Smith, Kathryn Helen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2015 20 November 2008

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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 has effective safety measures in place to minimise risks in her home and during trips out. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, while playing imaginatively with mud, she talks about the need to wear oven gloves when the oven is hot. She has a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the signs of abuse and is aware of her responsibility to report on any child protection concerns she may have.  The qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She attends training events and carries out online research to improve her knowledge and skills. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers.  The childminder plans a range of age-appropriate activities to help children learn through play. She provides good quality teaching and recognises timely moments to

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This provision is good

join in and extend children's learning.  Children develop a good range of physical skills as they enjoy regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  Children feel safe and secure. Their emotional development is good due to the familiar routines and the calm, understanding support they receive from the childminder who meets all children's individual needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather information from parents about their children's learning at home.  The childminder has not yet fully established an effective two-way flow of information about children's learning with other settings where care is shared.

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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 learning by obtaining information from parents and carers about their children's learning achievements at home  enhance the arrangements for partnership working with all providers with whom children's care is shared, in order to exchange even more information about children's next stage of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation document.  The inspector checked the suitability and qualifications of adults living and working on the premises.

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who attend. This is good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are motivated to learn and concentrate for extended periods of time as activities are based on their interests. Children develop good communication skills and are confident talkers due to effective techniques used by the childminder. They enjoy mud play and older children use this natural resource to mould into different shapes, stimulating their creativity and imagination as they concentrate on decorating what they make. Babies explore the mud, enjoying the sensory experience as they fill and empty different containers. Children have fun as they learn and talk about size and measure. The childminder asks questions that encourage children to think and promotes their conversation. They enjoy looking at books and babies babble as they point at characters. The childminder acknowledges their babbles which shows young babies that their sounds are valued. Older children are

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who attend. This is good

beginning to recognise letters and the sounds they make. Wall displays support children's learning as they eagerly discuss and identify the fruit and numbers on the posters. However, partnerships with other settings where care is shared, are not yet fully effective. This reduces the opportunities to plan together a cohesive approach to moving children forward in their learning.

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good

Children are happy and confident in this welcoming home. Their behaviour is good. Children are gaining independence as they practise putting on their own shoes. Babies who are developing mobility are supported as they negotiate small steps in the childminder's home. Children know why they need to wash their hands before eating. The childminder provides healthy snacks and talks about what foods are good for them to eat. Consequently, children learn about healthy lifestyles. Children demonstrate that they are developing the skills and attributes they need to be ready for school. They display good listening skills and follow instructions as they help to put the toys away.

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provision is good

The childminder checks children's progress against her observations. She uses this information to identify areas where she can promote their learning. The childminder discusses daily with parents what their child has achieved. She provides regular information to parents about the progress that their children have made over time. However, she does not always gather as much information as possible from parents about children's learning in their home environment. Therefore, there are missed opportunities to help her to build on children's interests and promote their learning further. The childminder reflects on her work and is committed to improving her provision. Self- evaluation is effective and captures the views of parents and the children. The childminder has identified that she would like to improve the information she gives to parents. She has introduced a noticeboard giving details of her planned activities so that parents can

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provision is good

continue their child's learning at home. The childminder is highly regarded by parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348411 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 857405 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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