Childminder in Herefordshire

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 have secure relationships with the childminder and clearly enjoy the time they spend in her care. They are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children are motivated to learn and investigate a wide range of good quality resources, both indoors and outside. They use their imagination and develop problem-solving skills as they attempt to build a bridge with wooden blocks.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active as they play outside in the childminder's spacious and well-resourced garden. They express their creativity as they use a selection of brushes to paint on a large sheet of material. Children are confident communicators. They discuss their favourite colour and correctly name the shapes they have painted. Children have opportunities to practise the skills needed for early writing. Older children develop good hand-eye coordination and carefully use their paint brush to mix different colours on a paint palette. Young children develop muscle strength in their arms and hands as they sweep the leaves into piles with a broom.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder recognised that children had reduced social interactions with people outside of their home. Consequently, she plans regular meetings with other childminding groups to develop children's confidence in new environments. She also provides opportunities for children to play and develop friendships with a larger group of children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a broad curriculum. She uses her knowledge of children's interests and their next steps in learning to effectively build on what children know and can do. The childminder has ambitious goals for all children in her setting. As a result, children make good progress. n Children's communication skills are supported well. The childminder engages children in meaningful conversations throughout the day. For example, she encourages older children to use descriptive language as they talk about the squirrels they can see in the tree. The childminder repeats and gently corrects words that younger children mispronounce, such as 'yellow'. She offers lots of praise when they try to correctly pronounce the word. This supports children's confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder supports children's early literacy skills. She provides a good range of age-appropriate books, which children independently access. Children

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listen attentively as the childminder reads stories to them. They enjoy singing action songs and nursery rhymes. The childminder encourages older children to practise writing letters, which are meaningful to them. Younger children make

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need to do better?

24 November 2021 marks in the paint with their fingers. n Children follow good hygiene practices with support and guidance from the childminder. They routinely wash their hands before eating and when returning from outdoor play. The childminder provides children with a good selection of nutritious meals and snacks. As a result, children are beginning to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She shares information with them in a range of ways. For example, through daily discussions and digital messaging. Parents are highly complimentary about the services she provides. They comment on the wide range of activities children take part in and how happy they are to have her. n Children are beginning to learn about other cultures and customs. The childminder provides creative activities and books to assist their learning. The childminder takes children out for walks into the community. Children learn how

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to keep themselves safe, as the childminder talks to them about stranger danger and road safety. n Children behave well. They are aware of the rules and boundaries within the childminder's home and they display friendly behaviour. For example, children learn to share and take turns as they play with the cars. However, when children have minor disagreements, the childminder is too quick to intervene and does not always encourage children to resolve their own conflicts independently. n The childminder strives to deliver good quality care and education at all times. She attends mandatory training and has recently attended a course to support children's early speech. However, the childminder is yet to create a focused programme for professional development, to target specific areas and enhance the quality of teaching further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She carries out daily safety checks on her home to ensure children play in a safe environment. The childminder attends child protection training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is alert to the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect and knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder supervises children well.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to independently resolve their own conflicts to further support their personal, social and emotional development n embed a programme of continued professional development to increase existing

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24 November 2021 knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552932 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10174827 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Ledbury, Herefordshire. 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 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 provider. 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 written 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

24 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

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