Childminder in Worcestershire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not prioritise children's safety well enough. She does not have up-to-date knowledge of all child protection issues. The childminder is not able to identify a range of signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm, including identifying that a child may be exposed to radicalised or extremist views. Furthermore, the childminder does not know the correct procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself, or a member of her family. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of child development. She was able to explain what her curriculum would look like to support children of different age ranges. The childminder discussed how she would prepare children for school and develop important key skills such as self-independence, listening and turn-taking. n The childminder has thorough risk assessments in place to ensure that her home is a safe and secure environment for children to play and learn. She explained

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how she would risk assess trips and outings and the importance of teaching children about road safety. n The childminder discussed how, despite setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she continued her professional development. The childminder discussed how she plans to implement her learning from recent training to further support children's development across all areas of learning. n The childminder knows how to use her observations of children to establish what they know and can do, and use these to identify next steps for children to achieve. She understands the importance of following children's interests and to plan activities that support each child's learning. n The childminder explained how she will support children's communication and language development. She discussed how she would provide a language-rich environment by narrating children's play, asking lots of open-ended questions and introducing new words as she interacts with children during the day.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to manage their behaviour and feelings. She explained how she would support turn-taking, sharing and discussing feelings during play and activities. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings that children may attend to ensure consistency with any behaviour management strategies. n The childminder has a procedure in place for the recording of accidents and injuries and the administration of medication. She understands the importance of encouraging children to make healthy choices and providing opportunities for them to be physically active.

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This provision does not meet requirements

10 February 2023 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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Due date

update knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters, including the risks to children from radicalisation or extremist views 13/03/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge of how to manage allegations made against oneself or family members. 13/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205014 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10265126 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 25 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 8.30am to 6.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 3.15pm to 6.30pm Wednesday. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that it is safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder will organise the early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum.

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Inspection activities

10 February 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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10 February 2023 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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