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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are warmly welcomed into this familiar environment by the childminder, who nurtures their individual personalities. They feel safe and their emotional and care needs are met well. Children choose to independently look at books and listen intently during story sessions with the childminder. They are keen to repeat words and phrases and often ask for the same book again. Children thoroughly enjoy singing sessions and sing or hum along to songs during activities.

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The provision is good

Children are given the time to explore what is made available and use their ideas as they play. For example, children thoroughly enjoy being imaginative with the pretend ponies as the childminder shows a genuine interest in their play. The resources on offer excite children. For example, children cooperate well as they scoop the inside of the pumpkin and describe its texture and count the seeds. They show a real enthusiasm for learning and recall what they have learned previously. For example, children name the autumnal resources and animals as they play and describe where they live. Children's favourite activities are used well to help them to progress. For example, children learn how to use scissors correctly as they snip the play dough and learn to recognise colours and the patterns they make.

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need to do better?

n The childminder combines children's interests, along with the changing seasons, to offer experiences across the curriculum. She places a clear focus on promoting children's communication and language skills during her interactions. Books and songs are used well and are often linked to what is being taught, to help reinforce learning. The childminder successfully uses the observation and assessment system in place to identify children's next steps in learning and to help them make good progress. n The childminder is clearly motivated and keen to continuously develop the service she provides and takes advantage of any available training. She uses a range of online childminding resources and support groups to help her to continually build on the range of activities she provides. n Parents receive detailed reports about how their children are progressing and suggestions on how they can support their learning at home. Parents are very

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complimentary about service provided. For example, parents highly value the learning journals and progress reports they receive and are impressed by the progress their children make. This effective partnership working helps the childminder to closely work with parents to help close any gaps in children's learning. n There is a strong educational programme to help children learn about the natural environment. Children are actively involved in learning about and caring for wildlife and the natural world. The childminder helps children to learn about

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26 October 2021 their own families. However, she does not regularly provide rich opportunities for children to learn about other families and communities beyond their own experience. n The childminder uses the daily routine and activities well to incorporate opportunities for children to recognise colour, count and problem-solve as they complete puzzles. However, children have few opportunities to categorise by size and explore weight and measurement. n Children are provided with a challenging range of climbing equipment, wheeled toys and physical play opportunities to help extend their physical skills. Children also benefit from regular dance and movement sessions, which they thoroughly enjoy. The childminder works with parents to minimise the use of dummies and helps children understand the importance of good dental hygiene.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and all adults living in the household are vetted and suitable. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about children. She places a sharp focus on teaching children to respect their own and others' bodies and to talk about how they feel. The home is safe and suitable. Daily checks and detailed risk assessments ensure that all areas used by children are safe. There are clear procedures in place to keep children safe on outings and in the car. All the required documentation and records are in place to ensure the welfare and safety of children.

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should:

n provide a richer range of experiences to help children learn about other families and communities beyond their own experience n increase the opportunities children have to categorise by size and explore weight and measurement to help them make the very best progress in mathematics.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204622 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10072503 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 4 Date of previous inspection 30 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in South Littleton, near Evesham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder had a learning walk together to check the safety of the premises and to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

26 October 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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26 October 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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