Childminder in Shropshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are welcomed into this inclusive and nurturing environment. The childminder creates a warm, family feel to the setting and children flourish in her care. Children quickly settle and are eager to start their day. They develop strong friendships with their friends and happily play together for long periods of time. Children's behaviour and manners are exemplary. They are polite and respectful towards each other and adults. Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder and her assistants, which helps children to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's curious nature and outstanding attitude towards learning is evident. They learn through a carefully planned balance of adult-led activities and opportunities to lead their learning independently. As a result, all children including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make exceptional progress and acquire the skills they need for successful future learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy spending a lot of time in the childminder's large garden. They run, climb and challenge their large-physical skills in a variety of ways. Children learn about the awe and wonder of the natural world. For example, they observe, first hand, how caterpillars change over the weeks they look after them. Children display their excitement and anticipation as they release the butterflies into the world.

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The provision is outstanding

Children receive excellent opportunities to understand and respect differences between themselves and others. They learn about each other's cultures, family backgrounds and a range of different festivals. They taste various foods from around the world and take part in traditional dances. Children enjoy regular outings in the community, which helps them to gain an understanding of where they live and the wider world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants place children at the heart of everything they do. The childminder is dedicated and passionate in ensuring that children receive the best possible start in life. She is highly skilled and knowledgeable and meticulously plans rich, innovative and highly challenging experiences and activities. The childminder swiftly identifies any gaps in children's learning and implements successful strategies to ensure no child is left behind in their learning. n The childminder completes relevant training to further extend her already outstanding knowledge and skills. She meticulously reflects on her and her assistants practice and the experiences she provides for children, continually making ongoing and effective improvements.

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7 July 2022 n During the national lockdowns, the childminder went above and beyond to ensure she remained in contact with children and their families. She continued to encourage children's learning at home and arranged regular video calls and online activities, singing and story times. n Parents speak incredibly highly of the childminder. They say their children are extremely well cared for in a warm, caring and safe environment. The childminder builds supportive and compassionate relationships with parents and involves them in all aspects of their children's learning. n Children's independence is supported particularly well. Children take off and put on their own shoes and older children tend to their personal care needs. They demonstrate the well embedded hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children learn the correct way to brush their teeth and understand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

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n Children use their imagination and engage in small world play. They demonstrate their fine motor skills as they join pieces of a wooden train track together. When children encounter difficulties they demonstrate their resilience and perseverance until they successfully build the train track. n The childminder and her assistants support children's communication and language through natural, high-level interactions. The childminder consistently introduces new words into conversations with the children to help widen their vocabulary at every opportunity. She sensitively repeats words back to the children so that they hear the correct pronunciation. The childminder and her assistants encourage children to express their developing ideas and opinions. They offer an abundance of praise and encouragement and show children that their contributions are very much valued. n The childminder and her assistants expertly recognise teachable moments. They

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successfully introduce mathematical language and counting as children play and differentiate activities to meet the learning needs of all children. Older children are able to look at a small group of objects and accurately guess how many there are without counting. Furthermore, children know that this fun learning experience is called subitising.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have high levels of knowledge about the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands the importance of taking swift action to report any concerns to other professionals to protect children's welfare. She has robust knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as a child or family becoming radicalised. Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder and her assistants always supervise children. Children develop an extremely good knowledge of how to keep themselves safe. For example, when crossing the road during outings and when using climbing apparatus.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506733 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10204750 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 12 Number of children on roll 37 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Shropshire. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate teaching qualification. She works with assistants, two of whom hold relevant qualifications at level 2 and level 6. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

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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 to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact that this is having on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at parents written testimonials and spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and household members.

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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

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