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 Good

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The provision is good

Children have lots of fun at the childminder's. They are keen to show and tell others what they like to play with, including the building blocks. Older children show high levels of care and consideration towards their younger peers. This is seen as they quickly offer them drinks and rub their hair when they wake up from sleep time. Children enjoy getting creative as they make their own pictures. The childminder reminds the children of the rules as they play. Children respond well to her instructions and are well behaved.

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The provision is good

Children communicate well. They enjoy looking at books and start to give meaning to the story they are reading, using the pictures to help them. They also show their imagination as they role play with babies and small-world people. Children use blankets and cushions to make sure the babies get 'comfier'. They are confident learners. For example, children regularly seek out the childminder when they are in need of her support. The childminder uses lots of praise as encouragement to get children to keep on trying. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is reflective. She uses the views of others to make continuous improvements to the setting. However, the use of professional development is not yet sharply focused on raising the quality of teaching and learning that children receive to the highest possible level. n The curriculum covers all areas of learning. The childminder places focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. However, there are occasions when the childminder does not give children enough freedom to choose where or what they want to play with. This does not effectively support children's independence skills. n The childminder plans a range of rich and meaningful adult-led activities that support children to continue to flourish in their development. However, she does not ensure that the same experiences are provided for children as they engage in free play. This results in occasions when children lose interest and do not

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need to do better?

remain engaged and motivated to learn. n The childminder surrounds the children with language as they play. She also uses stories, books and rhymes to support children's communication and language development further. The childminder remodels children's incorrect pronunciation of words well as they play. n The childminder finds out children's starting points from parents. She then completes her own observations of the children to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder's understanding of working with other professionals when there are concerns in a child's development is good. This ensures that

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need to do better?

9 December 2022 children receive the specialist help or support they require. n Parents comment positively about the childminder. They state that they would not send their child anywhere else. The childminder offers tailored settling-in sessions to allow the children to get used to the setting. She finds out children's medical and dietary requirements from parents in order to meet their needs. The childminder ensures that parents are kept well informed about their child's progress. She gives them ways that they can continue their child's learning at home. n The childminder uses a calm and nurturing tone as she interacts with the children. One of her aims is for children to leave her setting knowing right from wrong and learning how to care for others. This works well. Children are very respectful. They show lots of love towards each other. n The childminder follows children's personal care needs. She regularly checks on

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need to do better?

sleeping children to ensure they are safe. The childminder deploys herself well to make sure that children are always within sight and/or hearing. She supervises the children well as they play. n The childminder reminds children to flush the toilet and wash their hands after use. She also ensures that children get plenty of opportunities to get physically active. This supports children to start to learn the importance of being clean and living healthy lifestyles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The setting is safe and secure. The childminder completes regular visual checks to ensure that any hazards in the setting are removed. The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding is secure. She is able to identify signs and symptoms from a wide range of abuse. The childminder understands the action to take if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. She also demonstrates sound knowledge of what to do if a complaint or allegation is made against herself. The childminder has a secure procedure in place for fire evacuation. The setting is clean throughout.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to make choices about their play, to develop their independence skills further n enhance the experiences on offer for children as they participate in free play, so they remain engaged and motivated to learn n strengthen plans for further professional development and seek wider training opportunities, to help raise the quality of teaching children receive to the highest possible level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479227 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10265597 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 4 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Telford, Shropshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke to children and several parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

9 December 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

9 December 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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