Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of how to help children settle into her care when they first start. She understands the importance of finding out about children's interests and about what they already know and can do. She knows that this will help her to plan precisely for children's learning from the beginning. n The childminder has a strong awareness of how to plan a range of challenging and interesting learning opportunities for children across all aspects of their learning. She understands the need to use a wide range of effective teaching strategies to engage children in their learning. The childminder knows how to complete comprehensive progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years. She understands that this will help to identify children who may need additional support. The childminder plans to share information about children's progress with parents and to help them to support children's learning

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This provision meets requirements

at home. n The childminder intends to take the children on a range of outings that encourages them to be physically active and to learn about the natural world. She knows how to promote good hygiene practices. She understands about good nutrition and describes how she will encourage children to eat a healthy diet. n The childminder reveals a deep understanding of the importance of building strong relationships with children. She knows how to help children to feel safe and secure and to engage in new experiences. n The childminder has attended 'Addressing Behaviour' training. She understands how to promote children's positive behaviour and how to set clear boundaries according to children's age and stage of development. n The childminder knows how to identify families who would benefit from additional help to keep their child healthy and safe. She understands how to seek help to make sure that these families receive expert advice and support,

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This provision meets requirements

when necessary. The childminder has attended training on how to protect children from abuse or neglect. Additionally, she has attended further training on less-familiar areas of abuse. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs of abuse, and has a strong awareness of her responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder demonstrates how she will minimise any possible risks to children indoors and when they are on outings. n The childminder knows how to reflect on the quality of her practice and to identify areas for further development. She intends to continue reading the online guidance from the local authority and to attend further online training on a variety of teaching and learning topics.

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This provision meets requirements

28 May 2021 There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559856 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10190606 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Telford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the 2020- 21 COVID-19 pandemic. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic on the childminder's setting and has taken this into account in her judgement of the overall quality and standards of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder had a tour of the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to assess children's progress and to plan for the next steps in their learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and training of the childminder, and discussed self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Inspection activities

28 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

28 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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