Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2015 17 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The well-qualified childminder plans experiences through effective observations, and assesses this information to identify children's next steps. She listens and responds to children's interests, which allows them to actively learn through play.  The childminder establishes strong relationships with the children, which supports their self-confidence and self-esteem very well. Children settle happily and are eager to learn. They thoroughly enjoy the wide range of interesting activities that are provided for them.  The childminder ensures that children develop a good understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene and healthy practices.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection, which helps her to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder has good partnerships with other professionals, which promotes the well-being and development of those children who may need additional support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed the outside area to enhance young children's exploration of their environment.  The childminder does not always gather information from parents about children's achievements at home.

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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 children's good learning experiences in the outdoor area, with particular regard to babies, so that they enjoy exploring through their play  extend children's learning experiences by encouraging parents to share what their children's developments at home are, in order to use this information in the planning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the playroom and looked at the outdoor area.  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the childminder's own parent survey.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder regularly observes children and assesses their progress. She uses this information to plan activities that reflect their interests and stages of development. For example, babies develop their physical skills as they crawl freely and explore toys that encourage them to push buttons and make sounds. However, babies are not always encouraged to use the outdoor area so that they can explore and investigate their environment more freely. The childminder effectively supports children to move on to their next stages of development. For example, she provides sturdy furniture for young children who are beginning to walk, to hold on to. The childminder reads stories to children, who engage well. They learn about how to care for books as well as developing their language skills. This effectively prepares them for when they go on to school. Children learn problem-solving skills as the childminder encourages them to play with shape sorters.

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who attend. This is good

They enjoy posting various shapes, and learn the different names.

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good

Children are happy, confident and have developed secure emotional attachments to the childminder, who is caring and affectionate towards them. They frequently go to her for cuddles and sit on her lap for reassurance. Children behave very well. The childminder focuses on positive behaviour through praise. Children learn to share through games that encourage them to take turns. Healthy practices are promoted because the childminder teaches children to wash their hands before snacks and meals. Children are encouraged to do things for themselves. Low-level storage encourages children to be independent and to freely select the toys that interest them.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, and effectively monitors the progress children make. The childminder has sound knowledge of how to safeguard children and has attended recent training. She implements highly effective record-keeping systems and risk assessments to protect children, and knows what to do if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. In addition, the childminder attends a range of courses, which have helped her successfully address previous recommendations. For example, she has an effective assessment system, which enables her to plan learning experiences, which help children make good progress. Parents speak highly of the childminder; however, she does not always consistently gather parents' views of their child's achievements at home. This means she does not always have in-depth information to support children's learning even further. The

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provision is good

childminder works closely with local settings and professionals so that children's individual needs are met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317320 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 856836 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Solihull. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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