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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and her co- childminder. They confidently make choices from the well-resourced environment. Children use their imaginations, pretending to make cups of tea and coffee and sandwiches as they play with the toy kitchen. They behave well, taking turns to serve the pretend food to the childminder and visitors. Children's physical skills are developing well. They learn to move with confidence when using the good range of equipment in the garden. Younger children learn to balance as they climb on and off ride-on toys, and older children confidently use the large climbing frame.

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The provision is good

The childminder swiftly recognises when children need extra emotional support. For example, when children realise they have not got some of their own familiar items from home that they usually have, she sits on the floor with them offering cuddles, comfort and reassurance. These positive interactions help children to feel safe and secure, which ensures their overall emotional well-being. The childminder has high ambitions for all children. Children develop their independence skills, such as putting on their coats and shoes. Older children take care of their own self-care needs, such as toileting and washing their hands before meals. Children are gaining the skills they need in preparation for their eventual move to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a broad and balanced curriculum for children. She understands how children learn and gets actively involved with their self-chosen play. However, during some group activities, there are times when younger children's concentration is distracted, resulting in children not always being fully engaged in their learning. n The childminder supports children's developing communication skills well. She introduces new vocabulary during her interactions, and models the correct pronunciation of words. Older children thoroughly enjoy joining in with songs and rhymes with the childminder. This helps to build on their speaking and listening skills. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop mathematical skills. For example, she encourages older children to count how many children are present, so they know how many mats they need to get out for children to sit on. Younger children are encouraged to join in with number rhymes and

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songs. n The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. She supports them to share and take turns during their play. The childminder provides appropriate reassurance for new children who are still adapting to the unfamiliar environment. Children quickly form warm, trusting relationships with her and her co-childminder.

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20 January 2022 n Children are polite and well mannered. They say 'please' and 'thank you', and 'excuse me' when trying to pass other children. The childminder offers children frequent praise and encouragement. This helps to build their self-confidence. n Children enjoy being physically active and have fun in the garden. The childminder ensures that they are dressed appropriately for the outdoor weather conditions. Children persevere as they learn to turn the tap on the water butt, collect water in containers and take the water to the toy cars, pretending to wash them. They enjoy racing around the garden on the ride-on toys they have just washed. n Children develop a good understanding of the world around them. For example, they learn to be respectful of the co-childminder's indoor guinea pigs. Children confidently identify and make the sounds of different animals while joining in with songs and rhymes.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder has established procedures in place to share regular information with parents. Parents express their satisfaction with the childminder and her co-childminder. They express their delight with the regular updates they get throughout the day via the online system used. However, the childminder does not consistently share information with some other settings attended by children, to promote a shared approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder ensures that mandatory training is completed, such as paediatric first aid. She engages in professional discussions with her co- childminder and reflects on her provision to help identify further ways to build on her good practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children and protect their welfare. She is confident with the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands the importance of reporting concerns to relevant agencies. This includes if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She supervises children well, both indoors and outside, and ensures that a safe environment is maintained well.

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should:

n strengthen planned activities to help younger children to fully engage and promote their learning even further n build on partnership working with other settings attended by children to help promote continuity in children's care and learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2528681 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10208382 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and operates from her co-childminder's home in Stourport-on-Severn. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for two weeks at Christmas and family holidays.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, her co- childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises. n The views of parents were taken into consideration by reading written references.

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Inspection activities

20 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

20 January 2022 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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