Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

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

The childminder provides a comfortable and homely environment. This helps children feel settled and happy. Babies enjoy reassuring cuddles with the childminder, who responds with smiles. Older children seek out favourite activities as soon as they arrive, which the childminder has thoughtfully made available. Children enjoy the childminder's child-friendly home because she values and provides a learning through play environment. This is evident as babies reach for their favourite soft toys and musical shakers or as older children pretend to weigh and pay for letters and parcels at their imaginary post office.

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The provision is good

Children begin to understand early mathematical ideas as they play and interact with the childminder. For example, she uses words such as 'under' and 'on top' as she hides toys under a cushion for babies to find. She encourages children to problem solve as they try and work out how to fit a packet of baby wipes into the rucksack pocket. Children decide on a plan for how to do this and are supported by the childminder to have a go at their idea.

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The provision is good

The childminder considers the safety of children very well as they walk back from the local school nursery. She thinks about where it will be safe to cross the road and changes route if needed. She supports children to think about their own safety as they stop to cross a road or move safely across a car park. They know that they need to hold onto the pram at certain points on the familiar route. This helps children understand how to keep themselves safe. The childminder talks with children about healthy eating during lunchtime, as they all talk about their favourite healthy foods.

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n The childminder has a clear overview of her curriculum for children. She prioritises the prime areas of learning for the young children she cares for. She talks enthusiastically about why these are so important for children's secure learning. She is passionate about providing a warm, caring and happy home- from-home space for children to experience a wide range of learning opportunities. However, children do not always have enough access to open- ended and sensory play on a daily basis to fully encourage their creativity. n The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child development. She has cared for children over a number of years, and this has helped her secure her understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses her observations of children alongside a range of guidance to assess where they are developmentally. In turn, she confidently makes decisions about what children need to learn or experience next. This, alongside her understanding of children's

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likes and interests, ensures that children's progress is supported well within a

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need to do better?

20 March 2024 child-led play environment. n The childminder is very calm and caring and has lovely interactions with the children she cares for. She knows them, and their families, very well and nurtures a fully supportive relationship with them. She makes sure that favourite toys are within reach, so babies can access them easily. As children are reassured by her, they are confident to explore and investigate. n The childminder accesses a wide range of support, advice and training from a range of sources, including the local authority. This helps to ensure that she is fully updated with all aspects of early years practice. For example, she works closely with other professionals to ensure that the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are met. n The childminder seeks to make sure that children access a wide range of activities to nurture communication. She encourages a love of singing, books

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and reading as she weaves in time for rhymes and storytelling into the daily routine. For example, babies relish bouncing up and down on the childminder's knee as she sings 'Row, row, row your boat'. They snuggle up together as they listen to the childminder read a favourite story about ladybirds. n Children's understanding of the world around them is encouraged as they make visits to local places of interest. They visit the local library, farms and other attractions regularly. The childminder uses local facilities extremely well so that children are included in the local community. For example, they walk to and from the local school nursery, pop into the community cafe and attend local playgroups on a weekly basis. n Partnerships with parents are effective because the childminder has established good ways of communicating on a daily basis. She shares information with them frequently so that they know about their children's development. Parents are

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very happy with the childminder and her care for their children. They say that they appreciate her knowledge and understanding of how children learn best.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to enhance their sensory development and explore in open-ended play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498832 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10317458 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Telford. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and occasionally works with an assistant. She works all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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 observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The children spoke to or communicated with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

20 March 2024 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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