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 builds close relationships with children, and they feel safe and are happy in her care. She places a clear focus on promoting children's emotional well- being and helping them manage their emotions and behaviour. For example, children learn to share, take turns and consider the needs of others as they play together. Children know the routine well as they help tidy the toys away and go to wash their hands ready for their snack. They help themselves to their water bottles during the day and easily access the toys and resources they want.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a rich range of activities planned around children's interests, and they show high levels of engagement. For example, children's keen interest in building is used to help children problem-solve as they use the magnetic blocks to make their creations. Children's fascination with the play dough is used skilfully to help children make various marks in the dough using patterned rolling pins and cars. The childminder places a high focus on increasing their language as she introduces words such as 'pat', 'flat', 'cut', 'poke' and 'prod'. Children think about the patterns they create and consider which ones are smooth or rough.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a rich educational programme centred around the natural world and the changing seasons. She uses this and children's assessment information and next steps in learning as a base to help plan experiences to promote children's learning across all areas. She also takes children to a playgroup, which focuses on promoting children's physical and social skills. n The experienced childminder understands the importance of promoting children's language development during her interactions with children. She successfully incorporates story sessions, songs and musical instruments into the daily routine. For example, children sing the handwashing song as they wash their hands, and they thoroughly enjoy exploring the instruments and the sounds they make. Daily story sessions are popular with children, and regular visits to the library help children further develop a fondness for books. n Promoting children's health is a clear priority. The childminder operates a

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healthy-eating policy, and parents provide children with a healthy lunch box that is free of high sugar items. She works with parents to ensure that each child is registered with a dentist, and she teaches children about the importance of good oral hygiene. Children have daily opportunities to be physical outdoors and use a challenging range of physical play equipment in the garden. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works closely with parents from the very start. For example, she collates children's starting points when they first start and works closely with parents, sharing information about their

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17 December 2024 next steps in learning. She swiftly identifies any areas of development where children may benefit from additional support. n The detailed induction process ensures that parents are aware of the childminder's policies and procedures. Parents are kept well informed about their children's ongoing progress and the activities and experiences on offer. Parents are impressed by the progress their children make and the level of information they receive to help support their children's learning. They value the advice they receive on issues such as potty training and supporting their children's language development. n Promoting children's understanding of the natural world is creatively woven into the educational programme. For example, children take regular nature walks to observe the changes in the trees and plants and to visit the local pond. They help plant and care for tomatoes, herbs and potatoes in the garden. The

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childminder uses these experiences to help children to explore and investigate what they encounter. Children learn about their own similarities and differences. However, the childminder does not consistently provide age-appropriate opportunities for children to learn about communities beyond their own experiences. n The childminder knows the children well. She carefully uses her assessments and what children enjoy to plan a range of experiences for children. However, during adult-led activities, the childminder does not always precisely focus on what prior knowledge of the subject matter children have. Therefore, on these occasions, although children enjoy the activity, the youngest children do not fully understand what is being taught.

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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 increase the opportunities children have to learn about communities beyond their own experiences to further increase their knowledge of diversity n plan precisely to help children recall their prior knowledge and support them to build on their existing skills to further their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364212 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10375958 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 5 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk together to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

17 December 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

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