Gleiwitz Lisa

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 29 March 2011

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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 confidently teaches young children the skills they will need to support their future learning. As a result, children make good progress.  Children develop strong attachments to the childminder. Consequently, they are happy and settled in her care, and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and confidence.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy a variety of snacks and meals, which promote their good health. Children join in a good range of outdoor activities to develop their physical skills.  The childminder provides a safe and secure environment where hazards to children are effectively minimised.  The childminder is committed to enhancing her professional development. She uses the knowledge acquired from training to improve her setting and to support children's achievement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather sufficient information from parents about children's starting points, in order to plan very precisely for the future learning as soon as they start.

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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

 identify children's starting points more promptly and precisely, for example, by asking parents more questions about what their children know and can do when they first join the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding, and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines, and carried out observations with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and procedures, and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of adults living on the premises, and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector took into account of the views of the parents from the feedback obtained by the childminder in a parent survey.

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who attend. This is good

Children benefit from an attractive and well-equipped playroom. This supportive environment encourages their play and learning. The childminder gathers some information from parents about children's care routines, interests and preferences. However, she does not ask parents enough questions about what their children already know and can do. This means she does not have all of the information available to help her to plan quickly and precisely for children's future learning. The childminder regularly observes children as they play, and uses the information she gains to provide a variety of challenging activities that help them to make the next steps in their learning. For example, children show high levels of interest and concentration as they join in singing number rhymes. They enjoy role play and use their imagination well to take on familiar family roles. They enjoy looking at books and have good opportunities to develop their early

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who attend. This is good

writing skills. The childminder skilfully builds on these experiences to enhance and extend each child's language and mathematical skills. Overall, they are gaining the skills they need to prepare them for their future learning and school. All children make good progress in their learning.

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good

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that children settle quickly. As a result, children are content in her care. She encourages children to gain key skills for independence, which support them for the next stage in their learning. For example, she encourages younger children to put their own shoes on before going outside to play. Older children learn to share and take turns. The childminder praises and encourages them frequently, which promotes their confidence and self-esteem. She is calm, consistent and respectful, and children follow her example. The childminder's inclusive approach means that she acknowledges and discusses children's similarities and differences. Therefore, children learn about different cultures and family backgrounds. Children have opportunities to play with other children at local toddler groups. As a result, they extend their social skills, and build on their personal, social and emotional development, in

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children, and has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She constantly reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents to allow her to make improvements. She uses effective systems to monitor and assess children's ongoing progress and shares this information with parents. This means that parents are well informed of their child's development. The childminder has made good links with other early years providers that children attend and the local school. This means she is able to work closely with them, so children benefit from consistency in their care and learning. Parents say that they are pleased with the care their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285125 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 856279 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 29 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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