Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to work closely with parents to help children settle into her care and to support their well-being. She demonstrates a range of settling-in techniques that take account of the individual needs of children. n The childminder demonstrates a deep understanding of the need to build strong relationships with children. She recognises the importance of giving children cuddles and offering reassurance and praise as she plays alongside them. n The childminder explains that she intends to observe children in their play and to use the 'Early years outcomes' to benchmark children's achievements. She explains that any areas of learning which children fall behind in will be set as a focus. The childminder understands the importance of maintaining an effective two-way exchange of information with parents. She plans to do this through discussion and by sharing the daily diary and photos.

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder reveals how she will provide an environment that supports children's learning across all areas of their development. She intends to place a strong focus on encouraging children to respect and value the differences in people. The childminder plans to use small- group times to support children to develop their understanding of good behaviour and to communicate with each other. n The childminder knows how to make good use of her garden to enhance children's opportunities to take manageable risks and experience challenge in their play. She intends to regularly take children to the playground and on walks around the local lake so that they can observe the ducks and pick flowers. n The childminder knows how to undertake effective risk assessments for the house and garden and before taking the children on walks. She understands how to promote and practise good infection prevention and control procedures.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has attended regular training on how to protect children from abuse or neglect. She liaises with the local authority adviser to make sure that she has effective safeguarding procedures in place. The childminder has a good knowledge of the common identifying features of abuse and neglect. She is fully informed of the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child. n The childminder knows how to reflect on the quality of her practice and how to identify areas for further development. She intends to continue exploring a range of early years websites and to attend further online training on a variety of teaching and learning topics.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY559231 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10190469 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1 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 8am until 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation 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 plan for the next steps in their learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her service and strive for continuous improvement. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and training of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

17 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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17 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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