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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and secure, home-from-home environment for children. She is attentive and welcoming, which enables the children to settle quickly on arrival. The childminder is a positive role model and she supports children to develop a positive attitude to their learning. Children eagerly choose books to look at and toys to play with. The children delight in listening to the childminder read to them. They smile and enjoy talking to the childminder about the story she is reading.

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The provision is good

The childminder focuses her curriculum around developing children's speech and language skills. She models words and sentences at an appropriate level for the ages of the children. She engages in conversations about what children are doing, playing with, and learning. She supports children to learn new words through her positive interactions, as well as encouraging them to use and recall words that they know. As a result, children make good progress in their speech and communication. The childminder promotes mathematical ideas through craft activities. Children are encouraged to count, talk about shapes and recognise patterns and colours. The childminder helps children to develop the skills and knowledge they need to prepare them for their transition to school.

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The provision is good

Regular outings and trips are planned. Children enjoy walks around the local community and attend childminder groups. This helps children to learn about the wider world and communities that are different to their own. They have regular opportunities to socialise with other adults and children. This helps to support their social development well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers information from parents and uses this to plan a broad and varied curriculum that focuses on the interests of children in attendance. The childminder continuously shares information with parents about what their children have been learning and the progress they make. n The childminder has clear aims for what she wants children to learn, and her interactions contribute to teaching these aims. However, during some adult-led activities, older children sometimes lose interest and are not always challenged. For example, the childminder teaches children about shapes by drawing them and cutting them out herself. Older children excitedly talk about shapes. However, the childminder does not encourage them to draw their own shapes and use scissors independently. This does not support all children to build on what they already know and can do, to make the best possible progress. n The childminder provides a broad range of stories and books for children to

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develop their literacy skills. She models good language and teaches children new

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2 May 2024 words to stimulate their interest in reading. Children choose books to read independently and show a real love for reading. n The childminder completes ongoing training sessions, which helps support her professional development. She reflects on her practice to ensure that the quality of her provision and the curriculum are always good. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents report that their children look forward to coming to the childminder. They feel that their children are safe and happy and have made good progress while in the care of the childminder. n The childminder promotes children's good health and follows good hygiene practices. For example, she provides fruit and water throughout the day. Children know they must wash their hands before meals. The childminder teaches children about healthy eating and lifestyles through conversations. n Children enjoy lots of daily fresh air. They like playing in the childminder's

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garden. Children independently put their coats and wellington boots on to play outside. They use their large-muscle skills to push and pull large cars and bikes. They also enjoy moving around the outdoors in a range of ways, running, jumping, hopping and chasing one another. This helps children to build core strength and coordination. n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She uses assessments well to identify possible developmental delays. She works with parents and links in with external agencies to ensure that children receive the right support at the right time and make good progress. n Overall, children's behaviour is good, in relation to their developmental stage. The childminder sets out clear rules and children follow routines well. They understand what is going to happen now and next. For example, they know to tidy up before going outdoors. This helps children to feel a sense of security.

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need to do better?

However, the childminder does not always provide consistent messages to help children to manage their own behaviour. As result, they do not always understand the impact their behaviour has on others.

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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 consistently support children to manage their behaviours and help them to fully understand the impact of their behaviour on others n provide more challenge for older children to help them remain highly engaged and extend their learning to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537103 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10340498 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 4 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Redditch. The provision operates all year round from 7.15am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector took account of written parents' views during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 May 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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