Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2015 24 June 2009

p.1

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility of how to safeguard children. She has a good knowledge of the signs of abuse. She knows where to refer any welfare concern she may have regarding a child in her care.  The childminder provides a safe environment and she supervises children at all times. She has a range of policies and procedures to help her manage her provision along with risk assessments to help to keep children safe. She has considered risks associated with her pet dog. She has a current paediatric first-aid qualification.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder's qualifications and knowledge of the learning and development requirements have a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children are very happy, confident and settled in the childminder's home. This supports

p.1

This provision is good

their emotional well-being.  The childminder helps children to develop an early awareness and appreciation of diversity. She organises activities to learn about different festivals, such as Chinese New Year and Father's Day.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully established an effective two-way flow of information about children's next steps in learning with other settings.  The childminder has not fully developed ways to seek detailed information when children start the setting from all parents.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 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 steps in learning  maximise existing arrangements for collecting information from parents about children's starting points so that this can be taken into account when planning for children's future learning.

p.2

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, 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.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder assesses children's abilities and checks their progress through regular observation. This information, alongside their current interests, is used to plan for each individual child's needs. Because of this, all children are making good progress towards the next stage of their learning. She promotes children's communication and thinking skills especially well through many conversations. The childminder promotes children's thinking and communication skills. During a jigsaw puzzle activity she asks children about the characters, where they are going and who they could be meeting. The childminder effectively develops babies' communication skills too. She constantly comments on what they are doing and enthusiastically acknowledges their babbles. This helps to reinforce that their sounds are important and encourages their developing language. Babies bounce, sway and babble during singing sessions. The childminder introduces mathematics into

p.3

who attend. This is good

everyday routines as she encourages the children to count steps as they climb the stairs. She encourages the children to compare sizes of the toy cars. Children have access to many books to ensure that they see words in print and to promote their early literacy skills. The childminder has established good partnerships with parents to enable frequent sharing of information. However, she has not yet fully developed this partnership. She does not seek detailed information of children's starting points to enable her to effectively build on their prior achievements.

p.3

good

Children's social skills are promoted as the childminder teaches the children to play cooperatively. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder teaches older children to be considerate to the needs of others. She effectively models how to include younger children in their play. The childminder helps children to learn to keep themselves safe. She asks children to think about the consequences of what they are about to do. They know why they need to wash their hands before eating. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals that include a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Children enthusiastically take part in the daily keep-fit session. This helps children to learn about the importance of exercise and healthy lifestyles. Children demonstrate that they are developing the skills and attributes they need to be ready for school. They listen attentively and follow instructions as they help to put the toys away.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder reflects on her work and is committed to improving her provision. She includes parents and children in her self-evaluation. Older children have created their own ideas and thoughts box. The childminder adds to her skills and knowledge through attending training and personal online research. However, partnerships with other settings, where care is shared, are not yet fully effective. This reduces the opportunities to plan together a consistent approach to moving children forward in their learning. The childminder is highly regarded by parents who are happy with the care she provides.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 250375 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 864431 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 16 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2009

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Solihull. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5