Childminder in Herefordshire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children clearly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's care. They develop warm and secure relationships with the childminder and her family. Children are happy and eager to learn. They move freely around the childminder's home and display a strong sense of belonging. Children behave well and have good manners. They say 'please' and 'thank you' throughout the day. Children develop early literacy skills. They enthusiastically sing action songs and rhymes. Children recall recent stories they have read with the childminder. They talk about a princess and how she lost her shoe.

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The provision is good

Children independently access a good range of resources, both indoors and outdoors. They learn to care for living things and find out where food comes from. Children feed the childminder's pet chicken and collect its eggs. They confidently interact with visitors. Children explain the chicken is called 'Popcorn' and state 'she lays two eggs each day'. Children understand the importance of good oral hygiene. They talk to the childminder about foods which are bad for their teeth. Children announce that 'sweets give you cavities'. They frequently visit playgroups and places of interest in their community with the childminder. This helps children to develop good social skills and learn about the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She is caring and kind. The childminder provides children with a warm and well-organised learning environment. This supports children's emotional well-being and motivation to learn. n The childminder provides a broad and interesting curriculum. She observes children while they play and completes regular assessments of what they know and can do. However, the childminder does not always make the best use of this information to plan even more precisely for what children need to learn next. n Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder values children's questions and engages them in constructive conversations throughout the day. At snack time, children ask questions about ice packs in their lunch box. The childminder explains it is to keep their food cold, so it stays fresh and does not make them sick. Children confidently discuss what happens

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when they get sick and talk about visiting the doctor to get medicine to make them better. The childminder gently corrects children when they mispronounce a word. She uses her mouth to demonstrate the initial sound of the word 'yellow'. Children correctly repeat the word after her. n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn during adult-led activities. For example, to recognise numbers and match colours. The childminder encourages children to use their fingers to count aloud. They match

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10 May 2022 coloured dots to pegs. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination. They carefully add the correct number of pegs to a card. n Children follow effective hygiene practices with support and guidance from the childminder. They routinely wash their hands before eating. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure food in lunchboxes from home is healthy and nutritious. She supports children to make healthy choices. The childminder encourages them to eat their sandwich and fruit before any sweet treats. She supports children's good health effectively. n The childminder forms strong relationships with parents. She includes them in their children's learning and assessment from the start. The childminder provides parents with regular information about the progress their children make. To evaluate the service she provides, the childminder asks parents to complete questionnaires. Parents' feedback is positive. They state they are 'very happy

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need to do better?

with all aspects of her service' and they 'cannot think of anything the childminder could do better'. n The childminder has established strong relationships with staff at some schools children attend. She meets with the Reception Year teacher at the local school to share information about children's prior learning and development. This supports children's move to school when the time comes. However, the childminder does not support all children's move to school effectively. She is yet to build effective relationships with the key staff at all the schools that children will move on to.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to safeguard children. She attends regular child protection training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder is aware of signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks her home each day to ensure children play in a safe environment. She supports children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains why they should remain seated on their chair during mealtimes.

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should:

n make better use of the information gathered from observations and assessments to plan even more precisely for children's learning and help them to make even better progress n strengthen relationships with the staff at all schools children will attend, to support their move to Reception Year class when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370001 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10116351 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 3 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Herefordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 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 setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk together to discuss activities and intentions for children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder discussed and evaluated a learning activity together. n The inspector took account of views of parents through written documentation. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household.

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Inspection activities

10 May 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

10 May 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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