McGonnell Tracey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 23 June 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

 The childminder uses purposeful teaching techniques. Her thoughtful planning means that she offers children a creative variety of play experiences. She interacts well with children and supports them, so that they make good progress in their learning.  The childminder plans activities and resources that relate to children's interests. These capture children's attention and they are motivated and positive. This prepares them well for school and their future learning.  The childminder maintains good partnerships with parents as she shares information about children's learning and development. This means that parents are kept well informed about their children's progress and how their learning can be extended further.  The childminder liaises effectively with other childcare providers, including local schools. This promotes continuity in children's learning as information is shared about planned topics.

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This provision is good

 The childminder promotes good hygiene routines. Children enjoy healthy snacks and have access to fresh drinking water, which promotes their good health.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting high-quality provision. She has completed an accreditation qualification since her last inspection, which has had a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has yet to provide a range of appropriate resources in the outdoor area for babies and younger non-mobile children to further enhance their physical development.

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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

 enhance the range of resources for babies and younger non-mobile children in the outdoor area to fully promote their physical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed several activities in the downstairs rooms and the outdoor area.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of the childminder's documentation, including, Disclosure and Barring Services checks, qualifications, safeguarding policies and procedures, risk assessments and children's learning records.  The inspector acknowledged the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a range of high-quality learning opportunities and skilfully extends children's learning. Children are eager to learn and they develop skills needed for the next stage in their learning. The quality of teaching is good, sometimes outstanding, and all children are fully included. The childminder provides stimulating activities that build on children's interests and children also initiate many activities themselves. For example, children are encouraged to make their own shaped biscuits using the gingerbread dough. The childminder supports children's communication skills by listening to what children have to say and responding to develop the conversation. The childminder models simple vocabulary for younger children to copy, and asks more complex questions to older children to ascertain their thoughts and opinions. As a result, children are making good progress in their communication and language skills. Children count confidently and use

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who attend. This is good

number names spontaneously in their play. Regular exchange of information about children's achievements and their progress ensures that children's learning is fully supported by parents.

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good

The childminder gathers clear information, so that she fully understands each child and consistently meets their needs. This helps them to feel secure and they quickly build warm, trusting relationships with the childminder. The childminder is a good role model and demonstrates great care and respect for all. She meets children's individual dietary needs, by providing healthy snacks. The childminder provides a stimulating environment, which includes colourful displays that celebrate children's own independent work. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the garden and on outings to other play areas. However, the childminder has yet to provide a range of resources for babies and younger, less mobile children, to access the outdoor area to further promote their physical development.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She is aware of the procedures to follow, should she have concerns about a child, or an allegation is made against herself or her assistant. The childminder creates a safe environment by reviewing risks regularly. She works effectively with her assistant as they have regular meetings to discuss children and their individual needs. The childminder aspires to offer an outstanding provision and constantly reviews and reflects upon her practice and the environment. The childminder attends relevant training courses and shares good practice with other childminders in order to maintain and improve standards. She keeps a close check on how children are progressing and shares this with parents and with other providers. Effective systems for planning and assessment provide children with good quality care and learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250368 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 866449 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Solihull, Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder holds a qualification at level 4.

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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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