Sviatlana Krasnaslabodtsava

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 enjoy spending time with this skilful childminder. They happily enter her home and quickly settle as they begin to choose from the interesting range of activities on offer. Young children select jigsaw puzzles and ask for the childminder's help to complete them. They read and count numbers and name shapes as they play. Younger children squeal with delight when they manage to hit a balloon in the air with a tennis racket. They are proud of their achievements. All children are making good progress. Children are learning to keep themselves fit and healthy. The childminder helps them to follow good hygiene routines. They regularly wash their hands, singing a song to remind them to wash the back of their hands and between their fingers. Children enjoy home-cooked, nutritious meals, with plenty of fruit and vegetables. They experience new foods, such as watermelon, and apple slices sprinkled with

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The provision is good

cinnamon. Children behave extremely well. They listen carefully as the childminder reminds them to pack away the toys to avoid tripping over them, and then they take time to do so. They are beginning to follow instructions and understand why rules are in place.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has formed warm relationships with the children in her care, and she knows individual children very well. She understands the early years curriculum and knows how to help young children learn. The childminder plans activities which consider the children's interests and their next steps in learning. Consequently, children are highly engaged in their play and are developing well. n The childminder provides an exciting learning environment, with a broad range of high-quality resources. Toys are well organised, so that children can easily find what they want to play with. Children are independent in their learning. They confidently make choices and lead their own play. For example, toddlers help themselves to a small box of construction blocks. They take it to a mat, tipping it out and they start to build. They say that they 'want to be Spiderman' and find masks in the dressing up box to enhance their game. Children are

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becoming curious, competent learners. n Collaboration with parents is strong. The childminder ensures that she gathers accurate information about the children before they start to attend. She shares information daily about children's learning and care. Parents say that the childminder 'goes over and above', that she is 'amazing'. They say that their children 'love it there'. n Partnership working with local schools is good. The childminder endeavours to share information when children leave her setting to start school. She holds conversations with teachers at the end of the school day, to check on the

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10 January 2022 welfare of the children she is collecting. She promptly shares any concerns about the children in her care. However, the childminder does not always gather sufficient information about the children to enable them to continue their learning at her home. n The childminder understands the importance of developing children's early communication and language and supports this well. She prioritises conversations with the children, taking time to listen carefully to them when they speak. She often adds new, interesting words as she plays with the children. For example, she points out the 'head, throat' and 'strings' of a tennis racket before beginning to play a game with them. The childminder teaches the older children some words in Russian. n Children benefit from the rich and innovative curriculum that is provided by the childminder. She is passionate about providing opportunities, which give the

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children new experiences. For example, she plays keyboard and piano to accompany the children as they sing. She takes them to the local sports stadium for physical exercise. At lunchtime, she supports them to use real cutlery to prepare their own salad. n The childminder plans lots of opportunities for the children to explore outdoors in the local environment. They visit parks, soft-play areas and the local tennis club and feed the ducks at the canal nearby. They are learning about the world around them as well as exercising their whole bodies.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder makes efforts to keep her safeguarding training and knowledge up to date. She knows how to recognise signs and symptoms that a child could be in danger of harm. She has a good understanding of local safeguarding processes and is confident about what to do if she is worried about a child's safety. The childminder's house is free from hazards. She completes regular checks to ensure that this is maintained. The childminder has good systems in place for the safe collection of children. She cleans equipment daily after use and completes checks to ensure that toys are in good repair. The childminder holds an up-to-date paediatric first-aid qualification.

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should:

n develop further the communication with schools, to strengthen the continuation of learning at the childminder's home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557431 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10175205 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Pendeford, Wolverhampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and some bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 discussed the intent and delivery of the curriculum. n The inspector checked documentation, to determine the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector observed children at play, and the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke with parents, to determine their views about the setting.

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Inspection activities

10 January 2022 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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