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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's safe and welcoming home. They greet the inspector with great excitement, eager to show the toys which they are playing with. The childminder plans an, overall, very effective curriculum. This helps children to make good progress in their learning, including children who are in receipt of additional funding.

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The provision is good

Children develop a wide range of knowledge and skills that prepare them for school. Children aged over two years are especially keen to take part in activities, such as making hedgehog-shaped bread. Older children learn about mathematics as they use electronic scales to measure ingredients. They learn how bread needs to proof before they can bake it, and that yeast makes it rise. Two-year-old children develop their hand-to-eye coordination, for example as they mix the ingredients. They delight in exploring the texture of the flour on their hands. Children make marks in the flour on the table, which helps to support their early writing skills.

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The provision is good

Children show good behaviour and are very sociable. For example, they play together imaginatively in the supermarket role play area. Children develop confidence and early independence. For example, they learn to put on their shoes and coats, serve pasta and make healthy wraps. The childminder's warm interactions help children to feel safe and secure.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works with parents to find out what new children already know and can do when they first start attending. She observes and assesses children's development, thereafter. This helps the childminder to identify what children need to learn next and any gaps in their learning. n The childminder works alongside parents to help children to catch up in their development. For example, she has identified that the restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic have affected some children's speech. She shared guidance, activities and suggestions, such as limiting the use of dummies. Children take books home from the library. This helps to foster their love of stories. n The childminder continues to support children's communication and language well. She sings songs and reads a story about a helpful hedgehog in an enthralling way. The childminder uses actions and gestures to engage two-year- old children. She explains the meaning of unfamiliar words, such as 'frustrated',

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need to do better?

to older children. Children aged under two years babble and use gestures and words. The childminder responds by interpreting what they are saying. n The childminder plans a wide range of good-quality and challenging activities

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11 October 2022 that engage and motivate children well. However, she does not consistently plan for the youngest children's interests and stage of learning. For example, there are fewer resources and activities readily available to promote their independent learning. n Children develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They delight in receiving ample praise and encouragement. For example, the childminder praises children as they make bread. Older children are kind and helpful to their younger peers. For example, they explain how to move the wooden spoon 'round and round' to stir the mixture. n The childminder gathers important information from parents to promote new children's emotional well-being. For example, she finds out about their individual needs, uniqueness and care routines. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being. The childminder plans activities and provides resources that help

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children to learn about their own and others' uniqueness. n The childminder promotes children's care and learning alongside parents, through good information-sharing. For example, she shares photos and videos. The childminder encourages parents to support their children's learning at home. For example, she provides ideas and activity packs. n Children develop good physical skills. For example, children aged under two years learn to use a small slide. Two-year-old children build models with construction toys and scoop water from one tray to the other with cups. Older children use scissors to snip the bread dough to make patterns that represent the hedgehog's spines. n The childminder's qualification and continued professional development have a positive impact. She builds effectively on children's knowledge during activities. For example, the childminder encourages children to observe the mixture as they add ingredients. Older children note that the mixture becomes much harder

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to stir. The childminder helps children to roll the bread dough into a ball, to make it into a hedgehog shape.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends child protection training to keep updated with any changes. She has a secure knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse and of how to report her concerns. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder undertakes good risk assessments. She updates these in line with any changes. For example, after creating a new decking area, the childminder has fitted a padlock to the gate, preventing children's access to unsuitable outdoor areas. This helps to promote children's safety and prevent accidents. The childminder reinforces children's understanding of safe practices. For example, she reminds them not to run inside and how to hold scissors the correct way.

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should:

n plan the curriculum more sharply so that available resources and activities take full account of, and support, younger children's individual learning needs and interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434673 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10231633 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 5 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 6 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Fairweather Green area of Bradford. She provides care all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. During term time, the childminder solely operates from 7am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm on Friday. The childminder works with another childminder and has an assistant registered for emergency back-up care only. She holds a childcare qualification at level 6 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder discussed how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed care routines and the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity indoors. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. The childminder shared parents' questionnaires with the inspector. n The childminder shared a sample of key documentation. These included records

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of learning, training certificates and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in her household.

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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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