Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2015 12 February 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 plans exciting activities for children across all the areas of learning so that they make very good progress. Teaching is very good and the childminder plans effectively for individual children and their interests. This is as a result of her regular observations and information obtained from parents.  The childminder provides very good challenge and stimulation for children. She carries out ongoing progress reviews so that she identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning. She ensures children experience a balance of activities across all the areas of learning.  The childminder has a very secure understanding of safeguarding and child protection and uses this to make sure that children are safe. She supervises children very well and gives the highest priority to their well-being.  Children are very happy and settled in the welcoming, family environment. Their individual needs are fully met as the childminder shares daily information and works

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This provision is good

with parents to provide consistency in children's routines.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her provision effectively and strives for continuous improvement. She shares ideas and good practice regularly with other childminders and early years providers in order to maintain good quality provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's already very good opportunities to explore the natural world and textures in the outdoor area could be enhanced even further.

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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

 extend children's already good outdoor experiences by providing more opportunities to enhance their exploration of textures and the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including those expressed in recent letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder establishes clear starting points for individual children's learning. This is as a result of the detailed information she obtains from parents when children start, along with her own observations. She builds on children's learning very effectively and prepares them very well for nursery and for school. She has close links with local schools and nurseries and works with them to prepare children for moving on. This helps her to plan more effectively for children's learning, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Two-and three-year-old children really enjoy playing board games together. The childminder uses many opportunities to support children as they learn to count and match written numbers to the number of dots on a dice. She extends their communication and language skills as they talk about the game and about their experiences. The childminder adapts activities to children's stages of development. For example, she knows a younger

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who attend. This is good

child does not like to let go of the dice after shaking it, so she provides a small plastic cup to enable the child to do this more easily. Children join in with a song linked to the board game they are playing and choose their activities independently. They develop their physical skills well in the garden and have plenty of space to run around. However, the childminder does not always maximise opportunities for children to explore textures in nature and living things, such as plants.

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good

Children form very good relationships with each other and with the childminder. She teaches them to share, take turns and be kind to each other as they play. Behaviour is excellent, as the childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries for children, which she shares with parents. The childminder teaches children about which foods are healthy. They enjoy fruit at snack time, nutritious meals at lunchtime and access their own drinks when they need them. She ensures she obtains information from parents about children's allergies and dietary requirements. The childminder ensures children feel emotionally secure in their moves to school and nursery. They are very well prepared with regards to their independence in their self-care routines. Children are active outdoors each day in the childminder's garden, the park and other play venues.

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provision is good

The childminder improves her provision through continuous professional development so that children's learning experiences are always improving. Her level 5 qualification enhances the effectiveness of the ways in which she evaluates and monitors her practice. She focuses on specific areas for improvement and continually reflects on what she does. This means she monitors children's learning and progress very effectively. She has well- established links with other local early years providers and childminders. She complements children's learning and protects their well-being through effective contact with the other settings that children attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504626 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 869227 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in the Shirley area of Solihull. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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