Beaumont Tracy

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 content in the care of the childminder, who is kind, warm and nurturing towards them. They regularly go to her to seek comfort and cuddles, which the childminder gives them in abundance. This helps children to feel safe and secure while they attend. Children have access to age- and stage-appropriate resources, which are stimulating and available for all children to choose at their level. The childminder engages in their play to maintain interest and support children's independence. Children are inquisitive and willing to have a go at developing skills. They display positive attitudes to learning. For example, children keep on trying to put the wheels on their cars when using construction materials.

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The provision is good

Children learn new words quickly. They are introduced to new words in planned activities, when following their own interests and through singing and stories. Children are given lots of opportunity to practise new words in their play. This means even the youngest children are able to communicate using some words.

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The provision is good

The childminder networks with other childminders, which provides children with opportunities to play in a larger group. Children are kind and sociable and show care for each other. The childminder teaches children to share, take turns and use good manners.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses a well-designed curriculum that supports children through the sequence of learning. It builds on what they already know and can do. She plans a range of activities and experiences for children that align closely to their interests. She includes the intended learning for each child during her high- quality interactions with them. The childminder considers the different needs of each child and skilfully adapts her teaching to help them to learn. n The childminder is a positive role model. Expected behaviours are clearly explained, and children are learning how to manage their own behaviour. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and offers lots of praise. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem. n Children benefit greatly from high-quality interactions with the childminder, who models good communication and language skills. This supports children's language and extends their vocabulary. The childminder speaks clearly and

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engages children in conversation. She reads stories in an exciting and engaging way. This supports children's early reading skills. n Children have opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder teaches older children to attend to their own personal needs, such as using the toilet and washing their hands. This helps children learn to be independent. Children benefit from daily outings for school collection. However, the

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need to do better?

13 January 2023 childminder does not make the best use of her garden to fully promote children's outdoor experiences and help them to explore and investigate the outdoors. n The childminder weaves mathematical skills into children's play. She introduces the language of size, colour and number into planned activities and children's play. For example, the childminder identifies the shape of blocks when the children are building. She regularly counts with children. This helps them to develop an understanding of numbers and their sequencing. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Alongside daily discussions, electronic communication is used effectively to exchange information. The childminder knows the children and their families well. She is routinely informed about children's lives and routines outside her care. This helps to ensure a shared approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder is committed to professional development. She makes good use

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need to do better?

of online training courses to improve her skills. She reflects on training and implements new knowledge within her practice. The childminder discusses and shares good practice with other professionals, such as local childminders. n The childminder understands how young children learn. She is aware of the statutory progress checks for children aged between two and three, and understands how to complete these. The childminder supports children's transition to other settings well. However, she does not consistently gather information from all parents to identify children's individual starting points.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She has completed safeguarding training, including the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder recognises signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Suitability checks are in place for all adults living in the family home. The childminder implements effective risk assessments to keep children safe in her home and while on outings. The childminder supervises children well. Age- appropriate explanations help to raise children's awareness of how they can keep themselves safe, such as when walking near a road.

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should:

n make better use of the outdoor space, to inspire children and extend the opportunities for them to explore and investigate the outdoor environment n implement more consistent procedures to gain information from parents on all children's previous achievements and stages of development, to better inform the initial assessment and planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204647 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10262903 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 11 Date of previous inspection 7 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She operates from her home in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire. She works Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder 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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

13 January 2023 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

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