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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and her assistant and have formed close bonds with them. They play happily with other children and have formed warm friendships. At mealtimes, children talk excitedly to each other about topics that interest them, such as what activity they will do next, and make plans for these. They express their ideas clearly and confidently.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have high expectations of children. Children behave well and understand the rules that are in place to keep them safe when they are on the farm. They learn about the importance of good hygiene routines to help stop the spread of germs.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress and gain a secure foundation for their future learning and school. They have good levels of independence and want to complete tasks for themselves. For example, they explain how they will use a smaller watering can because it is lighter and easier for them to use without help. Children progress well in their literacy and mathematics. They link letters to sounds and recognise some letters from their names. They use their mathematical knowledge in their play as they compare the heights of towers they have built and recognise a small total without counting. For example, they instantly know they have blown four bubbles.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has successfully developed the service she provides. She considers areas for further development and attends training to further her good knowledge of how children learn. The childminder provides effective guidance, coaching and training to her assistant to ensure that she is clear about her role and responsibilities. n The childminder has a detailed knowledge of each child's development and what they need to learn next. She has identified gaps that have emerged in children's development as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and has helped them to catch up in their learning. However, she does not link some planned activities precisely to children's previous achievements. This means that some of the planned learning for children is not sequenced as well as possible. n The childminder and her assistant help older children to solve problems and develop their thinking skills. Children work out how they are going to complete a

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task and say what they will need to do first. They consider how they can build a tall tower so that the wind cannot blow it down. They try holding it with their hands, supporting it with a chair and making the tower double width. However, the childminder and her assistant do not identify every opportunity to extend the challenge for babies to support their progress even further. n Parents speak highly about the service provided by the childminder. They

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14 June 2021 appreciate the support she continued to provide them with during the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder has regular discussions with parents about their child's care needs and achievements. This helps to provide children with continuity in their routines and learning. The childminder recognises the importance of providing information to the settings that children move on to. n The childminder provides children with a wide range of enriching experiences that support their understanding of the world well. Children observe the behaviour of the animals on the farm and collect the hens' eggs. They experience the wonder of the world and learn about life cycles and change. This includes seeing a lamb being born and observing bluebells grow in the woods. n Children progress well with their physical development. Babies gain the confidence to crawl around and explore for themselves. Older children use their

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hands to shape and cut dough. They build strength in their large muscles as they carry equipment around and use their arms to operate a water pump. n The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language development well. Babies respond to their warm interactions with their own smiles, gestures and sounds. They communicate their needs and wishes clearly. Older children listen attentively and respond to a range of questions such as 'how' and 'why'. They gain a good range of vocabulary to talk about their ideas. The childminder recognises when children have language delay and consults with other professionals to identify how their development can be supported further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her own safeguarding knowledge updated regularly. She ensures that her assistant is well trained and knows how to identify signs that a child might be at risk. They have a good understanding of safeguarding matters and the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder and her assistant are knowledgeable of the wider issues relating to safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty and extreme practices. They understand the importance of reporting any concerns about the conduct of colleagues. The childminder ensures that children can play safely and makes careful risk assessments of her home, garden and the areas of the farm that children visit.

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should:

n consider more precisely how to build on what children already know and can do to help them to make even better progress n identify how to extend further the learning experiences of babies to provide them with even more challenge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2504132 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10191711 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Lynn, Shropshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She receives funding to provide free early years education to two-year-old children.

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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 that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. The inspector observed teaching practices and considered the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and parents and interacted with children. n The inspector sampled some of the setting's documentation, including the qualifications and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

14 June 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

14 June 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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