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 are warmly welcomed into the home of this loving childminder. They settle well and develop very good relationships with her and other children. Children confidently explore the childminder's home, making choices about what they wish to play with. Children communicate with the childminder, letting her know what they would like to do next. The childminder helps children to carry the train track to where they would like it and gets on the floor with them to play. Children enjoy sharing their experiences with the childminder. For example, they problem solve when trying to find the correct pieces of track, but know that they can ask for help if needed.

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The provision is good

Children's experiences are a priority for the childminder. She skilfully crafts an enticing environment that engages children in focused learning. Children grow their own fruit and vegetables in the garden as they explore healthy eating. They develop physically and manage risk through opportunities to climb and balance on outdoor equipment. The childminder responds to each child's interests and provides experiences that extend their knowledge of the world. For example, children go on trips to the garden centre, where they choose colourful exotic fish for the childminder. This offers children a sense of belonging.

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need to do better?

n The childminder creates a warm and stimulating environment, where children are confident to explore using their natural curiosity. Through the childminder's nurturing guidance, children feel confident in new situations and with new people. The childminder ensures that children go on regular trips that give them opportunities to explore the world around them. For example, when children show an interest in vehicles, the childminder takes them on visits to an air force museum. They explore the aeroplanes and other aircrafts. These hands-on experiences provide children with a love of learning. n The attentive childminder provides smooth transitions for children. Before they start attending her setting, children and families get to know her and build a trusting relationship. This supports a positive transition into the childminder's care. Each day, younger children benefit from taking the older children to

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school. This provides them with the opportunity to get to know the school and staff that they will eventually be with. Attending achievement assemblies at the local school provides children with inspiring experiences. This promotes children's sense of self and confidence. n Children make excellent progress in their communication and language development. The childminder models rich vocabulary throughout the day and talks to children about their experiences. For example, when playing with the trains, the childminder talks to the children about the time they went on a train

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13 January 2023 together. The childminder asks appropriate questions to check children's understanding. However, she does not always maximise opportunities to work on children's individual targets. n Children enjoy sharing stories with the childminder. They bring her books to read with them and talk about some of the pictures that they can see. Children are taught how to care for books. They hold them carefully and place them back on the book stand when they have finished with them. Visits to the library further reinforce children's love of literature. They delight in choosing their own books to bring back with them and share with friends. n The childminder has very good partnerships with parents. She frequently communicates with them about their children's development and shares their experiences. Younger children take home a daily diary that shares information about their eating and sleeping habits, as well as their achievements. Parents

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state that their children have come on in 'leaps and bounds' and explain that the childminder also supports them as adults. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and evaluates her training needs. She keeps up to date with legislation and attends regular training to update her knowledge. The childminder is devoted to creating positive experiences for all children. She recently attended training in food allergies and intolerances, to support children's dietary requirements. This ensures that all children receive enriching experiences, regardless of their health needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very good understanding of how to keep children safe in her care. She conducts appropriate risk assessments and ensures that children are always well supervised. For example, she uses stairgates appropriately to ensure that children do not access rooms without her. The childminder has good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows where to seek advice and who to report concerns to. She has attended additional training to strengthen her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, such as preventing radicalisation and extremism. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities to develop children's next steps for learning even more.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208463 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10265178 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 9 Date of previous inspection 26 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Telford, Shropshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 spoke to the inspector about their 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 and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. 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

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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