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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder has made significant improvements to her knowledge and understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. This in turn has a positive impact on the care and education children receive. The childminder has employed an assistant to support her to meet the needs of the children effectively. She has reduced the number of children she cares for, so that children now receive high-quality interactions and education. The childminder and her assistant have completed training in behaviour management. They approach children in a calm manner and carefully explain the impact any unwanted behaviour might have. This supports children to understand expectations and why they should behave well. The childminder has improved her knowledge of risk assessment. She has added locks to cupboards and removes any unsuitable items out of the reach of children. As a result, children play in a happy, safe environment

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are warm and welcoming. They gather valuable information about children before they start, such as their home routine, likes and interests. They use this information to help them forge early relationships. The childminder knows the children extremely well and close bonds are clearly evident. As a result, children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in her care.

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The provision is good

The childminder regularly assesses children's progress, and she uses a theme of the week to plan for their next steps. The childminder quickly identifies any gaps in children's knowledge and provides activities to help close these. She shares children's progress information with parents and other professionals so that children get the early support they might need. Consequently, all children make good progress in their learning from their various starting points.

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n Children enjoy a structured and varied curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do. The childminder plans a wide range of activities and experiences. Children regularly enjoy trips into the local community. They visit parks, museums and playgroups. The childminder fully considers the risks they might face when on outings. She teaches children about road safety and how to behave when outdoors. This gives children the vital knowledge and skills needed in their future. n The childminder and her assistant provide effective support for children's communication and language. They make good use of songs and stories. They introduce counting as they sing songs together. This helps to broaden children's vocabulary and use of number. Children show a love for books. The childminder challenges children with open-ended questions as she points to different pictures

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15 July 2024 throughout the story. However, sometimes, she does not recognise when children are becoming restless and the activity needs to change or adapt. As a result, some children lose focus and distract each other from listening. n There are lots of interesting opportunities to make marks and engage with resources. The children demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning. They confidently move around the childminder's home and choose what they would like to play with next. However, sometimes, the childminder and her assistant do not follow the children's lead and limit them to only using resources they plan for. This means children do not always have the opportunity to share their ideas, be creative and follow their own interests. n Mealtimes are sociable. The childminder and her assistant sit and eat with children. They chat and closely supervise them. Children are learning independence as they begin to feed themselves using cutlery. The youngest

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children show proficient use of a spoon when eating their lunch. The childminder and her assistant praise their efforts and prompt the use of please and thank you. Consequently, children are learning good table manners and are being well prepared for their next stage in education. n The childminder and her assistant promote healthy lifestyles. Hand hygiene practice is embedded into the daily routine. Children wash their hands before eating and after coming in from outdoors. They eat balanced and nutritious meals and snacks. Children have access to fresh drinking water and daily outdoor play. This helps children to build healthy habits and supports their long- term well-being. n Parents speak positively about the childminder and the care she provides. They comment they appreciate the effort she puts into providing interesting activities. They say their children thoroughly enjoy attending her setting. The childminder

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need to do better?

works hard to build rapport and relationships with parents. She regularly shares children's progress information and updates, which, as a result, supports the children's learning between home and the setting.

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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 enhance teaching practice so you know when to adapt to keep children engaged and focused in learning n support children to follow their own ideas and interests to enhance their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2586518 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10336890 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 20 February 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Redditch. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5pm. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2. She provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. 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. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

15 July 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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