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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly as they share a cuddle with their childminder, who helps soothe and calm children as they arrive. As soon as they settle, they enjoy playing with the toys on offer. Children learn to be kind and respectful. Older children offer younger children encouragement and support by rubbing their back as they play together. Children feel good about themselves, as the childminder attends to their needs, and they smile and laugh together. Praise is used when children try new activities, which encourages them to persevere and helps them to learn new skills. Children explore messy materials with their friends and use equipment to investigate. They learn to keep trying and find solutions. The childminder sensitively offers support when needed.

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The provision is good

Children develop a love of stories. They enjoy listening to their favourites and join in with repetitive phrases. Children develop their storytelling skills as they play with story props. Children smile and laugh with their friends as they join in with daily music time. They sing familiar songs and use percussion instruments as they develop listening and attention skills.

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need to do better?

n Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive. They say that their children receive home-from-home care. They value the information they receive from the childminder. For example, they receive daily diaries, home learning books, photos and progress information. This helps parents to support their child's learning at home. n The childminder provides a stimulating curriculum, and children benefit from an array of experiences outside of the home environment. Children visit the local residential home, spend time at the family allotment and visit other local landmarks to learn about nature. The childminder meets with other childminders to ensure children have opportunities to make new friends. Each carefully planned outing provides children with enriching real-life experiences that supports their understanding of the world and social development. n The childminder provides mathematical opportunities through play. Children

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explore puzzles and learn to manipulate pieces to fit together. The childminder models counting and supports children with learning mathematical language. This helps children to move on to the next stage of their learning. n Children's health and hygiene are promoted well. The childminder provides home-cooked foods and snacks so that she can ensure children with allergies and intolerances are kept safe and well. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating food. The childminder has made good links with a local dentist and helps her families to promote good oral health.

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24 March 2023 n The childminder plans a broad and diverse curriculum, which helps children to get ready for life in modern Britain. For example, children explore a variety of music, stories and toys from different cultures and heritages. n Children are confident communicators. The youngest children begin to make their needs known through the support of signs and gestures. They are supported to say and sign: 'I have finished' to show that they would like to leave the table. The childminder models language well. She provides commentary and poses questions to children as they play. This promotes children's language development. n The childminder is reflective and keen to improve her skills. She takes part in regular training, as well as being part of childminding network groups. For example, recent training in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities has given her a greater awareness of this and has led to

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adaptations of activities to meet the needs of children's different age ranges. n The childminder has a clear understanding of each child's interests. She uses this knowledge to plan for woodland walks, where children climb trees and develop physically. However, when in the home environment, the outdoor provision is not accessed as freely. As a result, there are fewer opportunities for children who prefer to play and learn outside, and their interests and needs are not always consistently met in this area.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder talks about the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and is familiar with local safeguarding reporting procedures. She attends regular training courses, and this keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder engages in local neighbourhood watch schemes, so she is aware of safeguarding issues, including county lines, radicalisation and extremist views. When children do not routinely turn up, the childminder has robust procedures in place to check on the whereabouts of the child. The childminder has a good understanding of how to correctly deal with complaints and allegations and understands the role that the local authority designated officer has.

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should:

n provide children with more outdoor learning opportunities when in the home environment based on children's interests and preferences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2621435 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10276040 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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 inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and, outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability.

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Inspection activities

24 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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24 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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