Childminder in Worcestershire

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 persona. Children enjoy the time they spend in her care. They are happy and demonstrate that they feel secure. Children randomly climb on her lap and snuggle in for a cuddle as they play together. The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment which encourages children to develop independence, curiosity and the ability to explore. Children are motivated to learn as they investigate a wide range of good-quality resources. They have lots of opportunities to play outside in the childminder's spacious and well- resourced garden. Children confidently climb on apparatus, balance on beams and enthusiastically ride on toys. The childminder supports them to learn where food comes from. Children feed the chickens with cereal and carefully collect the eggs they lay. The childminder and her co-childminder have made some carefully considered changes to the way they operate their setting since the COVID-19

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The provision is good

(coronavirus) pandemic began. They do not invite parents inside. Children are dropped off and collected at the door. The childminder and her co-childminder understand the importance of sharing information with parents and do so in a range of ways. The childminder talks to parents at the door and updates children's online learning records each evening. The childminder also uses a range of social media platforms to keep parents fully informed about their children's experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong relationship with her co-childminder. They work well together and share vision and drive. Together, they evaluate what they do well and where they can improve. The childminder attends online training and forums. This helps to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. n Children make good progress. The childminder provides a varied curriculum. She knows the children and their families well. The childminder makes regular assessments of what children know and can do. She plans activities to move children forward in their learning. However, her assessments and next steps for children are not always precise enough. The childminder is yet to engage with professionals from other settings children attend, to seek information about what children learn there. n Children enjoy a wide range of experiences that help them to understand the world around them. The childminder takes them out for walks in the community.

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They follow government guidance to socially distance so that children have the opportunity to socialise in a safe way. n The childminder supports children's communication and language. She speaks to them and introduces new words. The childminder uses associative sounds as she plays with younger children. For example, she makes the sounds that animals make. n Children's mathematical knowledge is developing.The childminder encourages

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need to do better?

27 May 2021 them to talk about shape and size as they use tools to dig in soil. Children use positional language, such as 'in front' and 'behind'. They find bugs in the soil and count how many legs they have. n Children display an interest in books and stories. They listen attentively as the childminder enthusiastically reads to them. Children are confident in their interactions with visitors. They excitedly tell them about their favourite book. Although the childminder provides children with pencils and chalks for mark making, they do not always motivate the older children to regularly engage in writing activities. n The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks. She supports them to make healthy choices as they eat their lunch. For example, the childminder encourages children to eat their sandwich and fruit before any sweet items. Young children sleep peacefully in comfortable surroundings. Hygiene practice is

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good. Children regularly wash their hands. They use their own small towel to avoid the spread of germs. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. They know what is expected from them, for example to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children respond well to requests from the childminder. They willingly help to clear the plates and cups away after snack time. n The childminder supports parents to continue children's learning at home. For example, children take part in a competition to grow the biggest sunflower. Parents are very happy with the care and education the childminder provides. They comment on the good progress children make and the setting's wonderful location.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows how to identify, respond to and manage any signs that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has a good awareness of wider safeguarding issues. She is fully aware of the signs that may suggest children and families are potentially at risk from extreme views and ideas. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if there is an allegation made against herself or a family member living in the household. The childminder takes steps to keep her home safe and secure. She completes daily safety checks to reduce hazards and ensure a safe environment for children to play.

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should:

n gather information from other settings children attend, to inform assessments and plan even more precisely for children's next steps in learning

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should:

27 May 2021 n provide further opportunities for children to practise mark making and develop their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551784 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10174283 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bromsgrove. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the 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 had 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 parents' views through discussion. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household.

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Inspection activities

27 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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Inspection activities

27 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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