Childminder in Shropshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Parents say children beam with excitement from the moment they arrive, the reason being they are happy and they want to learn. The childminder provides children with high-quality care and education. She helps them to develop the skills and confidence they need to lead their own learning. For instance, children ask to fill a small box with size-appropriate objects. They are supported to consider what natural objects would suffice and what quantity they might need. This helps to develop children's critical thinking.

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The provision is good

Children display a strong 'can-do' attitude towards their learning. For instance, they try hard to match the correct key to its door with the intent to unlock it. They tell themselves, 'I can do it.' The childminder purposefully selects resources to promote children's self-chosen play. She listens to their views and supports them with further options. For instance, when children request to play with the cars, she asks them whether they want 'big cars or little cars'. This encourages children to make clear choices and think about the reasons for why they have chosen the resources.

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The provision is good

Children are extremely sociable, showing they feel safe and secure in their environment. They behave exceptionally well and build kind and considerate friendships with others. For example, children pass their peers their shoes, demonstrating an active desire to help. Parents comment positively on the strong bonds children have with others and the social skills they acquire.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children extremely well. She learns about their interests, strengths and developmental stages to plan for what they need to learn next. For example, she encourages children to take age-appropriate risks to develop their independence, such as allowing them to pull themselves up onto the sofa. This builds their confidence as they gain greater control over their gross motor movements. n The childminder mindfully weaves mathematical and literacy development into children's play. For example, she encourages children to compare the fruit and vegetables that they have grown. She promotes children's number recognition using the numbers seen on the community lampposts. As a result, children develop good knowledge of order and measure which they demonstrate in their independent play. Even the youngest of children notice letters in the environment that start with the same sound as their name.

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n The childminder supports children's early language development. She continuously introduces new vocabulary and models the correct pronunciation of words. For instance, as children prepare their own snack, the childminder uses words such as 'juicy' to describe the watermelon's texture. This means children

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27 September 2023 hear and learn a wide array of words in context. n The childminder provides parents and carers with ample opportunity to share what their children know and can do. For example, she has implemented a 'wow book' where parents share photos and record their children's learning at home. This strengthens information sharing and ignites conversations with children about their home life. n The childminder welcomes families to visit the setting to talk about where they come from and introduce different foods and languages. This helps children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and their peers. n The childminder places strong emphasis on children's personal development. For example, she teaches children to grow their own food to learn about where food comes from, plans activities to develop their physical and emotional health, such as morning yoga, and she helps them to become increasingly independent in

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managing their personal needs. However, there is scope to extend children's understanding within this area to an even higher level to further build on what they already know. n Although there are no children on roll with special educational needs and/or disabilities, the childminder demonstrates what strategies she would use to meet their needs, such as introducing sign language to promote children's communication. She has suitable knowledge of how to identify if a child were to fall behind in their learning. n The childminder conducts a wealth of relevant training to meet the needs of all children in her care. For example, when children's next steps focus on enhancing their speech and language, she attends a communication course to strengthen her practice. The childminder is passionate about the sector and demonstrates a thirst for knowledge. She works closely with other professionals, including other

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childminders, to share ideas and expertise.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the importance of creating a non-judgemental and supportive environment to ensure families feel safe to access early help. She knows to monitor children's absences and use the information gathered from parents to identify any changes which may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows to document and report any concerns about a child's welfare to the relevant authorities, including an allegation of serious harm or abuse committed by anyone who lives or works in the home. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn about online dangers, road safety and stranger danger.

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should:

27 September 2023 n reflect on practice to identify how to strengthen the curriculum for personal development to an even higher level to enhance what children already know and understand.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492500 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10288961 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 7 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bridgnorth. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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 childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how they organise their early years curriculum at appropriate times during the inspection. The views of parents were considered by the inspector. Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. 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.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including a relevant paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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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