Childminder in Herefordshire

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

The childminder displays a kind and caring nature. Her home is warm, welcoming and organised very well. The childminder provides a range of high-quality resources which are attractively displayed to entice children's curiosity. As a result, children are interested and enthusiastic to learn. Children excitedly sing songs and rhymes with the childminder. They are beginning to develop an interest in books and stories, including story sacks with props. In addition, the childminder provides interactive musical books to engage younger children. This promotes early literacy skills well. The childminder supports language acquisition by introducing new words and asking questions which gives children time to think and respond.

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The provision is good

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has adapted some aspects of her practice. Instead of parents being invited into her home at drop-off and collection times, handovers are completed at the front door. The childminder is still conscientious about providing parents with plenty of information about their children's care and development. Children are comfortable with this minor change as they arrive happy and are eager to begin their play. The childminder reassuringly greets them with a smile and a cuddle. Children are beginning to understand the routines of the day. They enthusiastically take off their shoes and place them in the hall cupboard. This helps children to settle and feel emotionally secure.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear expectation of what she wants children to learn. She has a good understanding of what children know and can do, and what they need to learn next. The childminder provides a varied curriculum, which helps children to make good progress. n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn from adult-led activities. For example, she plans an activity to help children learn to match and sort colours. She introduces mathematical language, such as 'big' and 'small'. However, on occasion some planned activities are not as well thought out as possible or are too quickly moved on. This means that the learning intention is not always fully explored to help children reach and achieve their full potential. n The childminder is enthusiastic and joins in with children's self-chosen activities, such as role play. She supports and extends their imagination skills as they pretend to cook together in the outdoor kitchen. The childminder engages them

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in meaningful conversation that enhances their ability to build stories around toys. For example, they talk about where they are going in the push-along car. n Children are beginning to learn about other cultures and customs. They taste foods from other countries and draw and paint dragons to celebrate Chinese New Year. The childminder talks to children about some of the qualities which

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19 May 2021 make them unique, such as having blue or brown eyes. However, she does not always help children to build further on their knowledge and understanding of similarities, differences and diversity in the world around them. n Children have lots of opportunities to play outside in the childminder's spacious and well-resourced garden. Children demonstrate good levels of resilience and display a 'can-do' attitude. They concentrate as they climb small steps in the garden. Children confidently jump and balance on a wide range of exciting apparatus. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She provides gentle reminders of what is expected of them. This helps children to develop a sense of right and wrong. n Care practices are good. Children sleep in comfortable surroundings. The childminder supports good hygiene. Children regularly wash their hands and she provides them with their own towel to avoid the spread of germs. The

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childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. Children independently access their water bottle to keep themselves hydrated. n Parents hold the childminder in high regard and are happy with the progress their children make. The childminder chooses to complete learning books that show each child's learning journey during their time with her. These are shared with parents on a regular basis and they are invited to add their comments. The childminder also uses various social media platforms to keep parents informed about their child's day. n The childminder is keen to continue with her professional development and enhance her skills and knowledge. She knows what she does well and areas she would like to improve. The childminder has a clear vision to provide high-quality care and education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She understands her responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder knows the processes to follow and the professionals to inform if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She completes daily safety checks to reduce hazards and ensure a safe environment for children to play. The childminder supervises children well. She follows the latest government guidance with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder manages her provision well in order to keep children safe.

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should:

n review how to fully explore learning intentions during planned activities to help children make the best possible progress

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should:

19 May 2021 n help children to develop an even better understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others in the local community and the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550918 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10133804 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Ross on Wye, Herefordshire. She operates her provision all year round, from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the 2020-21 COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss activities and intentions for children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder discussed and evaluated a learning activity together. n The inspector took account of views of parents through discussion and written documentation. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability

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19 May 2021 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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19 May 2021 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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