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 babies and children with a warm and friendly welcome as they arrive. Babies show that they are very happy and comfortable in the childminder's care. They seek reassurance when needed and enjoy her cuddles and calm manner. This supports their emotional well-being, and they soon happily leave their parents and engage in play, alongside their friends.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses children's interests to plan a fun-filled and exciting curriculum. For example, children show an interest in tractors and cars. The childminder supports children to count cars and sort them into colours and the varying sizes. This engages the children and introduces them to early mathematical concepts as they play.

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The provision is good

Children engage well in their learning, and all children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder plans trips outside the home, giving children new experiences and a chance to learn about their local community. They visit the shops, taking the time to look and discuss what each shop sells and to buy fruit for snack time. The childminder takes children to the local park to use the large equipment and feed the ducks. They look at nature and the world around them as they do so. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and sets clear boundaries, so they understand the rules, such as to keep themselves safe on outings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder wants children to gain life skills and to be excited to learn. She makes ongoing observations and assessments to identify what children already know and can do and what they need to learn next. The childminder uses this to develop a varied curriculum. For example, babies giggle as they investigate cause and effect toys. They wiggle to the music and start to repeat words as they develop their coordination and press buttons to operate different lights and sounds. Children use the equipment at the park and further develop their large- muscle skills. They develop their small muscles as they make marks with paint. n Overall, babies and children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder models good language and introduces new vocabulary to the children. Children hear stories and join in songs. The childminder takes the children to the library for story times and to choose their own books. In the

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home, babies show how they enjoy books. As children cuddle up to the childminder with their chosen book, they point to pictures, turn pages and repeat words and sounds. The childminder purposely narrates children's play to promote children's language growth. However, at times, the childminder does not give children time to respond and enable them to build their language skills

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need to do better?

19 August 2024 further. n The childminder has an excellent relationship with parents. They value the home-from-home feel that the childminder creates. Parents say the childminder is an excellent communicator and they get valuable information about their child as they collect their children. Parents comment how supportive the childminder is and feel their children have made great progress since starting with her. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date with continuous professional development. She uses her training to support the emerging needs of the children. Following a speech and language course, the childminder developed photo books that related to their walk to the park for children to use and reflect on. n The childminder's curriculum has a great emphasis on children's health and well- being. She ensures that children have time outdoors each day, ensuring that they get fresh air and exercise. They go to the local soft-play centre and meet

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other children, which helps to develop their physical and social skills. When they go outdoors, they discuss road safety and stranger danger. The childminder talks to the children about oral health and the importance of looking after their teeth. Children bring a packed lunch from home, and the childminder gives parents advice on healthy lunches if necessary. This supports children to keep safe and develop healthy lifestyles. n The childminder is a positive role model for children and supports even the youngest children to share and take turns. She encourages children to develop their independence through everyday tasks, such as putting on coats and shoes. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder. This helps to promote their self-esteem and emotional well-being.

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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 extend the opportunities for children to develop their communication and language skills and express their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541488 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10355101 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 5 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Arleston, Telford. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

19 August 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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Inspection activities

19 August 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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