Childminder in Worcestershire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides children with a safe and secure physical environment. She supports children to develop their self-help skills throughout the day. Children have lots of opportunities to choose what they want to play with. The childminder encourages them to put on their own shoes and wash their hands. She also teaches children the importance of eating healthy food and taking regular exercise. Children behave well. They have consistent routines, know the rules, are kind and have good manners.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has high expectations for children's achievement. However, her teaching methods and support are not always appropriate. For example, children enjoy dressing up and playing with small-world toys. Through these activities, the childminder attempts to support children's communication and language development. However, she is overpowering at times with the excessive questions she asks them. She also spends a lot of time correcting their pronunciation and speech. When this happens, children become distressed. They stop what they are doing, look away and disengage from their chosen activity. This does not support children to build their self-esteem and interrupts their learning. Children make steady, but not consistently good, progress in all areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an adequate settling-in procedure. She gathers detailed information from parents about what children can do and already know at the beginning. This ensures children are settled and ready to learn. Parents report they have a positive relationship with the childminder and are happy with the feedback they receive. n The childminder completes assessments of children. She has a clear understanding of their interests and developing needs. However, she does not fully understand her role in how best to support children who have delays in their development. This results in the progress children make and the experiences they receive not yet being good. n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn. However, she has not accessed any professional development opportunities on how to support children where there are gaps in their learning to help them catch up and make the best possible progress they can. Therefore, children make steady progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has formed strong relationships with the local school and nursery. She shares up-to-date information about children's learning, which helps keep children safe and supports a smooth transition. n Children enjoy choosing what they want to play with and display age- appropriate levels of engagement. However, the childminder asks the children lots of questions and repeatedly corrects their pronunciation. Children then put

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2 August 2022 down what they are playing with and move away, as they are interrupted and lose interest. The childminder does not support children's language effectively. n Children spend time playing with play dough. They enjoy making food out of the play dough and counting it out. This supports children's skills in counting and small-hand muscle development. n In the garden, the childminder teaches children about birds and nature. Children are given binoculars so they can observe the birds, and enjoy finding and looking at insects. This supports children's understanding of the world. n The childminder supports children's good health and dental hygiene. She provides children with healthy meals and snacks. The childminder and children talk about the importance of brushing their teeth. Children also enjoy looking at books and stories that are focused on teeth brushing and good dental hygiene. Children spend lots of time playing outside. They enjoy running around, building

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and playing with balls. This helps to keep children healthy and develop their physical skills. n Children are provided with a range of experiences in the childminder's home and also while out on trips to the local park and playgroups. The childminder also celebrates children's uniqueness and teaches them about different cultures, faiths and religions through stories and books. This provides children with the opportunity to develop their social skills and learn about the wider community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm and abuse. She is aware of and understands the local child protection procedures she must follow to report any concerns. In the event an allegation is made against her, the childminder knows the procedures she must follow to report these concerns. The childminder routinely checks the environment to ensure it is safe for children to attend. She keeps her required documentation and records accurate and well maintained. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge and understanding up to date. She implements her policies and procedures effectively to help ensure the safety and welfare of children.

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Due date

2 August 2022 provide more targeted support for children when weaknesses in learning and development are identified, to help to swiftly close any gaps and help children to make the best possible progress 02/11/2022

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Due date

undertake professional development opportunities and identify where to seek support and guidance when gaps in children's learning are identified. 02/11/2022

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should:

n focus more precisely on supporting communication and language to help children learn the correct pronunciation of letters and words in a way that makes them feel comfortable.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225326 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10116027 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 6 Date of previous inspection 10 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Wythall, Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the organisation and intent of the curriculum and how the environment is arranged. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching throughout the inspection and considered the impact this has on children's learning. A joint evaluation of the quality of teaching during an activity took place between the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written information provided. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to find out how the setting is organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

2 August 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

2 August 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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