Childminder in Shropshire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They confidently make choices from a range of resources and become engrossed in their play. Children develop a can-do approach and show resilience when completing difficult tasks. For example, they focus intently as they thread ring-shaped cereal onto pipe cleaners. Furthermore, children fill and empty the containers of the balance scales and watch as they move up or down. During such activities, the childminder encourages the children to learn new concepts, such as up or down and heavy or light. Older children confidently talk to the childminder about their personal experiences with their family at home. They sing a range of nursery rhymes as they play.

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The provision is good

Children huddle around the childminder and listen intently to a story. The childminder makes sure that all the children can see the storybook and uses a clear voice with expression to hold children's interest. She encourages older children to hear and say the initial sound in their names.

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The provision is good

Children are fond of and closely observe the childminder's family rabbit. They know how to approach, pet and play with the rabbit correctly. This helps children to learn to respect, care for and understand animals.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how to work closely with parents to help children settle into her care and support their well-being. She demonstrates a range of effective settling-in techniques that take account of the individual needs of children. n The childminder observes children in their play and uses the 'early years outcomes' to benchmark children's achievements. Any areas of learning which children may fall behind in are set as a focus. The childminder provides a curriculum that offers children plenty of opportunities to be naturally curious, imaginative and to learn new concepts as they play. n The childminder helps children to understand about the diversity of people and to develop positive relationships within their community. For example, she regularly takes the children to the local toddler groups. This helps children to learn to socialise outside of the childminder's home with other children and

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adults. n The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to develop their balance and coordination skills in the garden. For example, children play on the see-saw and large ride-on toys. Furthermore, they have closely supervised play on the large trampoline. The childminder occasionally takes the children on visits to a country park. Here they enjoy the countryside, climb trees and observe the deer as they graze. The childminder regularly takes the children to various local

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29 March 2022 outdoor playgrounds. This helps children to learn to take manageable risks and experience challenge in their play. The childminder provides children with nutritious and balanced meals and snacks. n The childminder builds effective relationships with the children. For example, she uses endearing words and responds quickly and sensitively to children's needs. The childminder reinforces simple rules and praises children's good behaviour. This helps children to feel confident and safe, and to behave well. n Parents comment on how much they value the secure online learning journal. This enables parents to read about their children's experiences and development and helps them to support their children's learning at home. Parents also comment on the great relationship the childminder has with the children and on how happy and content the children are in her care. n The childminder regularly explores a range of early years websites and

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need to do better?

frequently links with local childminders. This, along with welcoming any suggestions from parents, helps her to improve the overall quality of her setting. n The childminder uses a range of effective strategies that encourage children to develop their language skills. For instance, she uses commentary and asks children questions as they play. However, on occasions, the childminder does not give younger children enough opportunities to develop their thinking or to express their own ideas. n The childminder does not provide younger children with enough opportunities to develop their independence skills at mealtimes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder liaises with the local authority to make sure that her safeguarding practices are up to date. She understands how to refer any concerns she may have about children. Additionally, she has undertaken training to deepen her knowledge of how to identify, assess and respond to sexual behaviours in an appropriate way. The childminder regularly supervises children as they wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day. She knows how to undertake effective risk assessments for the house and garden and for any outings with the children.

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should:

n encourage younger children to talk and express themselves so that their language and communication skills are fully enhanced throughout the day n encourage younger children to develop increased independence skills during mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477372 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10219822 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 4 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Shifnal. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for 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 her evaluation of the provider. n A tour of the childminder's home was completed to make sure all areas used by children are safe. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. The inspector held discussions with the childminder and evaluated how well she assesses children's progress and plans for the next steps in their learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n The inspector held conversations with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback

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Inspection activities

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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