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

Children build strong relationships with the caring childminder. They show that they are happy and feel safe in her care. The childminder has high expectations for all children. In turn, children make good progress in their learning and develop the skills they need in preparation for starting school or nursery. The childminder organises the environment carefully and considers children's interests when planning activities. Children are confident as they explore the environment and choose what they want to play with. They are motivated and eager to join in.

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The provision is good

Children develop good self-care skills and take pride in doing things for themselves. For example, they help to tidy up after their play. There is scope, however, for the childminder to help children to develop their independence even further. The childminder supports children's language as she repeats phrases, emphasising clear and simple explanations. She skilfully introduces new words to build on children's vocabulary. For instance, she explains that a porcupine is similar to a hedgehog. Children recognise that porcupines and hedgehogs have lots of 'spikes'. They take pleasure in joining in with predicting the next animal on the page and familiar phrases from the stories. As a result, children demonstrate high levels of concentration and strong communication, language and literacy skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes accurate assessments of what children know and can do. She observes children as they play and identifies any gaps in their knowledge. She uses the information she gathers to help plan a varied curriculum. She adapts her curriculum to meet the individual needs of each child. For example, the childminder helps children to gain good early mathematical skills. Even the youngest children count accurately and recognise shapes and colours. n The childminder is well qualified and passionate about what she does. She networks with other childminders in the local area to share ideas and inspire her own practice. However, although she has high ambitions for her setting, she does not always reflect precisely on the quality of her teaching during activities to identify where she can build on her practice even further. n The childminder has adapted daily routines during the COVID-19 (coronavirus)

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pandemic. Although parents are not currently allowed in her home, she keeps them well informed about their children's learning and progress. Parents are complimentary about how well the childminder gets to know children before they start at the setting. She carries out home visits to find out what experiences children have previously had and how she can build on these. As a result, children settle well and thrive in the childminder's care. n Children gain a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. They follow good health and hygiene routines. They regularly wash their hands and know about the

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22 June 2021 importance of catching their coughs in their elbows to help limit the spread of germs. Children learn about making healthy food choices and grow their own vegetables in the childminder's garden. The childminder has implemented yoga sessions to build on children's physical strength and support their emotional well-being. Children demonstrate that they are relaxed as they move and stretch their bodies to music. n Children develop good social skills. They share resources and include each other in their play. For example, they work together as they build towers with wooden blocks. Children are polite and behave well. They display good manners and are respectful towards each other and the environment. n Children enjoy the responsibility of carrying out some tasks, such as pouring their own milk. This helps to develop their independence. However, there are times when the childminder steps in too quickly and helps children rather than

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allowing them to do things for themselves. This includes at mealtimes, when she does not always encourage older children to chop their own fruit. n The childminder uses the local environment to build on children's knowledge of the wider world. For example, children help to plant trees in a nearby forest and watch them grow over time. They visit the library, theatre and local parks. The childminder uses these visits to teach children about nature, people and communities. She organises opportunities for children to meet female police officers and find about how they keep people safe. This supports children's early understanding of gender stereotypes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She regularly attends training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has a secure understanding of the signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm, including wider safeguarding issues. She is confident in the processes to follow to refer concerns to the appropriate professionals. The premises are secure. The childminder regularly carries out risk assessments of her home and outings children go on. These help her to identify and minimise potential hazards and keep children safe.

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should:

n provide even more opportunities for children to develop their independence to even greater levels n reflect further during teaching to identify where children's learning experiences can be enhanced to help them make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556516 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10175103 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Stourport-on-Severn. She holds a relevant level 5 qualification. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder gave a tour of her environment and discussed her practice with the inspector. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's progress. The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated the quality of teaching during a planned activity. n Children and parents shared their views with the inspector through discussions and written evidence provided. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and qualifications of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

22 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

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