Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2015 28 April 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 is professional and well organised. Her knowledge of safeguarding is good, and policies and procedures to keep children safe are effective.  Children's health is effectively promoted. The childminder successfully follows and teaches good hygiene routines, and children receive plenty of opportunities to experience physical exercise and fresh air.  The childminder interacts well with children and inspires positive attitudes towards learning. She often describes what she is doing and asks children lots of questions during their play. As a result, children learn to think and express their thoughts and they develop an increasingly wide range of vocabulary.  Children form secure and trusting bonds with the childminder because she is kind and caring towards them. The childminder helps children to express and manage their emotions, so that they feel safe and happy in her care.  The childminder regularly reflects on the quality and effectiveness of her provision, and

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This provision is good

monitors children's progress from their starting points. She regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders and shows a good awareness of her strengths and areas for improvement. Consequently, the childminder demonstrates a strong desire and capacity for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain precise information from parents and other childcare professionals about children's progress.  Children do not have lots of opportunities to use and learn about a wide variety of information communication technology.

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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 arrangements for exchanging information with parents and other early years provisions, in order to maximise support for children's all-round learning and development  build on children's strong sense of exploration and their understanding of how technology works and is used, for example, by providing even more opportunities for them to explore and use a range of information communication technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection, and observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and viewed the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

Children progress well from their starting points because the quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She knows the children in her care well and provides lots of suitably challenging experiences that excite and interest them. For example, children participate enthusiastically in planned cookery sessions. They learn that words carry meaning as they follow recipes and read the words on food packets. The childminder uses these experiences well to teach children about weight and numbers, and to encourage safe practices. Furthermore, children develop muscle strength and coordination as they measure ingredients and use equipment, such as an electric mixer. Consequently, children have fun, and develop many of the skills they will need for school and future life. Nevertheless, children do not have regular access to a variety of information communication technology, such as, computers, cameras and programmable toys.

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who attend. This is good

Therefore, some opportunities for them to explore and understand why things happen and how things work are not exploited.

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good

Children's emotional and physical needs are met well. They have plenty of room to play and rest, and the childminder's home is secure, free from hazards and clean. Each child is valued as a unique and special individual, and the childminder helps children to build and maintain respectful relationships with others. Children behave well because they understand the childminder's rules and boundaries for behaviour. She plans learning experiences that motivate and engage children, and is a positive role model for them to follow. Children are familiar with the daily routine and the environment, and make lots of independent choices about their play. Consequently, they are happy and settled.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and implements these effectively. Children's progress is carefully checked and the childminder regularly reviews her policies and procedures to ensure that they continue to meet legal requirements. The childminder successfully develops good working relationships with parents and is friendly and approachable. She uses her childcare qualification and experience well to support parents and provide good quality care and education. The childminder maintains regular communication with parents and the teachers at the nurseries and schools that some children attend. They exchange information about children's experiences, and the childminder asks teachers about their teaching methods. Consequently, the experiences the childminder plans and provides for children excite them and builds on their learning at home and elsewhere. However,

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provision is good

precise information about individual children's progress is not consistently shared between all adults involved in children's care and education. Consequently, partnership working is not yet as fully developed as it could be.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374948 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 858270 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Solihull. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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