Mushet, Laura

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 develop close attachments with the childminder who knows them well and supports their emotional well-being effectively. As a result, children are safe, happy, and content in the childminder's home-from-home setting. They enjoy the cuddles given to them from the childminder, when they seek reassurance in the presence of unfamiliar adults.

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The provision is good

Children are provided with a wide range of opportunities to enhance their learning, both indoors and outdoors. They learn how to look after their own physical needs and develop independent self-care skills. For example, children learn how to feed themselves and wash their own hands. The childminder encourages children who are less confident speakers to talk about their favourite songs, to help them communicate more. Children receive good support from the childminder to manage their feelings and acquire positive social skills. As a result, children behave well.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has reduced the time parents are at her setting. She gives parents information about their child's day during a discussion on collection. More in-depth information about children's learning and progress is shared through Messenger or emails. The childminder continues to review and refine her risk assessments, including those to reduce the risk of infections, such as COVID-19. For example, she will only take the children on trips to local stay and play sessions once she is confident that they have secure COVID-19 measures in place.

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need to do better?

n Children develop well and are supported effectively by the childminder when they do not progress as expected, this helps them to make steady progress from their starting points in learning. She works closely with parents to share ways to close potential gaps in children's learning. This supports the progress that children make. Parents comment positively on the childminder's caring and nurturing approach. n Children show that they enjoy their time with the childminder. They behave well and play happily alongside the childminder, who offers them support and provides them with consistent praise and encouragement. This helps to develop their self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder works closely with the children's parents to provide consistent care for their children. For instance, parents share information about their children's routines, such as sleep times, what they like and any medical information, such as allergies. However, the childminder does not ask parents

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sufficient information about what their children already know, what they can already do or understand, to help her identify their individual needs right from

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1 September 2021 the start. n The childminder supports children to develop their understanding of language, such as using Makaton sign language and modelling key words as they play and as part of their everyday routines. Children enjoy looking at books and sharing stories with the childminder and taking part in familiar songs. Story sacks are used effectively by the childminder to engage the children fully in the story telling. They join in with actions as the childminder sings to them and they are starting to join with some of the words of the songs. n The childminder understands that children need opportunities to explore their own ideas and become more independent in their learning. However, she does not always plan activities to enable them to do this. n Children have opportunities to learn about the natural world. They make animal sounds when sharing stories and the childminder encourages them to interact

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with animals when she visits the farm. n The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their large motor skills. For example, they run, jump, climb and ride scooters in the garden. Young children use large chalks and use brushes and water to make marks on the pavement and walls in the childminder's garden. Children are making good progress in their learning. They are developing key skills required for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards training and developing her practice. She exchanges knowledge and ideas with other childminders to meet the needs of the children and to ensure she is suitably aware of her statutory duties.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She is clear about the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child and has a good understanding of the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes if she is worried about children being exposed to radical and extreme views. The childminder's home is safe and secure, and she takes appropriate steps to keep children safe when on outings. She strictly follows additional hygiene measures as a result of guidance issued due to COVID- 19.

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should:

n obtain more information from parents on what children know and can already do, to help establish accurate starting points to further support initial planning n provide children with more opportunities to follow their own ideas and explore

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should:

1 September 2021 child-initiated learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559398 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10190331 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 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 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n Parents shared their views of the care their children receive, with the inspector. n The childminder showed the inspector areas of her home used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The childminder described how she plans her curriculum and sets out her resources in the home and garden. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. She looked at first-aid certificates and a selection of children's records.

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Inspection activities

1 September 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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