Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

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 safe and well cared for in this happy, nurturing environment. They form good attachments with the childminder, as he gets to know them and their interests as soon as they start. For example, the childminder offers train toys to a child who likes playing with them, as a distraction when they become upset. Children progress as the childminder and his childminding assistant provide activities to support learning. They are keen learners, and the childminder provides children with learning opportunities through planned and child-initiated activities. For example, children take part in art activities where they mix colours and learn to draw. Children enjoy the outdoor environment as they explore the sand, climb and develop physical skills. Children show high levels of engagement and motivation to learn.

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The provision is good

Children develop a love of books, songs and rhymes. They enjoy regular opportunities to join in with songs and familiar stories, and this helps to develop children's speaking and listening skills. Children are encouraged to be independent and to choose and select resources for themselves. The childminder knows how to adapt activities to ensure child-initiated leads are followed. For example, during an adult-led activity, children want to explore building, so the childminder adapts the activity to ensure their interests are met. All children, including those with special educational needs and or/disabilities, make good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy regular walks to the local park and woodland. They learn about different animals, such as badgers, deer and birds. The childminder sets up cameras to capture animals visiting the garden, and children enjoy learning new facts and related vocabulary. n The childminder helps children to make good progress in their speaking and listening skills, regardless of their starting points. He talks to children while they play, and he repeats sentences back to them, including new words. He uses good eye contact and smiles, encouraging children to communicate. Where children find it difficult to express their needs, the childminder uses visual prompts to support their communication. n A new outdoor garden created by the childminder focuses on opportunities for children to learn to walk, crawl, climb and balance. Children enjoy learning in the outdoors and show good levels of engagement and independence.

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n Children form good attachments to the childminder. They seek comfort and reassurance from him when they are upset. Children rest their heads on his shoulder and ask for a cuddle. The nurturing childminder has a good understanding of how children learn to self-regulate, skilfully supporting children

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8 September 2022 when they feel angry or upset. n The childminder wants the very best for the children in his care, and he reflects and identifies ways to improve. He completes training regularly, and this helps to keep practice effective and meet the individual needs of the children. There is scope to enhance teaching further with particular regard to the opportunities provided to help children enhance their mathematical development. n Regular cleaning practices ensure that the house and garden area are kept extremely clean and hygienic. Regular cleaning happens throughout the day. The childminder uses risk assessments to ensure that risks are managed effectively. First-aid procedures are extremely effective. This is because the childminder undertakes extra training to further enhance his skills to keep children safe, and he disseminates knowledge to his co-childminder and assistant. n The childminder and his assistant work together to ensure that children's

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individual routines are followed. For example, the childminder directs his assistant to help settle children who are tired and want to go to sleep. Care routines are adapted to meet each child's different needs. Some children are rocked gently to sleep, while other children are rubbed gently on the back. n Parents are very happy with the provision their children receive. Parents describe the home-from-home feel and good quality of care their children receive. The use of the parent app keeps parents well informed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates his knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. A good knowledge of safeguarding procedures ensures that he and his assistant record concerns in a timely and effective manner. Safeguarding is at the heart of his practice, and the childminder ensures that all concerns, no matter how small, are taken seriously. The childminder is experienced in understanding children's behaviour and is aware of signs that may indicate a child or family is at risk. The childminder keeps children safe by regularly reviewing and managing the risk in the home. The childminder has a good knowledge of first aid and is experienced in administering first aid.

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should:

n strengthen teaching and provide more opportunities to help children enhance their mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2522092 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10208113 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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Total number of places

Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Telford. He operates term time only, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The co-childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides overnight and weekend care when requested.

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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 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of his home used for childminding and explained his intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children, to help evaluate the quality of education. n The inspector spoke to children to gather their views.

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Inspection activities

8 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

8 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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