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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

There are positive relationships between the children and the childminder. The childminder creates a positive environment for children as they play. This contributes to how well children settle. Children play cooperatively together in the garden area. They happily express their thoughts as they show each other the creatures they have found outside. Children also enjoy sensory activities, such as water play, as they empty and fill containers. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she introduces new words, such as 'shipwrecked' as children talk about sinking ships.

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The provision is good

Children independently explore all areas of their environment. They eagerly engage in the range of activities on offer to them. This contributes to the progress children make in their learning. Children follow the childminder's instructions and behave well. They remind each other of the rules as they play together and show an understanding of expectations and daily routines. For example, they tidy up as soon as the tidy-up song starts to play. The childminder identifies if there are emerging concerns about a child's development. She has effective strategies in place to work alongside other professionals to ensure children receive the right support they require.

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need to do better?

n The childminder holds regular meetings with her assistants. They comment highly about the support they receive from the childminder and how this helps them meet the needs of their key children. However, there is scope for greater focus on supervisions and continuous professional development, to help create the best possible outcomes for children. n The curriculum covers all areas of learning. The childminder plans a range of activities for the children to engage in. However, at times, planning is not focused sharply enough to build on what children already know and can do. That being said, children do make good progress in their learning from their starting points. The childminder encourages children's communication and language development. She reads stories with the children and surrounds them with lots of language as they play. n The childminder observes and assesses children's development regularly. She

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uses this information to identify any emerging concerns in children's development. Where concerns are identified, she works alongside parents and has strategies in place to seek support from other professionals. This helps to ensure that children receive the support they require in their care and learning at the earliest opportunity. n Parents comment positively about the childminder. They state that their children love to attend. The childminder finds out children's starting points from parents.

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11 July 2022 She also keeps them informed about their children's progress. Parents are well supported to be able to continue their children's learning at home. n Children are learning about how they can live healthy lifestyles. They wash their hands before snacks or meals and talk with the childminder about the foods they are eating. The childminder encourages children to take rests during the day, where these are needed. n The childminder supports children to develop an awareness of diversity. For example, they go on trips around their local community and learn about a range of festivals in recognition of varied religions. The childminder uses these opportunities to help the children learn about their similarities and differences. Children are respectful and show lots of care towards each other. n The childminder takes action to ensure there is always someone who holds a paediatric first-aid qualification present with the children. Where this cannot be

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guaranteed, the childminder takes steps to close the setting and notifies parents of this closure. She also takes steps to find out about children's individual dietary requirements, including any allergies. She takes these into consideration when offering children their meals, to ensure she is meeting their specific needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have secure knowledge of safeguarding. They demonstrate a clear understanding of the different types of abuse, including the 'Prevent' duty, female genital mutilation and county lines. The childminder and her assistants recognise the action they should take if there are concerns raised about a child's welfare. They know that they can seek support and advice from other professionals, including designated officers and social workers. The childminder understands the action to take if a concern is raised about herself or any of her assistants. She undertakes effective risk assessments to ensure that the setting is safe and secure for the children.

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should:

n strengthen processes to support staff to improve their overall effectiveness and enhance the outcomes for children n enhance the use of planning to help provide more focused opportunities for children to build on what they already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550128 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10114583 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 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hanley Castle, Worcester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. 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 education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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