Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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

 Children's learning is promoted well as they engage in a broad range of activities which are planned around their interests. Children gain the necessary skills to prepare them for their next stage of learning and eventual move to school.  The childminder has formed positive relationships with parents. She provides them with detailed information about their child's activities and achievements with her.  Children's confidence and self-esteem continually grows through ongoing praise and encouragement. The childminder builds positive relationships with the children, who seek her out for close interaction and reassurance. As a result, children are happy and settled.  The childminder has good knowledge of safeguarding and understands her duty to protect children. She can recognise signs of abuse and neglect and knows the correct procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder maintains a safe environment for children using risk assessments and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children to identify and use letter sounds.  The childminder does not always assess younger children's progress accurately when they start using numbers and counting.

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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

 increase opportunities to help children link letter sounds to the letters of the alphabet, in order to further develop their literacy skills  strengthen the assessment process for younger children who are beginning to use numbers and count, in order that planned activities are sharply focused on what they need to learn next.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection as appropriate.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures and children's assessment records.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members aged over 16 years.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written information provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans activities that engage and challenge children well. Children also have plenty of time to play, explore and discover things for themselves. For example, they learn to solve problems as they discover how to make sounds by pressing the buttons on an interactive keyboard. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. Good support is provided for children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder talks through what she is doing, links words to pictures and repeats words children are unsure of. Children thoroughly enjoy joining her to sing rhymes and songs. Children also enjoy looking at a range of books and playing with letter puzzles. However, during literacy activities the childminder uses letter names and misses some opportunities to model the sounds of the

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who attend. This is good

letters. As a result, children are not consistently learning to link letters with their sounds in preparation for the next stages in their learning.

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good

The childminder has a warm, calm, friendly approach. She has established strong bonds with the children she cares for. Therefore, children readily go to her if they are upset or in need of a cuddle. Children confidently explore the home, accessing toys and resources independently. The childminder supports children to do new things and praises their achievements. For example, as children build towers she encourages them to keep trying and to add more blocks. The children are clearly excited and delight at her praise. They persevere when their towers fall down by starting again and building higher. As a result, children are motivated to play and learn. The childminder provides the children with healthy meals and snacks which meet their individual dietary needs. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air in the garden or on outings in the local area. This helps children to learn about a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's communication and language, physical, emotional and social skills. Each child has a progress and development book. The childminder records observations and checks their overall progress. However, the childminder does not always have an accurate assessment of children's abilities when they begin to use numbers and count. This means that planned activities for mathematics are not always based accurately on what children need to learn next. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She uses a daily diary to keep them well informed about care routines and achievements. The childminder is committed to improving her practice. She attends regular training and meets with other professionals to share good practice. Good relationships have been established with other settings and schools where children attend. This ensures a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464586 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 948877 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Olton, Solihull. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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