Rebecca Elizabeth King

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are very settled and happy in the childminder's home. They form secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Children actively seek them out to play with. The childminder and her assistant are kind and sensitive towards the children. They continuously communicate with them and take the time to introduce the children to new visitors. This helps the children to feel safe.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with an array of exciting activities, which stem from children's interests. This motivates children to become engaged in their play and learning. Children enjoy exploring different textures as they fill a cup with sand, shaving foam and herbs. They use their imagination to pretend-make breakfast for a toy crocodile as they press their mixture into a cup. Adults extend on children's learning as they ask them about the smell of herbs or the texture of different ingredients. Children demonstrate their breadth of vocabulary as they describe the texture as being 'slimy' and 'squidgy'. The childminder enthusiastically praises this.

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The provision is good

The childminder has exceedingly high expectations for every child in her care. Children are given roles as different monitors each day. They thrive as they undertake their responsibility as 'lunch monitor' and help to set the table for dinner time for their peers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children to develop their independence. Children have ample opportunity to practise doing things for themselves. For example, they confidently use a knife to spread their chosen topping on their bagel at snack time, put on and take off their own shoes, and collect their own lunch boxes and trays at dinner time. This helps children gain skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder gets to know every child very well. She gathers information from parents about their interests and abilities at home. The childminder uses this information, alongside her own knowledge of the children, to identify how she can further support the children's learning. Children are eager to join in with the activities on offer. However, sometimes the planning for activities does not consistently extend children's learning to the highest level.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is dedicated to providing an inclusive provision. She works closely with other professionals to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The childminder spends focussed time with individual children to give them experiences that target their developmental needs. This helps to close the gaps in children's learning. n Children consistently behave very well in the childminders home. They are

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12 July 2022 willing to share resources with their peers and welcome them to join in with their play. Older children are particularly keen to involve the youngest children in their activities. Children are kind and respectful towards each other and the adults who care for them. The childminder and her assistant act as positive role models towards children, which helps them to understand their expectations. n Children are supported to develop some healthy habits. For example, they clean their hands before mealtimes and enjoy balanced snacks and lunches. However, the childminder does not yet consistently help children to learn about the impact of healthy choices on their bodies so that they develop an understanding about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. n Parents provide consistently positive feedback about the childminder and service she provides. They say that their children receive a wealth of experiences and

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that they enjoy outings, including to local groups. Parents welcome the information they receive through an online app about the care and learning their child has received, which promotes continuity at home. n The childminder is committed to continually improving the quality of provision. She gathers feedback from parents and children regularly to identify any changes she can make. The childminder and her assistant frequently attend training and professional development opportunities to raise their teaching skills. For example, recent communication and language training has supported them to elevate their interactions with children. In turn, children are becoming fluent communicators.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed to keeping her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She and her assistant attend regular training. The childminder and her assistant have a thorough understanding of different safeguarding issues and are alert to signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. They know the procedures to follow to report any child protection concerns to the correct agencies in a timely manner. The childminder implements a rigorous recruitment process to help assess the suitability of any assistant she employs. She uses risk assessment effectively to keep children safe in her home and when on outings.

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should:

n refine the planning of activities so that children's learning is consistently extended to the highest level n increase children's understanding about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle to further promote their well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561171 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10190728 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Worcester. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She 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 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

12 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

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