Childminder, Out-of school day care in Staffordshire

This provision meets requirements

Children are extremely happy in this home-from-home environment. They smile as they discuss historical activities they have enjoyed. For example, children remember when they were unable to take part in the school's sports day due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They tell the inspector they had sports day with the childminder instead. Bonds between the childminder and children are strong. The childminder really cares about children's well-being. For example, during the pandemic, the childminder sent activities and treats home to children. This let children know she was still there for them. Children received a pocket hug and a wooden disc with hands on it. This gesture enhanced key-person relationships.

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Children develop flourishing friendships. They care about each other. For example, older children say they miss younger children when they are at school. Children acknowledge their friends' creative efforts, they say, 'that looks nice'. They work effectively together to plan what food they could serve in their role-play café. Children benefit from their friends' ideas and inspirations. They strengthen their writing skills from school as they record their ideas and create a menu. Children are confident to use technology to check their spellings. They display high levels of concentration as they create representations of the food on the menu. Children benefit from a large colour spectrum of clay to make their pretend food unique.

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This provision meets requirements

Children hear a wealth of language, which positively impacts their understanding and extends their vocabulary, in addition to their learning at school. For example, children use words such as 'proteins' and 'dairy' to describe a healthy meal. Children explore real food to assist as a visual aid to enhance their creations. They learn words such as 'garlic' and 'parsley'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes effective partnerships with parents and teachers. She sees them as key partners to shape the service she provides. For example, she communicates with teachers to understand the school's curriculum. The childminder uses the curriculum to further enhance children's experiences while they attend wraparound care. n Parents are extremely happy with the care children receive. They comment on how 'flexible and accommodating' the childminder is. They say, 'nothing is too much trouble'. The childminder is always thinking about what families might need. For example, when there was a fire at the school children attend the childminder contacted all parents, not just those who had their planned session that day. She ensured all children had been collected and were safe. n The childminder is constantly reviewing her service to strive for continuous

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need to do better?

16 May 2022 improvement. She is currently completing a teaching assistant qualification to enhance professional development and outcomes for children. Additionally, she is involved in groups at the local church and primary school. These experiences expand her skills and knowledge. When faced with new challenges, the childminder is confident to research next steps. She links with other childminder groups to have a positive impact on children. n Children develop confidence and self-esteem through positive interactions with adults and peers. They discuss their feelings through an activity called 'pows and wows'. Children are encouraged to talk about the good and bad things that have happened in the day. They benefit from group discussions to evaluate what they could do differently next time. Children's evaluations build on their understandings of managing behaviours. n The childminder plans experiences led by children's interests. She is confident to

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listen to their ideas and gives them independence and responsibility, indoors and outdoors. Children enjoy taking full ownership of the growing area within the garden. Children have their own ideas for what they want to grow. They have seeds for watermelons, potatoes, and carrots. n Children's views are high priority. They further drive improvements, which have a positive impact on the environment. For example, children now have their own named cubbyholes after children kept going home with the wrong shoes. The named cubbyholes were an idea of the children to protect their personal belongings. n The childminder identifies the diverse community in which she lives. She demonstrates a desire to be a positive role model to all children and promote diversity and inclusion. The childminder helps children to understand about good health. She instils good behaviours and values. As a result, children are extremely respectful of others. They behave exceptionally well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is extremely passionate about child protection and safeguarding issues. She has an excellent knowledge of the different types of abuse and safeguarding issues, including female genital mutilation and radicalisation and extremism. The childminder has procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is skilled to assess a family's 'level of need.' She knows the correct interventions to support families. This includes the use of early help referrals and signposting families to local organisations. The childminder has secure knowledge of online dangers, including child grooming and exploitation. Children have access to technology equipment at the childminder's home. These are password protected and age restricted to ensure children's safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481082 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10219862 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 10 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. She operates her provision from 7.30am to 6pm during school holidays and 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm during term times for children who are of school age.

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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. n The childminder and the inspector completed a tour of the premises. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children throughout the afternoon session and evaluated the impact on children's experiences. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection. The views of parents were considered by the inspector, through telephone discussions. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of those living and working in the household, daily registers and children's registration forms.

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16 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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