Childminder in SolihullOfsted inspection, 22 Jan 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2015 12 February 2010

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not make effective use of the information she gains from her observations of children to plan challenging activities for each child, to ensure they make good progress.  Assessment processes are not yet sufficiently robust to give the childminder enough information so she can identify any gaps in children's learning, or effectively close gaps in learning and development quickly for every child.  The childminder has not undertaken professional development to strengthen her knowledge of how to improve teaching and learning and deepen her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, her practice does not ensure all children make consistently good progress over time.  The childminder does not share relevant information with parents to enable them to guide their children's learning at home.  The childminder has not fully established a partnership with other settings that children

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

attend, to ensure that there is consistent and coordinated support for their next steps in learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder sensitively supports children with the transition from home into her care. She has a warm and attentive approach. Consequently, children settle well, form positive bonds with her and are happy and secure.  The childminder provides a safe environment for children. She is aware of the possible indicators of abuse and neglect and she knows what to do should she have any concerns regarding the welfare of a child in her care. Therefore, children are protected from harm.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure observation and assessment procedures are robust and provide enough information to identify any gaps in learning, and plan activities that challenge the children's individual learning, so that they make good progress  promote effective continuity and progression by sharing relevant information about children's learning and development with other settings that children attend, so that this fully establishes the support each child needs and how this will be provided  ensure that appropriate training, skills and knowledge are maintained in order to consistently provide good quality teaching and learning opportunities for all children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop the systems for regularly sharing information with parents about children's progress and their next steps in learning so they have the information they need to build on their child's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and accompanied the childminder and children on a walk to a local pre-school.  The inspector discussed the children's learning and development with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the children's development records.  The inspector saw evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, self- evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their responses to questionnaires provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children make some progress in their learning and development and are developing some appropriate skills for their next stage of learning, such as nursery or school. The childminder routinely plans and delivers educational programmes that cover all areas of learning and development. For example, children have great fun playing and exploring during an activity with shaving foam, which helps to extend their physical skills. While the childminder carries out observations to assess children's progress, the systems for her to use the information and plan for their future learning are not fully effective. As a result, she does not always work effectively to continually support every child to close gaps in their learning quickly. For example, where assessment shows that children are not achieving as well as expected in some aspects of their development, there are no specifically targeted plans to address this. This means that overall, the provision for

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who attend. This requires improvement

learning and development requires improvement.

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requires improvement

The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She takes time to collect relevant information from parents when children start in the setting. The childminder uses this information to ensure that children's emotional well-being is paramount in her daily practice. However, links with other settings involved in supporting children's care and education are not strong enough to help promote continuity in children's care and learning. Consequently, children's progress is not always effectively supported. Children show enjoyment as they make independent choices in their play. This is because they feel safe in the childminder's welcoming and clean home. Children receive praise from the childminder for achievements and positive behaviour, which promotes their self-esteem and confidence. She supervises the children and gives priority to their safety. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she

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requires improvement

reminds them to look and listen when crossing the road.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation. Good relationships with parents are established. The childminder uses a communication book and talks to parents daily, so that she can share some information about the children. Nonetheless, weaknesses in the systems for assessment mean that parents are not always provided with accurate details of their child's progress and next steps in learning. While regular training ensures she understands child-protection procedures, the childminder has not undertaken any recent training to deepen her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This has resulted in weaknesses in the provision. The childminder has completed an evaluation of the provision, however, this has not been detailed enough to identify the weaknesses in the systems for planning, observation and assessment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272833 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 903449 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in the Shirley area of Solihull. The childminding provision operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 6.30am to 6.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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