Childminder in Herefordshire

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 are happy and contented in the childminder's care. They have built close relationships with the childminder who knows them well. The childminder gives children regular cuddles which helps them to feel safe and secure in her care. Children enjoy their time and play well together. The childminder takes children out regularly to explore nature and understand what happens as the seasons change. She also takes them to playgroups to play with other children in larger groups. This supports the development of their social skills.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. This is because the childminder helps them to learn how to take turns during play. For example, children listen to the instructions while using electronic toys and take their turn to answer the question by pressing the right button before passing the toy to other children. The childminder provides the right support needed for each child to achieve this task for themselves. She praises their efforts, which encourages children to keep trying. The childminder models good manners consistently with children. As a result, all children, including the youngest child routinely use good manners. All children make the progress they need to prepare them for their next stages in learning and the eventual move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is ambitious about what children can achieve while attending her setting. She gathers information from parents when children first start, to help her to find out what children know and can do so far. She then makes plans of activities and experiences that will interest and engage children. She skilfully includes the teaching and learning children need during her interactions with them. n The childminder places a high emphasis on children's communication and language development. She adapts her teaching to consider the abilities of each child. The childminder uses stories, rhymes and conversations that interest children to encourage them to use their speaking skills. She includes new vocabulary for children to use during talk. As a result, the oldest children are confident and keen to talk with visitors and with the childminder. The youngest children speak clearly and are ready to put words together to use short

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sentences. n Children develop increasing independence. They learn to manage tasks for themselves. They manage their personal care needs, such as using the bathroom and washing their hands. They all feed themselves and access drinking water as needed. n Children have fun and enjoy using a range of wheeled toys. For example, they use ride-on or pedalled trikes in the spacious kitchen and giggle as they chase each other. The youngest children try to use the pedals and further this physical

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14 December 2023 development as they strengthen their leg muscles. n Children make choices from the various play resources on offer. Older children make plans when they work together to build a train track. They carefully solve problems to fit trains together using the magnets at each end. They use their imaginations to develop a story as they travel around the room, while the youngest children chat happily with the childminder while putting play food onto plates. n Children enjoy being creative. The youngest children use brushes to spread glue and select from shining stars to stick on and decorate their hats. This helps to develop their coordination and strengthen the muscles in their hands. n The childminder maintains her knowledge of first aid and attends the mandatory training for this. She also builds on some professional development by reading articles, such as for extending the learning environment outdoors. However, she

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does not routinely check that her knowledge in other areas is as robust as possible to remain current. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say they feel she has a direct impact on the excellent learning progress that children make. Parents say the childminder provides regular information about their child's care and learning. They say this detail helps them to know what their children are now ready to learn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands that she had failed to inform Ofsted of a historically significant change that may have affected her suitability to provide childcare. That said, she did ensure that children were not impacted at the time and as the concern no longer remains, there is no further concern of any impact on the care of children. The childminder can identify signs which indicate that a child may be at risk of abuse. She knows how to report her concerns to the local safeguarding partners, which includes if an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder makes routine checks on her premises to ensure that her home is safe for children to attend.

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should:

n seek professional development opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge to ensure that it remains current.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 223303 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10324307 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 3 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Brimfield, Shropshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Tuesday to Thursday, 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 childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the organisation and intent of the curriculum and how the environment is arranged. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching throughout the inspection and considered the impact this has on children's learning. A joint evaluation of the quality of teaching during an activity took place between the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector spoke to parents at appropriate times and considered their views of the setting. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and discussed how the setting is organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including

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evidence of the childminder's qualifications.

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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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