Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2015 25 August 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 knows children well. She observes and assesses children's progress and provides activities and experiences that match their interests and preferences. As a result, children are supported in making good progress in their development.  Children's individual care needs and routines are well known. The childminder has formed close and trusting relationships with the children and their parents. This ensures that children are happy and settled.  The childminder knows the signs of abuse and the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child in her care. She has a mobile phone and camera policy, which is shared with parents and visitors.  The childminder assesses risks well and has minimised these, so children are able to move around freely and safely in the home and when on outings.  The childminder is an experienced practitioner. She successfully uses her knowledge and skills to provide good quality childcare and to prepare children for school and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to sustain conversations, so that children's vocabulary is increased and their thinking skills are enhanced.  The childminder does not use all opportunities to help children to develop their independence skills.  Occasionally, some adult-led activities are not organised well enough to enable younger children to take part fully and to learn as much as possible.

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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

 develop children's communication and critical thinking skills even further, for example, by making effective use of questions that encourage children to think and engage in conversations  make the most of all opportunities to develop children's independence skills even further by giving them time to complete simple, manageable tasks by themselves  improve adult-led activities by making sure the resources provided help younger children to be fully involved and to learn as much as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the 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 children's records, planning documentation and a range of other records, including policies and procedures.  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 provided in a written form.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy learning at the childminder's home. She plans a range of child-led and adult-directed activities and experiences that stimulate children's interest and motivate them to learn. However, sometimes, some adult-led activities do not enable younger children to take part fully. This is because, some of the resources that the childminder provides are difficult for younger children to use without support. Nevertheless, teaching is good. As a result, all children are confident and independent learners. The childminder makes learning fun and engages well with children during their play. For example, she takes the role of a passenger travelling in the rocket to the moon. Older children use their imagination as they pack the items that they will need on the journey. This helps children to consolidate their learning and engage in what they need to learn next. Consequently, children develop skills to prepare them well for their next stage of learning. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder talks to the children constantly, introducing children to a wide range of vocabulary, which supports their communication and language development well. However, she sometimes moves from one discussion to another too quickly. As a result, she misses opportunities to ask questions that sustain conversations, in order to increase children's vocabulary and enhance their thinking skills. The childminder keeps parents informed of the progress their child is making and encourages parents to share more information about what their child is learning at home.

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good

Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. This helps to promote children's self-esteem as they gain a sense of well-being. This prepares them emotionally for when they move to nursery. Children behave well because the childminder gives them age-appropriate boundaries and praises good behaviour. Children gain good social skills and an awareness of the wider world through visits to community groups and outings in the local environment. As part of healthy lifestyles, parents are encouraged to provide children with healthy food options in their lunch boxes. Children receive plenty of fresh air and physical exercise in the childminder's garden. Mostly children are encouraged to be independent in their play and care routines. However, sometimes the childminder is too eager to support the children to complete simple, manageable tasks, such as putting their own shoes on. This means that children's independence skills are not always fully

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provision is good

The childminder effectively checks what children are learning to make sure they continue to make good progress. She obtains views of parents and children to reflect on her practice and the overall service that she provides. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas of best practice. The childminder has completed all relevant training required. Policies and procedures that support children's health, safety and well-being are in place and are successfully implemented.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250408 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 866452 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Solihull. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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