Childminder in Shropshire

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has taken action to improve since her last inspection. She has now completed appropriate training in paediatric first aid. Her knowledge of how to respond to a range of first-aid scenarios is secure. n The childminder's understanding of how she will ensure her setting is safe and secure for children is sound. She comments that she will complete regular risk assessments to identify and remove any hazards in the environment that children have access to. n The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding is secure. For example, she is able to recognise and explain how she will respond to different types of abuse, such as bullying, county lines and domestic violence. The childminder demonstrates her clear understanding of how she will take steps to ensure that those in her household are and remain suitable. n The childminder describes how she will establish and maintain positive partnership working with parents. This includes through gaining children's

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starting points and keeping them informed about how they can continue their child's learning at home. n The childminder's understanding of how she will adapt and tailor activities to ensure that each child is included is strong. She also shows a clear understanding of how to work with other professionals to ensure that children receive the specialist help they require in their care and/or learning. n The childminder has secure knowledge of her curriculum. Her intention is for children to leave her setting ready for the next stage of their learning. The childminder describes well how she will plan activities to build on what children already know and can do. She recognises the need to continue to monitor children's progress through regular observations and assessments, to set next steps for them to achieve. n The childminder's knowledge of how to support children to be respectful and considerate towards others is secure. She explains how she will support children

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to learn about themselves and others. The childminder is keen to ensure that children leave her setting being comfortable to be themselves. n The childminder describes the different strategies that she will use to manage children's behaviour effectively. This includes praising and recognising their positive behaviours, and teaching children about how their actions affect others.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY544469 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10238891 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 0 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Shropshire. She operates from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet children's individual learning and development needs, and how she will observe, assess and track children's progress.

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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 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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