Childminder, Out-of school day care in Telford and Wrekin

This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides a welcoming, relaxed environment in contrast to children's busy day at school. Children are happy and safe in the childminder's care. New children settle very quickly and soon form firm friendships with their peers. Children behave appropriately. They share and take turns with toys and resources. The childminder talks to children companionably. She asks open-ended questions, that help children to describe their ideas and develop their communication skills further. Children are confident and freely engage in conversations with adults and their friends. Children develop independence. They choose what they want to play with, wash their hands when they need to and help to tidy away resources when they have finished with them.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy participating in a range of activities. They relish developing their imagination and creative skills. For example, children dress and undress small dolls and create scenarios with their friends. They enjoy decorating Easter biscuits using icing and decorations. The childminder supports children's growing mathematical skills as she asks questions about quantity as they create. Children count how many eggs they have or how many biscuits they need to decorate, so that they have enough for all their family members to have one.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to developing her practice. She attends regular training and completes professional development opportunities. The childminder provides appropriate support and supervision for her assistant to develop their knowledge and skills further. This helps to improve outcomes for children. n A strong focus on children's social and emotional development means that children form close bonds with the childminder and her family. The childminder encourages children to feel at home and to choose activities they enjoy playing with. She provides children with praise and encouragement to help develop their self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder makes sure children have plenty of activities and resources. Children are fully engaged throughout the session. They are absorbed while playing with their chosen activity. For example, they use their imagination as they play with small world resources. Children particularly enjoy playing with

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their older friends or siblings. n The childminder promotes good behaviour and encourages children to be respectful in her home. Children know and follow the simple rules and boundaries in place. They know not to run inside and to be kind to each other. Children are independent and responsible individuals. n Parent and carer partnerships are good. The childminder offers settling-in

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12 April 2022 sessions to new children. She gathers information from parents, carers and other professionals involved in children's care. This helps her to meet children's individual needs from the start. She uses a variety of ways to communicate with parents and carers about their child's day. For example, through daily conversations and text or photo messages. n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children's learning at school. Children develop their understanding of mathematics. For example, they consolidate their understanding of numbers as they use pencils to join numbered dots to create pictures. Children practise counting as they count how many children and adults are present. They practise their writing and drawing skills as they write their name and draw or colour-in pictures. n Children benefit from opportunities to develop their physical skills. Climbing equipment in the childminder's garden means they can develop their large-

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muscle skills. Children develop small-muscle skills as they use knives and spoons to meticulously spread as they prepare their own snack. n The childminder promotes children's health effectively. For example, she works in partnership with parents to ensure that children benefit from healthy and nutritious snacks, meals and drinks. n The childminder and her assistant use opportunities to help younger children to understand the world around them. For example, when children show an interest in small world helicopters, the childminder's assistant uses the opportunity to build on their interest. Children learn that helicopters are also used as ambulances, known as the 'air ambulance'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant complete regular training to keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date. They have a good understanding of their role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. The childminder and her assistant are aware of the procedures to follow in the event of concerns about children or any allegations against adults working with children. The childminder knows that any concerns must be shared promptly with other agencies, in order to help keep children safe. Daily checks are completed to ensure that all areas are safe and suitable for children to use. The childminder has appropriate systems in place for dealing with any accidents while children are in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493904 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10236918 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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Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She provides care before and after school and during school holidays. Sessions are from 8am to 8.45am and 2.30pm to 6pm during term time and from 8am until 6pm during school holidays. The childminder also offers weekend care. She works all year round, except for Christmas and Boxing Day. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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 spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n A tour of the premises was completed with the childminder to discuss how the provision is organised. n The inspector reviewed a variety of documents, including accident and medication records. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children during activities.

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12 April 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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12 April 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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