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 demonstrate that they are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and respond to her enthusiasm and warm interactions. Children's emotional well-being is supported through constant praise and encouragement. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they hold hands and look out for traffic when crossing the road. The childminder offers an environment where children can play and learn safely.

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The provision is good

Children make their own choices about what they want to play with and demonstrate high levels of engagement. They select from a wide range or books and toys. Children also enjoy sharing songs and stories with the childminder. This supports their early language development. The childminder knows about children's current interests and what they already know and can do. She makes good use of this knowledge to plan and provide experiences for the children to enjoy. This helps children to continue to make progress, and prepares them for their next stage in learning, including being ready for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder seeks information about children when they first start with her. She asks parents to provide key information about children and works alongside them to ensure children make good progress. For example, when the childminder identifies that a child is ready to begin toilet training, this is discussed and approached in partnership with parents. This offers consistency and contributes to children's continuing progress. Children's learning and development are monitored over time, and parents are regularly updated about their children's progress. However, it is not always clearly explained to parents how they can further support this at home. n The childminder uses questioning effectively to help children develop their understanding and widen their vocabulary. For example, as children are tidying the toys away, she talks about colours and size, asking questions such as 'I wonder where the green one is?' and 'Where does the bigger one go?' She

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explains that the bigger piece of the stacking toy goes under the smaller ones. n Children learn about equality and diversity. This is well embedded through the celebrations of different cultures and festivals. For example, the children made lanterns and dragons for Chinese New Year. Children recognise that people are unique and sometimes may do things that are unfamiliar to them. They are becoming increasingly aware of similarities and differences and are learning to respect and value others. n Children have lots of opportunities to experience the outdoor environment. As well as having access to the childminder's garden, they visit the local play area and park, and go out for walks. The childminder provides children with nutritious

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3 October 2022 home-cooked lunches and a range of healthy snacks. This helps to support their physical development and understanding of a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder's care and hygiene practices are good. Children follow effective hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals or after using the toilet. They are encouraged to become increasingly independent in this. Children use disposable towels to limit the spread of germs. n The childminder knows another local childminder. The children sometimes meet up with others so that they can play together in a larger group at the local park. This supports their personal and social development. n Parents are happy with the care and education their children receive. They speak of childminder's home being like a second home. They say that they trust the childminder like a family member. Parents say they have noticed that their children have made progress and that they receive daily updates about what

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need to do better?

their child has done while in the childminder's care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and well-being are taken very seriously. There are robust measures in place to keep children safe. The childminder has undertaken relevant safeguarding training and demonstrates a solid knowledge and understanding of her responsibility in safeguarding children. She is aware of some of the possible indicators of abuse and knows what to do if she is concerned for a child's welfare. The childminder has undertaken paediatric first-aid training. The childminder conducts regular, ongoing risk assessments and ensures the environment is safe and secure. Children learn how to keep themselves safe in age-appropriate ways.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships and enhance the information shared with parents to help them support and extend their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2593294 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10249190 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Telford. She operates from 8.15am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except family holidays.

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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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views about the provision with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

3 October 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

3 October 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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