Childminder in Shropshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She understands how young children develop and learn. She explains how she provides resources and experiences that meet the needs of individual children. This includes adapting her approach and provision for children at different ages and stages of development. n The childminder demonstrates an awareness of the importance of developing strong relationships and working closely with parents to ensure the best outcomes for children. She seeks important information about the children in her care, and explains how this is used to meet their individual physical, emotional, and learning needs. n The childminder understands the importance of developing positive relationships with the children in her care. She demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of assessing children's progress, and explains how getting to know

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the children well is an essential part of this. This allows her to identify what children can do and need to do next. The childminder explains how information is shared effectively with parents. This provides a continuity of approach to further support children's learning. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her responsibility to protect children and keep them safe. She has completed the required safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to act on any concerns in an appropriate and timely manner. This includes making referrals to the appropriate agencies. n The childminder explains how she maintains a suitable environment for children. This includes, providing secure premises and appropriate resources to allow children to play and learn safely. The childminder explains how children learn to

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keep themselves safe, such as crossing the road safely. The childminder explains how she makes regular checks to identify any potential hazards and how she mitigates any risks to children. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to meet children's individual care needs, such as sleep times and any medical needs. She discusses how children learn about the importance of making healthy choices and practising good hygiene with increasing independence. Parents are encouraged to provide healthy packed lunches and snacks. n The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. She understands that these need to be realistic in line with children's stages of development. She explains how children will be supported to behave well, through modelling and conversations that will help them to learn about their own and others' feelings.

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This provision meets requirements

3 October 2024 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 223719 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10365676 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 21 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1975 and lives in Whitchurch, Shropshire. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. 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 spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of their provision.

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Inspection activities

3 October 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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