Childminder in Worcestershire

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

Babies and children are extremely happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. Babies quickly settle off to sleep, and wake content and ready to play. The childminder meets babies' care needs well, providing continuity with their routines from home. Older children are well-motivated to play and learn. For example, they ride a tricycle around the garden, aiming for the fastest time.

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The provision is good

Children make confident choices about what they want to play, and sustain their interest and concentration well. For example, they explore their design ideas as they shape play dough to make pretend ice cream. They learn how to use a variety of shaping tools. Babies thoroughly enjoy the sensory experience of feeling cool water on their skin. The childminder uses this opportunity well to support their language. For example, she names the parts of their body that she pours water on. Older children gain the confidence to put their faces in the water.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and understand what the childminder expects from them. She gives clear explanations to show why a child needs to stop what they are doing. For example, a resource might break and they could hurt themselves. Children develop a sense of responsibility and eagerly help with tidying up.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects effectively on the service that she provides. She completes mandatory training and keeps herself updated about changes in early years. She regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders. This helps her to plan interesting learning experiences for children. However, the childminder has not completed targeted professional development to extend further her knowledge and skills in order to provide children with education programmes that fully challenge their learning. n Overall, the childminder uses her observations of children's achievements to identify what they already know and how to help them progress further. She has an in-depth knowledge of each child, including their interests. She plans learning opportunities that she knows will motivate them. Children have good attitudes to learning and make links with their experiences, such as through role play. Children pretend to be shop assistants. They know how to use the role play till

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need to do better?

to scan a credit card for payment. Teaching is good and the childminder successfully enhances children's play. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents to support children's continued learning at home. She understands the importance of exchanging information with other settings where children also attend, helping provide continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder teaches children about keeping themselves safe, such as during

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need to do better?

18 July 2022 extreme heat. Children learn that they need to drink extra water to keep themselves hydrated and about wearing sun cream to protect their skin. However, the childminder does not make the most of daily routines to help children to fully understand about making healthy food choices. n The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language development. Babies listen attentively and copy sounds they hear. They link words to actions, such as clapping and waving goodbye. Older children express their good ideas clearly. The childminder helps them to extend their understanding of words with similar meanings, such as 'relaxing' and 'chilling'. n Children make good progress in their learning. They gain a wide range of useful skills in readiness for school. They use mathematical language, match colours and shapes, and learn to count. Children engage well in simple throwing and catching games. They show an awareness of the needs of others. The

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childminder helps children to develop early literacy skills, such as how labels on containers show what the contents are. n The childminder provides interesting experiences to help children develop their understanding of the world. Children enjoy daily walks to the local community, including visits to local services, such as shops. The childminder plans opportunities for children to meet up with other children of a similar age. This supports them to become confident in different surroundings and helps them to develop social skills. Children observe changes in their local environment, such as the season and how plants grow from seeds. They know that strawberries and tomatoes will be ready to eat once they have changed from green to red.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, and knows what she would do and who she would contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out daily checks of her home and garden to ensure children play in a safe environment. This includes taking precautions to ensure that children are safe during extreme weather. She supervises them well and at all times, including when they are eating and sleeping.

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should:

n complete targeted professional development to help extend knowledge and skills, and provide children with education programmes that offer the maximum amount of challenge n increase opportunities for children to learn about making healthy-food choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307356 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10073529 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 17 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives near Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and joint observation together. The inspector observed teaching practices and considered the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector interacted with children and held discussions with parents.

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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

18 July 2022 18 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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