Childminder 223734

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the home of the creative childminder. They develop a deep fondness of, and firm attachments to, the childminder. This builds a strong sense of security and trust. The childminder's positivity supports children in developing high levels of self-esteem, and they show great pride in their achievements. They persevere when they find things difficult, such as taking off their shoes and socks, and demonstrate great pride in their achievements. The childminder's attentiveness and genuine encouragement empower children to be independent in managing their personal needs. She acts as a positive role model and sets clear, age- appropriate expectations. Children are polite, thoughtful and consistently use good manners. They demonstrate care and consideration for all living things. Children learn about the importance of bees during their outdoor learning exhibitions. They are eager to help rescue a bee that gets stuck in the house, and the childminder

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reminds them about bees' important role in pollination.

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The provision is outstanding

Children explore the outdoor environment with excitement and intrigue. They skilfully manage risk as they wander around the childminder's enchanting garden. They climb up and down the steps and make choices about where to explore. Children develop their spatial awareness as they meander their way around in vehicles. They demonstrate curiosity in seeds that they find on the ground. The childminder explains that a bird may have dropped it. Together, they plant the seed and discuss what it may grow into.

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n The childminder's inspiring curriculum invites children to explore and investigate the world around them. She has high expectations for all children and recognises the importance of teaching skills that will benefit them as they move into the next stage of their education. For instance, the childminder creates opportunities for children to explore tools. They learn about their purpose and how to hold and use them effectively. Children practise using hammers to push golf tees through play dough. They keep trying until they master the use of each tool. This supports children to strengthen their coordination and muscles in their hands. Older children use mark-making tools to confidently write their name with water. n Children learn about the fascinating world around them through regular educational visits in the local area. They visit the garlic forest and collect garlic to flavour their scones. Children learn about the importance of trees and help to

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plant them in the community. The childminder regularly meets with other providers to build children's social skills and learn about others. This helps to enrich children's views of the world, promotes inclusivity and helps them to develop a deep respect for diversity from an early age.

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16 July 2025 n The experienced childminder recognises the importance of gathering information about children's early experiences and initial starting points. She uses this information alongside her assessments to inform her planning and to take children on a purposeful journey with their learning. For instance, the childminder plans activities to encourage children's cooperative play and development of language. Children become highly engaged in investigative play with a variety of objects. They explore springs and keys, linking them together and comparing lengths. Children share resources, noticing numbers, and practise counting. n Children are confident and expressive communicators. The passionate childminder uses her excellent knowledge of each child to broaden their vocabulary further. Children develop a rich and varied vocabulary that they use to convey their thoughts and feelings. While exploring mark making with water

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outside, children learn how to create a vacuum to fill their bottles with water. Children copy the childminder's language and use it as they play. The childminder reinforces the importance of children's home language. For instance, while counting with the children, she uses some number language in different languages. n Children take an active role in preparing their own snacks. They learn how to use tools safely to slice their strawberries. The childminder teaches them that the serrated blade is sharp and that they must hold the handle to push the knife away from them. Children take part in recycling their waste. They carry leftover fruits to the recycle bin and practise turning the compost barrel regularly to create their own compost to use for planting seeds. n The childminder maintains excellent partnerships with parents. Parents express their gratitude for the exceptional care and educational experiences offered by

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the childminder. They are grateful for the level of communication that they receive and are confident in the knowledge that their children are cared for and safe. They comment that the childminder offers consistent boundaries and opportunities to make beautiful memories, while making excellent progress. n The childminder strives to offer the best level of care and experiences for every child that attends. She is passionate about ensuring that each child experiences adventure during their time in her care. The childminder reflects on her practice and adapts her teaching to enhance opportunities for children. She attends training to update her knowledge and skills and liaises with other agencies to enhance her practice further. The childminder shares information with other agencies to support smooth transitions for children.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 223734 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10407634 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 9 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The childminder operates her service all year round, Tuesday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for eligible 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 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, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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