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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and secure in the care of their childminder. They are nurtured through interactions and are emotionally supported, as they go to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance. Children make friendships and enjoy playing together, and they are supported to share and take turns. Children laugh with their friends and are engaged in their play. They access different learning opportunities, such as sensory and outdoor play. The childminder knows what the children enjoy and sets up activities to spark their interest.

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The provision is good

Children learn about the wildlife living in the garden and learn facts that they talk about. Children take regular walks to the surrounding areas, visiting orchards and woodland, and Norris the donkey. Children develop new vocabulary and develop their speaking and listening skills through well-planned group activities, and this ensures children make good progress and are ready to start school. Children get the support they need, as the childminder is knowledgeable and skilful and adapts the curriculum to meet each child's needs. Children and their families are well supported. The childminder offers high-quality care, which includes provision for weekends and overnight, and she treats children as though they are part of her family.

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need to do better?

n All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder is knowledgeable and experienced in helping children to learn. She understands children's behaviour and adapts the provision accordingly. For example, the childminder gives visual props to support children to join in with singing activities, and this maintains their attention. n The childminder puts children's needs first and has created a happy, caring home-from-home environment. Children are happy in her care and seek the childminder's attention or ask for a hug when they feel upset. The childminder gets to know children and their needs as much as she can, through planned transition activities. n Children are supported to become independent. They are encouraged to put away their coats in their own named box. The childminder helps children communicate their needs by offering children pictures as a support. She knows her children well and repeats words and sounds, providing good models of

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language to learn from. n A strong routine supports children to feel secure. The childminder and her assistant use songs to tell the children that it is tidy-up time, time to wash hands and sleep time. n The curriculum is planned around the needs of the children, and the childminder uses the local surrounding countryside to engage them in exciting activities. For

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8 September 2022 example, children explore new tastes, take part in cookery activities, and learn new vocabulary using the fruit trees growing in the garden to enhance experiences. n Children learn about religious festivals and celebrations and the similarities and differences of people around the world. They learn to respect others and enjoy finding out about different cultures. For example, families share their 'celebration of colour' by bringing in powder paints. n The childminder enjoys undertaking training and has a particular interest in learning how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She uses her knowledge to plan and provide a curriculum to help ensure children reach developmental milestones. The provision is adapted to help all children learn. For example, where children do not make good enough progress, the childminder seeks help from other professionals to ensure children

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get the right help at the right time. n Children are encouraged to live healthy lives. The menu is designed around healthy, balanced options. The childminder prepares fresh vegetables and homemade meals and considers how to ensure children receive less-processed foods. For example, the childminder ensures foods, such as chips, are home- made and mashed potato has extra vegetables in. n Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides. However, they do not know who their child's key person is. Many of the children's siblings have previously attended, and families say their children are well cared for. Parents receive lots of information about what their children are learning, the progress they make and their care routines. n Children make good progress with their speech and language skills. The childminder uses every opportunity to interact with the children and shares stories, rhymes, and songs regularly throughout the day. The childminder uses

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Nora the puppet to engage children in interactions. n The childminder shares her experience and skill with her assistant. As a result, her assistant confidently leads activities to help support children in all areas of the curriculum. The childminder supports her assistant by offering feedback and support.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and ensures that her assistant is kept up to date with safeguarding training. She knows how to identify children whose welfare is at risk. She has a robust system for ensuring concerns are recorded and acts on concerns by informing relevant services. This means children are kept safe from actual or potential harm. The childminder takes steps to ensure her home is safe. She carries out regular risk assessments, and these help to ensure children's safety and welfare.

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should:

n provide parents with updated information so that they are aware of who their child's key person is.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490761 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10231488 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Telford. She works alongside another childminder and a shared assistant. The childminder holds appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. She operates all year round. Sessions are available Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6.30pm. The childminder provides funded places for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder offers ad hoc weekend and overnight care at the request of parents.

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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 inspector looked around the areas of the home used for childminding, and the childminder explained her 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 obtained the views of children.

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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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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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