Childminder in Worcestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by attending local authority training. She has a robust understanding of how to keep children safe, and who to contact if she has a concern about a child. She is aware of potential signs and symptoms of abuse. n The childminder intends to use a sequenced curriculum that considers children's interests and requirements for their next steps in learning. She explains how she will regularly assess what children can and cannot do to ensure that their learning is monitored. n The childminder explains how she will prepare children for school. She talks about the experiences she will provide to ensure children can gain their independence, such as putting on their own coats and shoes, washing their hands and going to the bathroom. She also explains how she will provide mark- making opportunities so that children can develop skills for writing. n The childminder intends to teach children mathematical skills and will use

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construction resources to teach about amounts, colours, sizes and categorising items. She explains how she will utilise the resources to aid children's learning. n The childminder intends to provide learning experiences for children outside the home. She talks about how she will regularly take them to nearby garden centres and open country parks to expose them to natural outdoor learning and to develop their physical skills. n The childminder explains her expectations of children's behaviour while they are in her setting. She states that she will always offer explanations and reasons when talking to them. She also has high expectations when they are out walking or collecting older children from school, where she will teach them to hold onto the pushchair and listen to instructions. n The childminder understands the importance of building relationships with families. She intends to communicate with them daily to ensure that parents are

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kept updated with their children's learning. She describes how she will conduct a thorough settling-in procedure, where she will gain information about children from home to help form initial assessments of their development.

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This provision meets requirements

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 205043 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10388615 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Redditch. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She is able to receive funding for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed areas of the premises the childminder intends to use for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living in the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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Inspection activities

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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