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 make good progress and gain a wide range of useful skills that prepare them well for their future learning and school. They enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and her assistant and form close bonds with them. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models and support children's behaviour sensitively. Children develop good social skills and play happily together. Older children show empathy for the needs of younger children and offer them assistance. They learn to resolve conflict for themselves and work out how to share resources. Children use their imaginations well as they explore storylines in their play. For example, they tell their friend that they are going to put them in jail. Children concentrate on activities that interest them and progress well with their mathematical understanding. Older children learn to recognise numbers and explore the properties of shapes. They select shapes to recreate images, such as

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The provision is good

using a triangle and square to build a house. The childminder prioritises children's good health. Children learn about good hygiene routines and about making healthy food choices. They benefit from daily opportunities to be physically active. Children gain an awareness of people in the local community and wider world, and learn about diversity and the needs of others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good partnerships with parents and they work well together to support children's continued learning at home. She works closely with parents to review children's ongoing progress and target areas for their development. Parents speak highly of the service they receive. However, the childminder does not consistently liaise with staff from other settings where children also attend to exchange information about children's development. n The childminder works closely with her assistant to reflect effectively on the service she provides and to identify areas for further development. She is committed to continuing to develop her knowledge and skills and provides her assistants with effective support. Recent training has helped them to extend their good teaching skills further to find new ways to help children relate to different topics they are exploring, such as diversity. n The childminder assesses children's progress accurately. She uses this

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information to plan a wealth of valuable learning experiences that help children to achieve the next steps in their learning. She plans a wide range of interesting activities and experiences that help children to build on their skills and knowledge. However, during larger group activities, the childminder and her assistant do not consider how to make adjustments to fully involve and excite babies in their learning. n The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language development well. They skilfully question older children and

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need to do better?

10 February 2020 successfully challenge their thinking skills. Children learn new words to label tools they use, such as 'trowel' and 'spirit level'. Younger children enjoy songs and rhymes and practise their letter sounds. Children gain the skills they need to become confident and articulate communicators. n Children progress well with their physical development. Babies are eager to crawl, stand and feed themselves. Older children learn to manage their personal care routines and gain good levels of independence. They enjoy the opportunities to be physically active and explore more adventurous play, such as climbing, swinging, and negotiating obstacles in the well-resourced outdoor area. They benefit from activities where they relax and concentrate as they breathe, balance and stretch. Children learn about keeping themselves safe, such as carrying tools safely and the need for helmets to protect their heads in

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various situations. n Children benefit from a wide range of activities that support their understanding of the world successfully. They notice how sand changes when it is added to water and understand that it sinks. Children investigate torches in a darkened room and explore shadows. n The childminder and her assistant provide many opportunities for children to gain their early literacy skills. Children develop their knowledge of letters and the sounds they represent. They enjoy sharing books and recreating their favourite stories through role play. Children eagerly practise their writing and give meaning to their marks as they talk about what they have drawn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants complete regular training to ensure that they have a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities to keep children safe. They have a secure knowledge of the signs that a child might be at risk of harm and neglect. They are aware of situations that can expose children to risks of extreme views and how to take appropriate action. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to report any concerns about other providers. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her home and places she visits with children to ensure they can play safely. She has appropriate procedures in place for managing accidents and keeps her first-aid training updated.

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should:

n identify how larger group activities can be adjusted to fully involve babies and increase their level of participation n extend the arrangements for working with other settings children also attend to successfully exchange information about their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315791 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10116094 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 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 43 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Newport, Shropshire The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and works with two assistants. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector carried out joint observations with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including evidence of suitability and training. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Inspection activities

10 February 2020 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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10 February 2020 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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