Childminder in Shropshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children are highly motivated to learn. They thrive from the consistent and thoughtful interactions with the childminder. For example, she provides children with countless opportunities to be independent and do things for themselves, where possible, before offering help where needed. This promotes children's confidence and self-esteem. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and happy with the childminder. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show respect and kindness towards each other and visitors.

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The provision is outstanding

Children engage in numerous, thought-provoking opportunities to learn about the world. They learn about the alpine horn from Switzerland and how they are used as a way of communicating across the mountains. They delight in showing the alpine horn they have made and demonstrate how to make its distinct sound. The childminder ensures that she uses the children's interests in topics to support their physical, communication and language development, and early literacy skills.

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The provision is outstanding

Children learn about animal habitats, changing seasons and hibernation. They understand why the childminder's tortoises go to sleep in the winter, and help to prepare their bedding. Children watch the birds feeding in the garden and excitedly rush to collect the image chart so that they can recognise and name the birds they see. They talk about the 'dragon breath' they make when it is frosty outdoors, due to their breath being warmer than the air.

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n The childminder has a passion to provide children with nutritional, varied, home- cooked meals and snacks. Children have planted seasonal vegetables in the garden. They talk about why vegetables are good for them when eating lunch together. The childminder skilfully introduces resources, which teach children about the importance of oral health. n The childminder is highly skilled at supporting children's early language and communication skills. For example, she seizes the moment to introduce new vocabulary as she names different pasta shapes, such as 'fusilli, macaroni' and 'spaghetti'. Children are eager to try naming the shapes themselves. The childminder knows when to extend children's play experiences as she skilfully adds new objects and excitedly joins in with their play. Children concentrate as they thread macaroni onto the spaghetti. This supports their fine hand-eye coordination skills and encourages them to remain focused at an activity.

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Children demonstrate great perseverance at tasks until they are successful. n The childminder has an impressive understanding of how children learn and has ambitious expectations of what they can achieve. She continually assesses children's learning and interests and uses this information to skilfully plan an

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6 December 2021 exciting range of activities. For example, boys are currently interested in transportation. The childminder provides an excellent variety of age-appropriate learning experiences incorporating vehicles with distinct roles, such as waste clearance, space craft, concrete mixers and trains. n Children develop an interest in mathematics from an early age. The childminder seamlessly includes the use of numbers in everyday conversation and play. For instance, children confidently copy the childminder as she counts. They show an interest in the resources that the childminder has made to include numerals in the environment. For example, they recognise when numbers are missing and persevere until they are located. n Children develop a love of books and reading. The childminder builds on this by weaving storytelling into their everyday experiences. Children compare images in a book that look similar to themselves or their families. They talk together about

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emotions and how people might be feeling as they relax during lunch. The childminder celebrates their differences as she encourages children to share their family tradition of leaving shoes to be filled with treats on St Nicholas Day. Children access interesting story props and other resources to enhance their play. n The childminder regularly targets training and development opportunities to support the quality of her practice. For example, recent training on how children learn sequentially now supports the childminder to extend children's learning. The childminder methodically reviews her provision to improve the care provided. She seeks and values the views of parents and children. Parents speak very highly about the care and learning experiences their children receive. n Children enjoy a wealth of activities in their local community. The childminder provides children with many opportunities for exercise and fresh air. Children

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develop a fascination and love of nature and their environment. They comment on the ways that the leaves are changing on the trees they see in the local area.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an exceptional knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe and regularly updates her training. She confidently knows when and to whom she must report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. She is confident to direct parents to information about how to keep their children safe. In addition, she talks to older children about online safety and discusses the importance of talking to an adult, should they have concerns or worries. She ensures that her environment is safe and teaches children to manage risk and keep themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2516699 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10191860 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 2019 and lives in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. She provides care all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family and bank 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 this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children and evaluated the impact that these had on children's learning and development. Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and considered their views. The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

6 December 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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6 December 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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