Johnson, Emma

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 form trusting relationship with the childminder and feel safe to explore and try new experiences. Children benefit from rich first-hand experiences, such as visiting the farm, airport, museums and art galleries. Activities are skilfully linked to these experiences and are sequenced to offer children exciting learning opportunities to help promote all areas of learning. Children show high levels of engagement and thoroughly enjoy their play. For example, children problem-solve as they adjust the height of the guttering and pipes so the water, balls and cars can move down them. Children are inspired as they use the foam to mix colours and create new ones, and they make marks. This leads to children using their hand strength to use spay bottles with water and window squeegees to wash the foam off the tray. All children, including the very youngest, thoroughly enjoy and competently use paintbrushes and felt pen markers on boards.

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The provision is good

Children are independent and enjoy taking on extra responsibility. For example, children collect their chairs in readiness for their snack, and they peel and chop their bananas. They enjoy conversations and recall past experiences. For example, children recall the taste of the dandelion fritters they made and talk about trees and their catkins.

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need to do better?

n The childminder creatively uses aspects of the forest school approach to provide children with the freedom to learn as they explore and interact with the natural world. She provides excellent first-hand experiences to help children learn about the changing seasons, recycling and the natural world. For example, children regularly use an allotment. They help prepare the soil for planting, care for the vegetables and make compost. n The highly committed childminder makes very good use of training opportunities and early years online webinars to continuously increase her knowledge and develop her practice. She has completed training on writing in the early years, and she has an excellent understanding of how to support children's physical development in preparation for writing. For example, she successfully offers numerous play opportunities for children to build their shoulder, arm, hand and finger strength.

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n The childminder skilfully observes children and sensitively interacts with them. She uses her observations of what children can do and their assessment information to help her plan motivating learning experiences to help children progress. All children make good progress, and some excel in aspects of their physical development and their knowledge of the natural world. n The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and works closely with them to help identify any areas where children may benefit from additional

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11 May 2023 support. For example, she offers advice and guidance on issues such as behaviour management. Feedback from parents is overwhelmingly positive. They report that they are impressed by the opportunities children have to explore and learn, particularly outdoors. The quality of the information they receive about their children's development and their day impresses them. n Promoting children's communication and language skills is a clear priority. The childminder models language during her interactions with children, gives children age-appropriate explanations and helps them explore their ideas. Children enjoy her interactions and are eager to speak. However, on occasion, she does not create enough opportunities during group sessions for the least vocal children to speak and have their voices heard. n Children learn about their similarities and differences. They are encouraged to talk about their families, and those who are bilingual are encouraged to speak

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their home language. Children greet each other in English and Spanish and learn the names of colours and shapes in both languages. However, the childminder does not provide enough age-appropriate opportunities for children to learn about communities beyond their own experience and about disabilities. n Children's emotional well-being, including teaching them about their emotions, is given good regard. The childminder supports children well to manage their feelings and express their thoughts. Children have been involved in a project about random acts of kindness to teach them about empathy. This has led to children leaving positive messages with flowers and plants in the local community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All members of the household are vetted and suitable. The childminder has a good understanding of the types and signs of abuse and the procedure to follow if she has a concern. She teaches children about respecting their own and others' bodies and privacy. She recognises the importance of working with other professionals and agencies to support children's education and welfare. She carries out risk assessments to ensure children are safe during high-risk activities, such as using a hammer and nails. There are effective systems in place to keep children safe on outings. For example, children learn to cross the road safely and keep safe around the water when they go pond dipping.

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should:

n create more opportunities for children who are not as vocal to speak during group activities to help further increase their communication skills n increase opportunities for children to learn about disability and communities

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should:

11 May 2023 beyond their own experience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461146 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10280285 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 7 Date of previous inspection 5 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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 childminder. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk together to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

11 May 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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