Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2015 16 March 2011

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder takes children's interests into account and provides them with a wide range of activities. Meaningful observations and assessments help the childminder to support children to make good progress in their learning.  Children are well settled and have positive relationships with the childminder. As a result, their behaviour is good.  Children are kept safe and are well protected from harm. The childminder has attended safeguarding training. Potential risks to children are reduced through risk assessments.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She listens to their views, which helps her to improve the provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take full advantage of the opportunities to encourage children to learn about numbers.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to help all children to extend their number skills from the very start of their placement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the playroom and the outdoor area.  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the children's assessments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's teaching is good. She regularly observes children and assesses their development to plan for their next steps in learning. However, the childminder does not challenge some children enough to learn numbers when they first start in her care. This means that they do not begin to make good progress as promptly as possible. However, children make good progress in their learning overall. The childminder provides stimulating experiences for children. For example, they enjoy observing butterflies in the garden. This activity is further developed so that they learn about lifecycles by sharing and looking at books. Young children's concentration and physical skills are planned for well. They fully engage in playing with modelling clay and use scissors to cut shapes. Children confidently learn communication skills. The childminder constantly talks to them as they play. She introduces new words and reinforces the ones they already know. Older children are

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who attend. This is good

encouraged to recognise some letters. They practise reading and writing their own names, which helps them to be prepared for school.

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good

Children are well settled and have secure attachments with the childminder. They are confident and have good manners. For example, they say please and thank you at appropriate times. Children are very well behaved. The childminder praises children and encourages their independence. Children choose the activities they want to engage in. Children benefit from healthy, home-made meals and snacks. They get regular exercise and fresh air when they go out into the community or the garden. Children have a good experience when they move on to school. The childminder has meaningful conversations with children about the changes that will take place and arranges for them to meet their new teachers.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has attended various training courses and has achieved a formal qualification. This has a good impact on her ability to deliver good quality care and learning for children. She uses different ways to evaluate her provision, such as observing and tracking children's learning. She keeps a training record to check that she is up to date with mandatory courses. The childminder works with parents and other professionals, such as other childminders and early years consultants. This helps her to consistently improve children's learning and to meet their needs. Children are well safeguarded and protected from harm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347096 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 857381 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Solihull. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification.

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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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