Childminder in Worcestershire

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 enjoy the time they spend with the caring childminder. They form secure relationships with her. Children move freely around the childminder's home to engage in their chosen play. They are motivated to play and eager to learn. Children behave well. They play cooperatively together. Children share and take turns to use the resources. They are beginning to learn good manners. The childminder reminds them to say 'please' and 'thank you' throughout the day.

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The provision is good

Children express their creativity. They listen attentively and follow the childminder's clear instructions. Children carefully stick paper shapes onto paper to make a butterfly. The childminder sits alongside them to support their learning. She introduces mathematical language and names shapes, such as 'square' and 'rectangle'. Children correctly identify the colours red, purple and orange. Young children display high levels of concentration. They are eager to explore the textures of crepe paper and glue. The childminder introduces the word 'sticky' to support their growing vocabulary. Children lead their own learning. They use their imagination as they pretend to change and feed the dolls. The childminder engages them in thoughtful conversation. They discuss what they will need and how to gently 'change' the doll's nappy. Children are beginning to develop a love of books. The childminder enthusiastically reads stories and sings songs to children

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans an ambitious curriculum around children's individual interests. The childminder makes regular observations of children's play to identify what they know and can do. She uses this information to plan for children's future learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Settling-in procedures are good. The childminder seeks a range of information from parents about children's individual needs when they first begin to attend. She invites parents and children to attend taster sessions at her home to become familiar with their surroundings and to get to know her and her family. Children quickly settle into her care. n The childminder provides children with a good balance of adult-led and child- initiated play. She knows what she wants children to learn and develop from adult-led activities, such as physical skills. The childminder demonstrates the

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actions to songs. Children quickly follow her lead and excitedly dance to the music. They concentrate as they jump up and down. Children try hard to stand on one leg. The childminder offers children lots of encouragement and praise for their achievements. This supports children's emotional well-being.

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13 March 2023 n The childminder offers children healthy snacks, such as fruit, during the day. She gives parents suggestions for a balanced and nutritious lunch box. Children develop some awareness of healthy lifestyles. They play outside in the fresh air and wash their hands at regular intervals throughout the day. The childminder reminds them to eat the savoury foods in their lunch box before any sweet items. However, the childminder does not always give children clear enough explanations as to the importance of these everyday routines, to support their understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. n The childminder follows children's sleep routines from home. Children know the routines of the day and quickly settle for a sleep after eating their lunch. The childminder checks on them to ensure they are safe and well. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's time at her setting. She speaks to parents at drop-off

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and collection times and uses digital messages to send photos of children's achievements. The childminder sends resources home with the children, such as picture cards and writing sheets, to help parents extend and continue children's learning at home. n The childminder maintains a good standard of care and education for all children. She attends online training to keep herself updated about changes to legislation and early years practice. However, the childminder is yet to fully reflect on her practice, to precisely identify areas for continuous improvement and to promote even better outcomes for children who attend.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm. She attends child protection and first-aid training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder checks her home and garden each day before children arrive to ensure they play in a safe space. She demonstrates a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and/or neglect. This includes the indicators that may present in the event of a child being subject to extreme or radical views. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them to sit safely on their chair as they sit at the table.

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should:

n provide children with clear and consistent explanations to support their understanding of healthy lifestyles n strengthen procedures for self-evaluation to precisely identify areas for ongoing

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should:

13 March 2023 development in order to promote even better outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437976 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10276518 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 19 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Redditch. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-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 take this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. 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 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

13 March 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

13 March 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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