possible abuse. The childminder confidently demonstrates her procedures for reporting any concerns. She supervises children well and provides them with the individual attention they need. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder discusses safety during walks with the children to and from school each day. This helps children to develop road safety awareness. Children understand that they can hurt themselves if they step on, or trip over, the toys on the floor. They eagerly work together to tidy away the toys before they start a new activity.

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should:

n monitor the effectiveness of the methods of information sharing that are already in place, to ensure all parents are fully involved in their children's learning n reflect on the organisation of the adult-led activities so that children are not distracted by the resources nearby.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545198 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10101723 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 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 19 March 2019

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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 until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and evaluated how well she assesses children's progress and plans for the next steps in their learning. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n The inspector held conversations with children 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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