Childminder in Worcestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of developing positive relationships with parents. She gains in-depth knowledge of children's individual needs before they start to help them settle quickly with her. She continually shares information with parents on their child's learning and development through daily feedback and parents' meetings. n The childminder is aware of how to monitor children's learning. She explains how her observations inform her planning and assessment. Next steps are documented, and she knows how to plan a variety of activities to meet the needs of the children. n The childminder is aware of the importance of supporting children's communication and language and explains what she does to develop their communication daily. She talks about how she encourages children to express themselves through activities and circle times, talk about the world around them during local outings and develop confidence to talk to other children at local

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playgroups. n The childminder demonstrates that she completes appropriate assessments for all children, including the progress check at age two. She is aware to share the information with parents and other professionals. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She talks about how she encourages children to share, take turns and develop respect for each other. n The childminder discusses how she reflects on her practice regularly. She frequently completes courses to further her own knowledge. She explains how these will enable her to better her practice, therefore enhancing the children's quality of education. n The childminder is clear about her role to protect children who may be at risk of harm. She demonstrates a good knowledge of how to identify possible safeguarding issues and how to report these to the relevant agencies. The childminder completes daily checks of her home to remove any hazards to the

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children. She also holds an up-to-date first-aid certificate. n The childminder understands how to promote a healthy lifestyle. She talks about how she cooks fresh meals for children and provides opportunities for them to access the outdoors. This includes taking them to weekly forest school sessions.

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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 2586518 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10251136 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Redditch. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 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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21 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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