Childminder in Shropshire

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 enjoy playing and learning with the childminder. They are happy and safe. Children are comforted by the childminder who is highly responsive to their feelings. She offers them comfort and soothing words to help them to feel settled.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They are familiar with the daily routines. For example, they understand when it is time to go out to the park, helping to put their wellies and coats on. Children have lots of opportunities to explore the world around them. For example, they go on train journeys and visit the local library. Children develop a strong sense of community as they help to pick up litter in their local area.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's learning, which helps their knowledge and skills to develop over time. Singing is used as a powerful tool to help children develop new vocabulary. For example, children learn the names of animals as they sing 'Old Macdonald'. Children beam with delight as they are praised for their singing, showing great pride in their accomplishments. Children learn about rhythm as they use instruments to tap out a beat. Children respond well to high levels of challenge. For example, they develop their strength and resilience as they climb a large hill and climbing frame at the park. This helps to build their coordination and balance.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She has a good understanding of what she wants children to learn next. She uses her knowledge of child development to help her ensure that children are making good progress in their learning. This helps the childminder to provide a broad and balanced curriculum. n Children's communication and language is supported well. The childminder extends children's phrases to encourage them to speak in sentences. She repeats key words, so children become familiar with them. The childminder uses signs and props to support children's understanding. Children learn new words at a rapid rate. n The childminder teaches children more complex skills by modelling them for children. For example, the childminder shows children how to use a knife to chop fruit. She skilfully holds their hands to help them to learn the correct motion. Children confidently have a go themselves, practising the skills they

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have been taught. n Children have positive attitudes towards learning. They become highly engaged in activities. For example, they are captivated by dough. They delight in squashing and scooping it, using spoons to manipulate the dough in a variety of ways. They are able to focus for extended periods of time. n The childminder encourages children's independence. Children learn to wash

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25 July 2022 their own hands. Even toddlers show confidence in collecting their own tissues and are encouraged to put them in the bin once their noses are cleaned. This helps children to develop skills in self-care, supporting their positive self-esteem. n The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and feelings. She helps children to name and understand their emotions. For example, when children feel frustrated. She teaches children to ask for help, using words and signs. This helps children to become confident in communicating their feelings and in developing an understanding of themselves. n Parents are very happy with the standard of care provided. They praise the communication they receive, particularly daily photos. However, the childminder does not yet share information with children about how they can stay safe online. n The childminder is proactive in developing her own skills and practice. She

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need to do better?

completes all statutory training. The childminder uses online webinars to expand her knowledge which helps her to continually improve experiences for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge of different types of abuse. She knows what signs to look out for and how to report any concerns that she has. She has procedures in place that she will follow if an unfamiliar adult collects children, ensuring she would call parents to check.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly assesses risks to help her to provide a safe environment. She uses age-appropriate car seats when taking children on trips. When exploring on foot, she teaches children how to walk safely. She reminds children to hold hands and use the buggy board to help to keep them safe.

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should:

n support children to learn about how to keep themselves safe from online dangers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2553573 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10232055 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Oswestry, Shropshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

25 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

25 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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