Collins, Amanda

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

Young children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They display a strong sense of belonging and move freely around the childminder's comfortable home. Young children concentrate as they build shapes with magnetic blocks. The childminder sits alongside them and offers encouragement and support. She encourages children to compare the different-sized blocks. The childminder introduces mathematical language, such as the words 'big' and 'small'.

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The provision is good

The childminder follows children's sleep routines from home. Babies enjoy lots of cuddles with the childminder throughout the day, particularly if they are tired or upset. This helps them to feel relaxed and emotionally secure. Children explore and investigate a generally good range of toys and resources, both indoors and outdoors. They develop good physical skills. Children run around in the spacious garden and ride on wheeled toys. The childminder supports babies' drive to stand and walk effectively. They hold on tightly to the childminder's fingers and carefully put one foot in front of the other.

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The provision is good

Children learn about the world around them. The childminder regularly takes them to visit places of interest in their community. Children are beginning to understand where food comes from. They plant seeds and grow vegetables. Young children enjoy watering the plants. They proudly show visitors the water butt and proceed to find the watering can.

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need to do better?

n The childminder recently returned to her role after a long break. During this time, her paediatric first-aid certificate expired. However, the childminder is booked to attend a training course in the near future. In the meantime, to support her practice and keep children safe, the childminder completed an online refresher course. As a result, the impact on children's safety is minimal. She has a good understanding of what to do if a child were to have an accident or a medical emergency. n The childminder provides children with a homely and well-organised learning environment. She has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder knows children well and plans a good range of play activities that link to their interests and next steps in learning. n The childminder supports children's early literacy skills effectively. She demonstrates how to hold and use a pencil. Young children watch and copy her.

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need to do better?

They use a selection of coloured pens to draw a picture. The childminder offers lots of praise for children's achievements. n Care practice is good. The childminder is gentle and caring. During nappy changing routines, she engages children in meaningful conversations. They talk

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need to do better?

27 May 2022 about the colours displayed on a calendar. Young children identify the colours blue and red. n The childminder provides play activities to support children to understand the importance of good oral health. For example, they play a toothbrushing game and look at books about the dentist. Children follow hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating. The childminder offers children healthy snacks and nutritious home-cooked meals. However, the childminder does not always effectively support children to understand the benefits of making healthy choices about food or the importance of good hygiene practice. n Children behave well. The childminder has high expectations for their behaviour. Young children understand they must sit at the table to eat at mealtimes. They learn good manners as the childminder gently reminds them to say 'please' and 'thank you'. n The childminder has established relationships with professionals from other

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need to do better?

settings children attend. She shares information with them to ensure a consistent and complementary approach to children's learning. The childminder forms strong relationships with parents. She speaks to them at the beginning and end of the day, and uses digital messages to keep them informed about their child's achievements and care needs. n The childminder strives to provide high-quality care and education to all. She knows what she does well and identifies some areas she would like to improve, for example to develop her computer skills. However, the childminder is yet to consider a targeted approach to her professional development to further improve her knowledge and skills, to raise the quality of her teaching to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder supports children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to them about road safety and stranger danger when she takes them out for walks. The childminder checks her home each day to ensure children play in a safe environment. She attends child protection training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and demonstrates a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Due date

27 May 2022 obtain and maintain a valid and appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification. 15/07/2022

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to improve their understanding of making healthy choices about food and the importance of good hygiene practice n identify professional development opportunities to strengthen knowledge and skills, to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204982 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10231700 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 5 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Worcester. She provides care from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk together to discuss activities and the intentions for children's learning. 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

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

27 May 2022 27 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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