Timmins Alison Mairi

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2015 31 March 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The well-qualified childminder monitors children's learning meticulously and fully understands their individual needs and personalities. As a result, children are extremely relaxed, confident, inquisitive and very keen to learn.  The childminder has a superb understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is very organised and successfully implements robust policies and procedures to ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision.  Children are immensely settled and confident within the setting because the childminder has a precise and sensitive understanding of their needs. They show a very strong sense of security and enjoy warm and positive relationships with the childminder.  The childminder works exceptionally well with parents and is very successful in engaging them in their children's learning. She has very close working partnerships

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This provision is outstanding

with other settings that children attend. These ensure high levels of continuity for individual children.  The childminder gives safeguarding a very high priority. She has attended relevant training and knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.  Children go on lots of outings and regularly attend a variety of community groups. They learn about the world around them and develop excellent social skills as they mix and communicate with other people.

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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

 consider accessing further opportunities for professional development to help to consistently maintain the already very high standards of care and education provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are 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 and discussed a sample of policies, children's assessment records and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  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 recorded on questionnaires provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children make very good progress and are exceptionally well prepared for school and the next steps in their learning. Older children express themselves well. They readily join in with conversations and are constantly asking questions to find out what others think and how things work. Toddlers babble as they play, using a mixture of gestures and single words to make their wishes known. The childminder successfully enriches children's care and education through her constant enthusiasm, interaction and inventiveness. She skilfully provides fun learning experiences that build on children's interests and encourage them to explore and investigate. Children learn about growth, nature and change as they patiently wait for several caterpillars in chrysalises to change into butterflies. They talk excitedly about the changes they have seen so far and what they expect to happen next. They listen to stories about caterpillars and experiment with colours, shapes and textures

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who attend. This is outstanding

as they paint pictures of butterflies. The childminder is well aware of the differing needs and abilities of the children in her care and adjusts activities accordingly. Children are suitably challenged, follow their interests with perseverance and concentration and confidently try new experiences.

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outstanding

The childminder provides an environment where children flourish, both physically and emotionally. Her home is maintained to a very high standard of cleanliness and safety and children enjoy easy access to a wealth of toys and equipment. Children are extremely confident and explore their surroundings with enthusiasm and an eagerness for learning. They know where their belongings are stored and what is expected of them in terms of their behaviour. The childminder has clear house rules and teaches children that their behaviour has both positive and negative consequences. She is a superb role model and successfully encourages children to share, take turns and play together cooperatively. Older children often help the younger children with everyday tasks and the childminder promptly acknowledges their efforts and achievements. Children are keen to help, learn to manage their emotions and show good levels of self-esteem.

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provision is outstanding

The highly dedicated, inspirational childminder effectively evaluates and monitors every aspect of her practice. She thinks very deeply about the needs of parents and children and astutely identifies her strengths and priorities for improvement. Since her last inspection, the childminder has achieved a management qualification and has attended a wide variety of training courses. Additional resources have been purchased and the childminder meets with other childminders on a regular basis to share ideas. She uses the knowledge and skills gained through her qualification, training and experience well. This enables her to continually improve her practice and the provision she offers. The childminder expresses a strong desire to embrace additional opportunities for professional development to help her to maintain her exceptional standards of care and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264600 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 848468 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Shirley, Solihull. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 4. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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