Rose, Tania Jane

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children arrive happy and feel at home in the childminder's care. They form strong relationships with her and members of her family. Children are beginning to understand what is expected from them. They quickly take off their shoes and place them neatly on the floor in the hallway. The childminder greets them with a smile and a cuddle. This helps children to settle and feel emotionally secure. Children behave well. They are kind to each other and share the toys and resources. For example, they take turns to play with the doll and pushchair.

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The provision is good

Older children are kind and caring towards younger children. They warmly invite them to play a game of 'hide and seek'. Young children begin to learn the rules of the game and giggle as they hide under a cushion. Older children display a knowledge of numbers. They confidently count to 10 before looking for their friends. The childminder offers lots of encouragement and praise, which promotes children's self-esteem and overall well-being.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder maintained effective contact with children and their families who did not regularly attend. She spoke with them by telephone to ensure they were safe and well, and suggested activities that they could do at home. This supported children to continue to make progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made improvements to her practice and has effectively addressed the weaknesses identified at her last inspection. To ensure children's safety, the childminder does not allow pets into rooms where children play. The childminder makes sure that children are always supervised should they come into contact with a household pet. n Children's communication and language skills are effectively supported. The childminder engages children in meaningful conversations throughout the day. She uses single words and associative sounds to support young children's emerging speech. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and skilfully asks questions, giving children time to think and respond. n The childminder provides a broad curriculum. She has a good understanding of what children know and can do, and what they need to learn next. Children make good progress. n Children enjoy a range of opportunities to develop their understanding of the

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world around them. The childminder reads stories to them about special events, such as Remembrance Day. Older children identify the colours red and black, and younger children explore the texture of paint as they paint a picture of a poppy.

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need to do better?

11 November 2021 n Relationships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements and care needs. She shares information with them in a range of ways. For example, through written daily diaries, digital messaging and face-to-face conversations. However, the childminder is yet to engage with professionals from other settings children attend to seek relevant information to support a consistent approach to children's learning. n Parents hold the childminder in high regard. They comment on the wide range of activities she provides and how happy their children are in her care. n Children enjoy looking at books and ask the childminder to read to them. They sit comfortably on her lap and help to turn the pages of their chosen book. Young children use their fingers to explore the textures displayed on a book about tractors. The childminder enthusiastically sings songs and rhymes, and

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encourages children to join in. As a result, children's early literacy skills are supported well. n Care practices are good. The childminder follows sleep routines from home. Children sleep in comfortable surroundings. The childminder regularly checks on them to ensure they are safe and well. Children follow hygiene practices with support and guidance from the childminder. They wash their hands and sit at the table to eat their snack. However, the childminder does not consistently provide children with a wide enough range of opportunities to improve their understanding of the importance of good hygiene and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder is reflective. She knows what she does well and areas of her practice she would like to improve. The childminder participates in online forums where she engages with other childminders and early years professionals to share ideas and discuss best practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the indicators that a child is at risk of harm and is clear on the procedures to follow should any concerns arise about children's welfare. She attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if there is an allegation made against herself or an individual living in the household. She completes daily safety checks to reduce hazards and ensures the environment is safe for children to play. The childminder supervises children well.

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should:

n strengthen relationships with professionals at other settings children attend to

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should:

11 November 2021 ensure consistency in children's learning n enhance ways to support children to develop and extend their understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459646 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10127992 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 19 Date of previous inspection 4 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Evesham, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk together to discuss activities and intentions for children's learning. n The inspector and childminder discussed and evaluated a learning activity together. n The inspector took account of views of parents through discussion and documentation. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household.

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Inspection activities

11 November 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

11 November 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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