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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. The childminder is kind and caring towards children, which means they form respectful relationships with her. Children are keen to approach and speak to new people. They confidently ask questions and talk about what they like to do during their day. This shows that children feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children are eager to play with the childminder. They pretend to make smoothies for her. Children talk about the different fruits they will use. The childminder extends their learning by encouraging them to use balancing scales to weigh the fruit. She asks questions to help them to identify which fruits are heaviest. The childminder further supports their learning by introducing the use of money to pay for their smoothies. She recognises the safety risks of small coins for children and explains to older children that they need to play safely with these.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and supports their independence well in preparation for the next stage in their learning. She guides older children to dress and undress themselves independently as they change out of dressing-up outfits. She encourages all children to have a go at pouring their own water from a small jug, and teaches younger children how to drink from an open-top cup.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know every child well. She regularly observes and assesses children's development in order to monitor the progress they make. The childminder uses her knowledge of each child to identify what they need to learn next. She plans a varied range of activities, from which older children flourish. However, at times, activities and teaching is not adapted enough to extend younger children's learning. n Children thoroughly enjoy playing with the wealth of resources in the childminder's playroom. They choose to play with different sensory materials, such as sand and foam, and explore how foam feels as they rub it on their arm. Children show potential to become deeply engaged and motivated in their learning. However, the childminder does not always recognise this. On occasion, she disrupts their play to direct them to other tasks, which impacts on their learning. n The childminder clearly explains to children her expectations for their behaviour.

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For example, at mealtimes, she explains why they need to sit with their legs under the table. Outdoors, she encourages children to take turns when playing catch with a frisbee. Children are respectful towards these expectations. As a result, they consistently behave well. n The childminder is keen to teach children about the importance of leading a

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24 August 2022 healthy lifestyle. Children are given toothbrushes to clean plastic teeth. The childminder talks to them about the importance of good oral health. She discusses with children what food is healthy and good for their teeth. This promotes children's good health. n The childminder has high regard for children's physical development. She encourages children to practise using scissors as they cut cabbage leaves independently. Outdoors, they practise their balancing skills as they learn to ride a bike using stabilisers. n Parents speak very positively about the childminder. They state that their child loves attending and enjoys the regular outings that the childminder provides. Parents welcome the ongoing feedback they receive about their child's care and learning, which helps to provide consistency at home. n The childminder has attended a variety of training courses since the last inspection to promote her continued professional development. She is a

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need to do better?

reflective individual who is keen to extend her knowledge and skills even further. This enables the childminder to continually provide children with high-quality learning experiences. n The childminder recognises the importance of partnership working. Where children attend other settings, she liaises with them to identify what they are teaching children. The childminder incorporates these aims into her teaching. For example, she provides children with knives and asks them to have a go at cutting their own food up because this is what other settings are working on. This helps to provide continuity for children so they make good progress in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed regular training and professional development opportunities to keep her knowledge of safeguarding issues up to date. She is aware of signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes signs that could indicate a child is at risk of radicalised or extreme views or that a girl is at risk of abuse that is specific to females. The childminder knows how to report any child protection concerns to the correct agencies in a timely way. She understands the correct procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or another adult.

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should:

n adapt planning to extend and stretch younger children's learning even further n review the organisation of activities and routines so that children are able to make choices about their play and become even more motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357547 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10116124 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 15 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Hagley, Stourbridge. The childminder operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She holds a relevant 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 inspector completed a learning walk to gather information about how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation to evaluate the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' views of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions, indoors and outdoors, to assess the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

24 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

24 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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