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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this childminder's warm and welcoming home. They have excellent relationships with their carers and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. This gives them the confidence to explore the well-resourced environment. Children play well alongside each other and, at a young age, understand the concept of turn taking. For example, during snack time children wait patiently for their milk to be poured.

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The provision is good

Younger children take great pleasure in joining in a singing session. They sing along to familiar nursery rhymes, remembering the words and actions. They thoroughly enjoy using a variety of instruments to accompany their singing. They make big and small movements as they stamp their feet and move their bodies, practising their physical skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder displays a commitment to providing a wide range of experiences for children. They benefit from lots of opportunities to develop a strong understanding of their local community. The childminder regularly takes children on a variety of trips and outings to broaden their understanding of the world around them. For example, children enjoy regular outings to her allotment, and trips to the local train station to watch the trains.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a curriculum that gives children a wealth of experiences based on their current interests. She gathers information from parents about what children already know and what they can do when they start with her. She regularly observes them, to identify next steps to enhance their learning. However, the childminder and her assistants do not consistently make the most of opportunities to extend activities and build further on children's learning. For example, when children play with tills and calculators, their mathematical knowledge is not routinely challenged. As a result, on occasion, children do not benefit from the highest quality educational experiences. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. Settling-in-sessions are positive with a strong emphasis placed on obtaining information about children's individual needs. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's

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development. Parents say that the environment is warm and welcoming, and that their children have 'come on in leaps and bounds'. n All children are fully supported for the next stage of their education. In preparation for their transition to school, the childminder shares information about their individual needs and development with their new teachers. The childminder works in partnership with outside agencies to support children's development. She provides strong support for children with special educational

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17 August 2022 needs and/or disabilities. As a result, all children are ready to move on. n The childminder develops children's love of books. They freely access and explore a wide variety of books and handle them with great care. The childminder has strong initiatives to promote a love of reading at home. A home library provides opportunities for children to share books with their parents. The childminder sets parents small tasks to help their child practise their language skills and use their imagination in their home environment. n Children's behaviour is good. They share and take turns. Well-established routines contribute to a calm learning environment. This allows children to focus on practising and developing their skills. This is evident when all children share a variety of tools and resources to shape, cut and mould their play dough. n The childminder and her assistants are attentive and supportive of children's

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needs and feelings. During circle time, children express their emotions. When children share that they feel 'cross', the childminder and her assistants respond sensitively, reassuring them that it is okay. This supports children to be able to name their own emotions and develop a strong sense of self. n The childminder reflects on some areas of practice. She supervises her assistants and holds regular discussions with them. However, the childminder does not have effective systems in place to evaluate overall teaching practice and identify key areas for development. As a result, plans for personal and professional development are not highly focused. They do not equip assistants with the confidence and skills they need to promote continual improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of her role to keep children safe from harm. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and cascades this to her assistants. They know what action to take if they have a concern about a child's welfare, which helps to keep children safe. The childminder is confident about who to report concerns to, including if an allegation was made against herself or an assistant. The childminder has a good understanding of safer recruitment and all associates have the relevant suitability checks. This helps to protect children from harm.

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should:

n implement more-targeted systems to evaluate overall teaching practice and identify focused areas for personal and professional development n support assistants to extend activities and build further on children's learning so that children consistently benefit from the highest quality educational experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377682 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10116143 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 9 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 24 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification and works with two assistants. Of these, one holds a level 3 qualification, and the other holds a relevant level 6. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Roxanne Mason Josephine Heath

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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 the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 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

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