Linda Thomas

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She can describe signs and symptoms of abuse, including radical and extreme views and behaviours. She is familiar with local safeguarding partnership procedures. n The childminder understands the need to evaluate her provision. She keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. For example, she completes mandatory training and exchanges information with other childminders. n The childminder understands how to ensure her premises are safe and suitable for children. She completes thorough risk assessment to minimise hazards. This includes identifying the safest walking routes when she collects children from the local school. n The childminder understands how she will help children to develop positive relationships. She knows how to help children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour, and to understand what is expected from them.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has regular discussions with parents to exchange information about children's individual needs. Parents say that they appreciate how she liaises with the school and passes on messages to them. n The childminder understands how to plan for children's play experiences to help them to relax after school. She understands the importance of working in partnership with the schools where children attend. She finds out about what children are learning at school and plans activities to complement their education programmes. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. She teaches them about keeping themselves safe, such as how to safely cross a road.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553891 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10174226 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates Monday to Friday, from 3pm to 6.30pm, during school term time. She only provides before- and after-school care.

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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 childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the childminder's plans for children's after-school experiences. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector sampled some of the setting's documentation, including qualifications.

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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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