Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 20 February 2012

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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

 Teaching is very good, as the childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She provides very effective challenge and stimulation, through a wide range of activities based on children's individual and current interests. This means that they are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Children build on their learning very effectively because the childminder carries out regular observations and ongoing assessments. She uses this information to plan the next steps in children's learning so that they make very good progress.  Children are safe because the childminder implements effective safeguarding policies and procedures, and supervises children vigilantly. She carries out daily risk assessments of the premises and the other venues she visits with children. This means she minimises potential hazards so that children are safe.  Children's health is well protected through good hygiene practices and they learn to

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This provision is good

make healthy food choices. Behaviour is excellent, and there are very good relationships between children and the childminder.  The childminder checks the quality of her provision well. She shares ideas and good practice with other local early years providers and childminders, in order to maintain the high quality of her provision. The well-qualified childminder continues with her professional development, which has a positive impact on children's learning opportunities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet found successful ways to engage all parents, so that a shared approach to children's learning is fully embraced.

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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

 strengthen the partnership with parents so that they are guided successfully to support their child's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and outdoors.  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 written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder develops children's language and vocabulary very well as they play. She guides children's play, and adapts the activities and resources to reflect their interests. For example, three-year-old children are interested in mini-beasts, so she puts toy creatures into two trays of soil. Children choose to dig in wet or dry soil, and explore the beetles as they play. She shows children how to print, using different parts of toy dinosaurs. They create different patterns as they print, and mix the colours of the paint to create new colours. The childminder encourages children to persevere and try new things. This means that they apply their knowledge and experience to a range of situations. Children enjoy making imaginative models and creating a range of effects with the play dough. The childminder encourages them to solve practical problems, and to take the lids off pots by themselves. The childminder shows children how to squeeze the dough out to form

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who attend. This is good

sausage shapes and hair for a plastic head. They compare it to their own hair and identify the colours. The childminder helps them to decide whether they have enough dough to be able to squeeze it out. There is a strong relationship with parents, but the childminder is not always successful in fully engaging them in the support of children's learning at home. Parents are very well informed about their child's progress and activities they take part in each day, through verbal and written communication.

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good

Children are emotionally secure, as the childminder is very caring and makes sure their needs are well met. She praises them frequently so that they develop confidence and good self-esteem. Their behaviour is excellent. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals, and children benefit from daily fresh air and outdoor play. This means they develop their physical skills well, as they use the slides, climbing equipment and wheeled toys regularly. They extend their social skills further, as the childminder takes them to a playgroup each week. The childminder works effectively with parents so that children benefit from consistency in their care routines. She teaches children to share and take turns so that they develop good social skills. The childminder prepares children very well emotionally for their move to nursery and school, and teaches them to be independent in their self-care routines.

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provision is good

The childminder is very well motivated and committed to providing high-quality care and learning for children. She reflects on her teaching and planning each week so that she can adapt this to meet the learning needs of all children. She includes the views of children and parents in her self-evaluation process and welcomes their ideas and suggestions. Well-established links with local schools and nurseries mean that children's learning is complemented and their well-being is protected. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals, so that children's care and learning needs are met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349046 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 863262 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Marston Green, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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