Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 September 2015 25 January 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress in their mathematical development. They dig in the sand and count the number of scoops it takes to fill shaped containers. The childminder encourages children to count the pieces of fruit they have at snack time and challenges them with concepts, such as adding one more and simple addition.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care.  Children are enthusiastic and keen to join in activities. They become engrossed in their games. The childminder and her assistant ensure that learning is fun and is geared to children's individual interests. Children in receipt of funding for early education are well supported to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder teaches children about other countries and cultures. Children are able to find different countries on a globe. They dress up in national costumes and go on

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This provision is good

outings in the local community. They visit shops to look at and buy different foods, such as yams, beansprouts and noodles, which they enjoy tasting.  Children learn about healthy eating and the childminder provides them with healthy snacks and meals. Children wash their hands and put on aprons before helping to make their own sandwiches. The childminder tells them that too much butter is not good for our hearts and that we have to look after our bodies.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed her systems to ensure that information is consistently shared for every child who is moving to school.  Children are not regularly involved in the childminder's evaluation process.

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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

 share information that helps children continue their good progress with the schools they will be moving on to  involve children more effectively in identifying and addressing aspects of the provision that need improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held ongoing discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other members of the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is competent and dedicated. She is determined to provide a good quality learning environment for the children who attend. She regularly attends training to further develop her knowledge and skills. She uses this knowledge to reflect on and improve the service that she provides. This has had a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant and makes sure their knowledge and skills support children's learning. She evaluates her practice to help her move forward. Parents are already involved in this process. However, systems to regularly include children's ideas for improving the provision are not fully in place. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of activities to cover all areas of learning and to meet each child's individual learning needs. She assesses and tracks children's progress. This enables her to quickly identify if there are any gaps in children's learning. Photographic development records clearly show the progress that children are making in their learning and development. Children enjoy looking at their records and are proud of them. They can remember and describe what they were doing in the photographs. They talk about watching the eclipse and remember that it went really cold. Parents are involved in their child's learning. They are encouraged to read their child's development records and to comment on the assessments that the childminder makes. She provides ideas to encourage them to further support children's learning at home. The childminder talks to the children about moving to school. She is developing working relationships with other

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

settings that children attend and the majority of schools that children will be moving to. However, these are not fully in place for all children to ensure complete consistency in information sharing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Behaviour is good. Children are learning to be responsible for their own behaviour. The childminder encourages them to develop their own rules. She teaches them to have kind hands, to be caring and to respect each other. The premises are organised well. Children are able to move around freely. The make choices within their play and they can safely and easily select resources for themselves. Children benefit from time spent outdoors. They take part in a range of activities to support their physical development and to develop their curiosity and learning about nature and the outdoor environment. Children are very confident. Their work and photographs are displayed around the setting to develop their feelings of self-worth. The childminder teaches them about safety while encouraging them to take controlled risks and learn new skills for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their individual starting points and capabilities. The childminder supports children to develop the necessary skills in readiness for school. They learn to be independent and develop the social skills they need for future life.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332998 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 862551 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Castle Bromwich. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant and 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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