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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and confident. The childminder provides a welcoming, cheerful and friendly environment that allows children to explore different areas of learning. Children create good bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They are well supported as they explore the resources available. Children develop their physical skills as they run up and down the large, grassed outdoor area. They receive encouragement from the childminder, for example the childminder says, 'Ready steady go'. Children pretend to race as they laugh and shout with glee.

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The provision is good

Children use safety knives to cut their strawberries at snack time. They develop their fine-motor skills and learn how to handle tools carefully. The childminder helps children to develop their independence. Children confidently walk up large steps. Their self-esteem is enhanced as they receive praise from the childminder when they reach the top step successfully. Babies develop their self-awareness and likes and dislikes. They listen to the sounds that the musical resources make as they smile and clap their hands. Babies learn by experiencing new sensations. For example, they smile as they move backwards and forwards on a rocking chair. They use their hands to pat a water mat and listen to the sound of the wobbling water.

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need to do better?

n New children are gradually introduced to the environment during their settling-in sessions. They benefit from opportunities to explore the surroundings and build bonds with the childminder and her assistant. This helps to support children's confidence and to promote a sense of belonging. n The childminder and her assistant regularly discuss children's achievements and reflect on the information that parents have provided about their children. They use this information to observe and recognise when children meet their targets and to plan for the next stages in learning. n The childminder is proactive and shares information with children's schools, ensuring a two-way flow of information. This promotes consistency of care and education across settings. n Children's understanding of different cultures and diversity is well supported. The childminder introduces children to festivals, such as Chinese New Year, and

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reads stories to children about similarities and differences in people and families. Children learn about respect and inclusion, which helps prepare them for life in our diverse society. n Children go on regular outings to the safari park and local park. Their social skills are developing as they meet and interact with other people and learn about animals. They take a walk everyday, which contributes to improving their physical development.

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need to do better?

6 September 2022 n The childminder plans the curriculum around children's interests. They have access to a varied choice of resources and activities. However, the childminder and assistant do not always enhance these learning opportunities to fully extend children's learning. For example, during a counting song the children lose interest, they struggle to hear the music and are unable to keep up with the pace of the counting. n The children are confident to express their thoughts and ideas and ask questions. However, the childminder and the assistant do not answer children's questions with full and meaningful responses often enough. For example, at times, children ask the same question over and over but receive little or no response. This does not support children to fully enrich their language and communication skills. n Parents are very happy with the childcare they have chosen for their children. They particularly like the homely environment and comment on the outings that

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their children experience. Parents receive information about their child's activities, achievements and next steps. They comment on the progress their children have made. Parents have good bonds with the childminder and feel comfortable leaving their children in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to identify possible signs of abuse. She knows which agencies and professionals are available should she require further support and how to report if she is worried about a child's welfare. The childminder effectively shares this information with her assistant, who is equally knowledgeable. Therefore, children are protected from harm. The childminder and her assistant assess the environment for risks regularly. They take steps to minimise these risks and supervise well to ensure that children do not encounter dangers which could result in injury. Children receive the support that they need to help them to learn how to stay safe. For example, the childminder checks with children to find out if they need help when climbing the stairs and cutting their fruit or if they can manage the tasks for themselves.

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should:

n review and adapt the way experiences are implemented to help raise the quality of learning even further n enhance opportunities that focus on expanding children's language and communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2506068 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10207761 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Bewdley, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 inspector observed activities throughout the day and took into account the impact these had on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder provided relevant documentation for the inspector to review, including evidence of the suitability of adults on the premises. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

6 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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Inspection activities

6 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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