Childminder in Worcestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements, including her role in safeguarding and protecting children from harm. She is aware of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse and is familiar with the appropriate procedures to follow should she have a concern regarding a child in her care. She discusses the importance of being vigilant for signs of child protection issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. The childminder has an up to date paediatric first-aid certificate and understands actions to take in a medical emergency. n Through discussion, the childminder shows her secure knowledge of learning and development. She understands the importance of ongoing assessment and sharing this information with other settings to provide continuity of children's learning. The childminder knows how to implement children's next steps into her

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planning and progress them on from what they already know and can do. She speaks passionately about creating a stimulating and exciting environment based on children's interests to help them engage and learn independently. n The childminder places a high priority on promoting a healthy lifestyle, such as teaching children where their food comes from and how to prepare a healthy meal. She intends for children to learn how to make their own healthy choices and learn the benefits of exercising. She plans to organise day trips that will provide children with opportunities to further their physical development, such as taking the children swimming and on walks in the local nature reserve or farm park. n The childminder discusses how she will manage children's behaviour. She is passionate about equality and diversity and knows that all children are individual. The childminder plans to help children learn about sharing and will

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teach them to be kind and respectful to one another. She endeavours to manage children's behaviour through speaking positively about their emotions and how their behaviour can impact others. n The childminder is reflective of her practice and continually accesses online courses and regular updates, such as implementation of the new early years foundation stage, autism spectrum disorder awareness and equality and diversity training. This helps to keep her knowledge current. She shares her practice with other childminders in the area. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she will maintain her professional relationship with both parents and other settings and work towards involving them in the children's learning. For example, she will complete a baseline assessment of the child with their parents when a child first attends. The childminder plans to use interactive apps that show progression trackers

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and hold verbal discussions to share information with parents about their child. She will endeavour to create a relationship with the whole family to create a 'home-from-home' environment.

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This provision meets requirements

14 September 2022 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470002 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10116231 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 4 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Worcester. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.15am to 5.45pm. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and inspector talked about the curriculum and what the childminder wants children to learn. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting.

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Inspection activities

14 September 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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14 September 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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