Childminder in Worcestershire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this dedicated childminder's care. They are extremely happy, settled and confident in their exciting environment, and form exceptionally secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Children are very welcoming of new people, such as visitors. They smile or talk to them, showing that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish because they get deeply engaged in a variety of rich learning experiences. They practise their physical skills as they learn to climb in different ways and negotiate space by pushing themselves along in a toy car. Adults support children by modelling how to use their feet to move the car independently. Children are overjoyed when they acquire new skills, such as being able to move themselves backwards as well as forwards.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant provide superior support for children's communication and language development. They continuously provide children with purposeful interactions to engage them in conversation. The childminder and her assistant use questioning skilfully to extend children's language and thinking skills. They are thorough in explaining the concepts of new words to children, which helps children to gain and use their breadth of vocabulary. Adults support children to listen carefully to words they use. They sound out words slowly and older children begin to identify initial sounds in words. Children are challenged further, and they successfully match different words they see in the environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a committed and inspirational professional. She is passionate about providing children with the highest-quality experience. The childminder is a reflective individual who regularly evaluates her provision, incorporating the views of children and parents. She is consistently identifying ways to further enhance the already excellent provision she provides. n The childminder gathers extensive information from parents before children start. She finds out specific details, such as the types of books children enjoy and who they like to share them with. The childminder uses this to support her in thoroughly getting to know every child, which helps children settle very quickly. n Partnerships with parents are exceptional. The childminder regularly exchanges transparent information with parents about children's progress, development and how she intends to support their learning next. She shares information with

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parents about how she plans for children so that they reach their next targets and gives them guidance in how they can provide continuity in children's learning at home.

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11 July 2022 n Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Parents are forthcoming in recognising strengths about the childminder's service. They praise the learning environment their child receives and the kind and caring nature of the childminder. n The childminder has devised a child-centred curriculum. She has a comprehensive understanding of how children learn and develop, which is used to establish what she intends to teach children next. The childminder and her assistant skilfully adapt their teaching so that every child is supported to enhance their knowledge and skills. As a result, children are supported to make substantial progress in their learning. n Planning of activities is meticulous and accounts for individual children's interests. The childminder and her assistant prioritise securing subject knowledge about the topics children enjoy. For example, they learn and cascade their knowledge about different dinosaurs to children. Children quickly develop

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an understanding of the features of different dinosaurs. They recognise a diplodocus and talk about this being the biggest. This helps children secure long- term knowledge. n Children's behaviour is impeccable. They form strong and respectful relationships with the childminder and her assistant, who act as excellent role models to children. Children demonstrate an understanding of their exceedingly high expectations. For example, they kindly share and take turns when using mark- making tools. n The childminder is forward thinking and gives top priority to training and professional development opportunities. Since the last inspection, she has completed an array of learning opportunities to enhance her own knowledge and teaching skills. The childminder provides her assistant with feedback and reflects on their performance. She ensures that she shares her knowledge with her assistant, and encourages them to access training to continually improve their

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practice. n The childminder is enthusiastic about celebrating diversity and providing an inclusive practice. She values every child's individual belief and plans experiences to help children learn about different cultures. This helps them to appreciate other people in their community. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to provide exemplary support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to help them reach their potential. n Children are delighted to care for their environment, where they learn about growth and decay in the world around them. They grow different herbs and vegetables and recognise when to water them. Children pick them and explore, using their smell and taste senses. They identify where the grass has dried up and know that this needs water. Children caringly water the grass and their plants.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has high regard for children's safety and well-being. She is

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Safeguarding

11 July 2022 proactive in completing training to ensure that she has a deep understanding of safeguarding issues. The childminder also ensures that her assistant completes the same training. They fully understand and appreciate their duty to safeguard children. The childminder and her assistant are alert to signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes concerns about abuse that is specific to females and identifying children at risk of extreme or radicalised views and behaviours. They know how to report concerns to the correct agencies. The childminder follows rigorous procedures to assess the suitability of individuals who work with her.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475066 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10075748 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 18 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. Funded early education is provided 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 inspector completed a learning walk to gather information about how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation to evaluate the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' and children's views of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions, indoors and outdoors, to assess the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistant at appropriate times, and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

11 July 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

11 July 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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