Childminder in Herefordshire

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 confident and make good progress in relation to their starting points. They have developed trusting bonds with the childminder. Children arrive eager and happy to begin their day, seeking out their friends to share experiences with. They are highly motivated to learn.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's achievements and behaviour. Children behave very well. They listen to instructions from the childminder and happily carry out the tasks. For example, children help to tidy up to ensure the room is safe. Children build their confidence, learn to understand the emotions they may feel and become more resilient. They readily lead their own play and learning in the childminder's welcoming home. They confidently explore the resources and toys and play happily with their chosen activity. Children relish the constant praise and attention they receive from the childminder, and this shows in their high levels of confidence. For example, children are excited to engage in conversations and share their knowledge of owls with the inspector.

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The provision is good

Children learn about the world around them. The childminder skilfully uses what is around her to teach children to respect their environment. For instance, children observe patterns and change, such as watching the different seasons and describing the weather. They regularly visit nearby woodlands and farms, where they explore, investigate, and discover wildlife and nature.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She knows what she wants children to learn and uses her knowledge and assessments of children to plan their next steps in learning. The childminder plans her day in a calm and relaxed way. She takes the children's lead, listens to them and uses her knowledge of their home experiences to plan learning that reflects their interests. This helps all children to make good progress. n The childminder gives babies lots of care, love and attention. However, she does not always consider how to engage babies and what they will learn from some activities. For example, the childminder plans activities which are more focused on older children's engagement and learning. n Overall, the childminder interacts well with the children and supports their communication and language well. She engages children in conversations and asks questions to encourage critical thinking. However, she does not always

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need to do better?

support their thinking skills as effectively as possible. For example, she sometimes asks children questions and then gives the answer before they have time to think and respond. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their fine

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need to do better?

26 September 2022 motor skills in preparation for writing. For instance, children make marks with chalks outdoors and use whiteboards and coloured pens. Children have good imaginations. For example, they make pretend soup in the outdoor kitchen, using a large selection of metal utensils to transport and add their ingredients. n Children show good levels of independence and self-help skills. They use toilet facilities by themselves and wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder encourages children to drink water regularly and provides healthy snacks and meals. Children experience daily fresh air on local trips and in the childminder's garden. n Children demonstrate that they are developing their gross motor skills as they navigate the steps in the garden. They use the large space to run freely and enjoy climbing, balancing and riding on the good selection of resources outdoors. Babies navigate an uneven pavement as they develop their walking

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skills. They learn how to manage risks as they climb on and off ride-on toys outside. n Parents say that their children are very happy with the childminder. They appreciate the regular updates they receive about what their children have been enjoying throughout the day and the progress they are making. The childminder has established strong links with staff at other settings children attend. This ensures that children receive continuity of care and education. n The childminder reflects on her practice and keeps updated through research and access to training. She also works closely with other childminders to share ideas and discuss practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is alert to signs relating to female genital mutilation and radicalisation. She is confident in the process to follow to raise concerns regarding children's welfare to other agencies. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid certificate to ensure the safety of the children in her care. She ensures that the play area and garden are safe by completing regular risk assessments and daily checks.

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should:

n think more carefully about babies' engagement and learning when planning activities n give children the time they need to support their thinking skills as effectively as possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483000 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10236536 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 9 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Ludlow, Shropshire. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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 setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was conducted by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and first-aid qualifications. n Children interacted with and spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at written feedback from parents to consider their thoughts and opinions about the setting.

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Inspection activities

26 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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26 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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