Childminder EY479126

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

Children are confident, well cared for, settled and happy in this setting. The childminder is kind, caring and patient. Her interactions with children as they play are attentive and intuitive. This fosters a positive atmosphere where children are safe and motivated to learn. Children are polite and well mannered. They play cooperatively, share resources and show care and consideration towards one another. The childminder is a positive role model, praising the children regularly, which supports their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The childminder organises her home very well to provide children with a homely environment. Children enjoy the quiet and peaceful space. They particularly benefit from the extensive garden, which has lots of different areas to play and explore. Their physical development is encouraged as they run, kick balls and skilfully use the slide. Children hide in the play tent, make dens with garden chairs and blankets and run around in the open space. They connect with nature as they smell the herbs in the pots and grow tomato plants and strawberries.

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The provision is good

Children are cared for in a safe space with a good range of activities. The childminder provides activities and resources that support children's development across the seven areas of learning. She changes activities regularly, depending on what the children are interested in doing. She diligently risk-assesses her home to ensure it remains secure.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements a well-thought-out, child-led curriculum that covers the seven areas of learning effectively through play. Her clear aims prioritise preparing children for their next steps in learning. She provides children with opportunities to become increasingly independent. For example, she encourages them to put their shoes on by themselves before going outside to play. n Children learn about nature and the world around them as they search for butterflies on a bug hunt. They gasp with amazement as they notice the colours on the wings and hop about excitedly as the butterflies flutter away. The garden is a favourite space that children choose to play in for most of their day. They wave at people walking past or tractors driving by. This outdoor provision significantly enriches their experiences. n The childminder helps children make good progress in their learning. She ensures that activities are fun, follows the children's lead as they play and makes

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need to do better?

the most of unplanned opportunities. She knows the children very well and understands their current likes and interests. However, the curriculum does not always provide enough challenge and opportunities for children to think creatively, problem-solve and make decisions about their play.

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need to do better?

30 June 2025 n The childminder actively encourages communication and language skills through regular conversations with children as they play. Children enjoy shared story times with the childminder, who reads their favourite story. She encourages children to recall what happens next in the story of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. The childminder supports children to broaden their vocabulary as they use words to describe the caterpillar's features. n Children's mathematical development is supported well. The childminder uses words such as 'long' and 'short' as she comments on a drawing of a caterpillar. She helps the children count as they stick feathers and leaves on their butterfly picture. This helps children become aware of the language of mathematics as they play. n The childminder establishes professional, strong and effective partnerships with parents. She ensures excellent communication on a daily basis. She provides

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regular updates on children's progress and daily activities, which parents highly value and appreciate. Parents say they are extremely happy with the home- from-home care the children have in this rural community. n The childminder is proactive in accessing regular training and continuous professional development. This commitment enhances her knowledge and understanding of child development and current early years ideas. She seeks support from other local childminders and external professionals. For example, she researched safeguarding procedures from a neighbouring authority to ensure she has the information should she need it. That said, there is scope for her to extend her knowledge of all safeguarding risks to fully enhance her awareness.

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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 develop knowledge of how to extend opportunities for children to develop high levels of curiosity and their investigative and problem-solving skills n explore professional development opportunities to further enhance knowledge around local safeguarding procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479126 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10391318 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 8 Date of previous inspection 5 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Whixall, near Whitchurch, Shropshire. She operates all year round from 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides government-funded childcare.

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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 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 childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

30 June 2025 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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