Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 2015 10 December 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 High priority is given to protecting and safeguarding the welfare of children. The childminder follows excellent practices and procedures that very successfully promote children's safety and well-being.  Children are happy, confident and flourish in this very welcoming and supportive care and learning environment. Children are able to explore, make their own discoveries, solve problems and learn skills for life to ensure they are ready for the next stages in their learning.  The childminder has outstanding teaching skills and an excellent knowledge of how children learn. The childminder and her assistant guide children's learning very effectively and provide an excellent range of activities for children based on their individual learning needs and interests.  The childminder and her assistant recognise the uniqueness of each child in their care. Their enthusiasm and caring approach ensures that children's needs are exceptionally

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This provision is outstanding

well met. Children successfully develop a strong sense of security and highly trusting relationships with the childminder. This supports their emotional well-being extremely well.  Partnerships with parents and carers work exceptionally well from the outset. This ensures that children's individual needs are very closely monitored and their overall well-being is promoted to a high standard.  There are highly successful systems in place to evaluate and monitor all aspects of the provision, to inform continuous improvement. The childminder has an action plan in place and this, together with consistent reviews of practice, ensures that children continue to receive excellent care, learning and play experiences.

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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

 consider ways to enhance the already very good arrangements in place to help parents to share what they know about their child's learning and development, to further contribute towards the excellent planning of activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector observed a range of learning activities indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and those involved in looking after children, children's development records, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement and looked at her action plans.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of the views provided in written references by parents and other providers on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children are enthusiastic and excited learners whose love of learning excels in this stimulating environment as they explore a wealth of resources with great enjoyment. They make outstanding progress in their learning and development in readiness for school. The childminder and her assistant use their accurate assessments of children's learning to plan inspiring activities that capture children's imagination. Children's ability to communicate is rapidly enhanced and lovely conversations evolve through play. Children become totally absorbed in activities they enjoy, such as modelling play dough and adding resources to create scenarios that link a popular nursery rhyme. Children's mathematical and literacy skills are enhanced very successfully. They play matching games, learn about simple calculation and begin to link letters and sounds. Children's understanding of the world is fostered very effectively. They learn about life cycles and the natural world. There is room

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who attend. This is outstanding

to further enhance the ways in which parents can share information about what their children do at home to further boost their already outstanding learning experiences.

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outstanding

Children show through their play and interactions that they feel extremely comfortable in this nurturing home. The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models for children and they praise children highly for their achievements. They are sensitive in their approach and provide high levels of re-assurance and comfort for children. Children develop highly positive relationships with the other children and learn to understand about the needs of others, and how to share and take turns. This promotes the very important underpinning skills children need for their future learning. Great importance is placed on promoting inclusive practice. Highly effective links exist between parents and carers, other agencies and settings that children attend. This provides an excellent level of support for children with additional needs and/or disabilities. Children are provided with a wealth of information about how society is made up of people with differing needs and resources

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outstanding

are used to positively reflect diversity.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an outstanding understanding of how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Very successful systems are in place which enable the childminder to monitor the success of the educational programmes and the progress children make. There is excellent communication with parents regarding their children's progress. The childminder is highly motivated and professional. This commitment to high- quality care and learning is threaded through the provision. The childminder very effectively supports her assistant to maintain these high professional standards. Both the childminder and her assistant have completed degree level qualifications since the last inspection. They continually work together to review practice and explore new initiatives in the early years field. The childminder receives excellent feedback from parents about her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250392 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 866451 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Solihull, West Midlands. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder holds Early Years Professional Status, both her and her assistant hold degree level qualifications. The childminder supports children with special educational needs/and or disabilities.

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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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