Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2015 26 August 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children enjoy warm, caring relationships with the childminder, who effectively supports their personal, social and emotional development.  Children are well-supported in the acquisition of communication and language skills, and in their physical development, so that they all make good progress in their learning.  The childminder provides a good range of sensory play opportunities, encouraging children to use their senses to explore different materials, such as soil and natural objects. This approach engages children well in their play and provides a good stimulus for discussion.  Children play in a healthy and safe environment, because the childminder is conscientious about good hygiene procedures, such as hand washing. She completes daily checks of her home and ensures play equipment is in good condition and appropriate for the ages of the children in her care.  The childminder completes training to enrich her knowledge and this has improved the

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This provision is good

quality of teaching. Therefore, she is skilled at providing age-appropriate activities for all children that help them to progress well. In addition, she has rigorous systems for reflecting on her practice and a clear vision for improvement and her continuous development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, parents are not fully encouraged to share information about their child's learning at home. Therefore, there are few opportunities for the childminder to further build on children's interests.  Opportunities for children to use and view print in the outdoor environment to extend their literacy skills, are not fully exploited.

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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

 consistently encourage two-way communication from parents about children's learning in the home, so their interests can be built on  exploit opportunities for children to use and view print in the outdoor environment to extend their literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies, self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through questionnaires.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.

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who attend. This is good

Children are cared for in a welcoming home, where resources are organised well to meet their needs. Observation and assessment systems are in place to monitor children's progress across the seven areas of learning. These identify what they need to learn next. This supports children's development as they move onto the next steps in their learning, and particularly when they move to school. Children take pleasure in spending time with the childminder, as they participate in a variety of appealing activities. The story of an African girl, who carries a basket of fruit on her head, captures children's imagination as they pretend to be animals, taking the fruit from the basket. The childminder uses real fruit to bring the story alive for children. This then enables her to use her good teaching skills to extend the activity further. She hides the fruit in a bag for children to feel and encourages them to use their sense of touch to guess each type of fruit. Children really

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who attend. This is good

enjoy being outdoors, where they use magnifying glasses to look for insects under paving stones, or digging in soil. They love mixing ingredients to create salt dough and decorate their creations with colourful, shiny sequins, before the childminder bakes them in the oven.

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good

Children enjoy a warm and secure relationship with the childminder in her homely setting and she takes time to get to know all the children very well. Children are calm and relaxed within the home and are fully at ease, as they move around choosing what they play with. This means children's individual needs are effectively met, promoting their independence and well-being. The childminder praises children for their efforts and they delight in placing their names on the achievement tree, which helps foster their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder effectively raises children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, although parents provide children's meals and snacks, she ensures children have regular drinks and lots of fresh air. Children also visit the play area in the village, go for walks in the woods and attend a local toddler group.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a secure understanding of her role to safeguard and protect children. The childminder uses good safety measures to protect children. For example, she practises regular fire evacuations, and notices remind children about how to use scissors safely. The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She has detailed policies and procedures, which she shares with them during introductory visits. All relevant information is shared with parents about their children's daily routines and activities. However, systems to encourage all parents to share their children's achievements and interests at home, have not been fully established. The childminder has good relationships with the local nursery and village school. They regularly exchange information about children's activities and progress, in order to complement learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250474 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 866455 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Hockley Heath, Solihull. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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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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