Childminder in Herefordshire

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 happy and settled. They independently access a wide range of good-quality resources. Children behave well and play cooperatively together. They have fun and develop good physical skills as they play outside in the childminder's garden. Children learn the importance of good hygiene. They wash their hands at regular times throughout the day. The childminder supports them to independently manage their personal care. Children receive a sticker for each task they independently complete. Children develop early literacy skills. They quickly identify their name on the chart and proudly add their sticker. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks prepared by the childminder. Children are keen to tell visitors that the childminder is a good cook and state that her lasagne is 'the best'.

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The provision is good

Children use their imagination as they dress up in different costumes. They excitedly run around with their friends and pretend to be superheroes. Young children display high levels of concentration. They are eager to explore the texture of oats. Young children skilfully use a small spoon to move the oats from the tray into farm toys, such as a trailer. The childminder sits alongside children as they play. She offers them lots of praise and encouragement. The childminder uses single words and associative sounds to support young children's emerging speech.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with a homely and well-organised learning environment indoors and outdoors. She is caring and kind. The childminder speaks to children in a calm and respectful way. She tailors settling-in procedures to meet the individual needs of children and parents. The childminder forms strong attachments with children from the start. Children display a strong sense of belonging. They clearly feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses her knowledge of what children know and can do to provide an engaging and interesting curriculum. The childminder plans play activities around children's individual interests and next steps in learning. However, at times, the next steps for children's learning are not identified precisely enough to plan linked activities and fully support them to make even better progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to develop a love of books. She enthusiastically reads to them throughout the day. Children listen attentively to familiar stories. They correctly name the different foods the caterpillar eats. Children remember that the caterpillar makes a cocoon to sleep in before emerging as a beautiful butterfly. The childminder extends children's learning and introduces new vocabulary. She uses the word 'symmetry' to describe the butterfly's wings. n The childminder forms good relationships with parents. She shares information

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need to do better?

11 August 2022 with them in a range of ways. The childminder speaks to parents at the start and end of each day. She completes daily diaries to keep them informed about their children's care needs and achievements. In addition, the childminder uses digital messaging to send photos of children engaging in play activities. This helps parents to continue and extend children's learning at home. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides. They comment on the wide range of activities children engage in, and they value the guidance and support she gives about children's development, such as potty training. n The childminder plans a variety of outings to support children's understanding of the world around them. She regularly takes children to visit places of interest in the community. Children learn about people who help us as they play card games. They engage in constructive conversations with the childminder and

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need to do better?

their friends. Children talk about the role of doctors and how they make them better when they are unwell. They announce that firefighters and police officers keep them safe. However, the childminder is yet to provide children with enough experiences to fully support their understanding and appreciation of diversity. n The childminder strives to deliver high-quality care and education. She regularly reflects on her practice. The childminder knows what she does well and identifies some areas for further development. She is keen to continue with her professional development to enhance her already good knowledge and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that children play in a safe environment. She keeps the front door and garden gates locked to prevent unauthorised visitors from gaining access. She attends regular training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the indicators of abuse and neglect. She is aware of the signs a child may display if they are subject to extreme or radical views. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she need to report a concern about a child's welfare. She supports children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to them about stranger danger and road safety when she takes them out for walks in the community.

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should:

n refine children's next steps in learning to make them even more precise and support children to make the highest levels of progress n help children to develop an even better understanding and appreciation of similarities and differences between themselves and others in the local community and the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550721 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10174020 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in a village on the outskirts of Leominster, Herefordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability of those living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her intentions for children's learning and the curriculum she offers. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

11 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

11 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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