Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2015 27 February 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

 The well-qualified childminder successfully uses her skills, knowledge and childcare experience to help children make good progress from their starting points. She attends training courses, regularly meets with other childminders and often carries out personal research via the internet. As a result, she is aware of changes in the law and keeps up to date with childcare-related issues.  Children have forged good relationships with the childminder and are very relaxed in her care. The atmosphere in the childminder's home is warm and welcoming.  Children are physically active and experience plenty of fresh air. They regularly play in the childminder's garden and benefit from frequent outings to local community groups and parks. Children experience the world around them and learn how to successfully socialise with other people.  The childminder calmly and consistently manages children's behaviour. She ensures

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This provision is good

that children are very clear about her behavioural expectations, and effectively models manners and consideration for others.  The childminder promotes children's awareness of personal safety and risks well. She alerts children to possible hazards and dangers, and then teaches them how to assess and minimise risks. Children participate in regular fire drills, and road safety is routinely practised and reinforced during outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is constantly talking to children, effectively modelling language and introducing new words. However, she does not always give children enough time to think about, and respond to, the questions that she asks.  Children do not have the very best opportunities to explore and investigate.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore and investigate  allow children more time to think about and respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed a planned activity.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of some parents recorded on questionnaires and letters sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the Early Years Foundation Stage ratio requirements and ensures that children's individual needs are consistently met. Policies and procedures are implemented well, and these support the safe and efficient management of her provision. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training and has a good understanding of the signs of possible abuse or neglect. The childminder shows a good capacity for improvement. She regularly evaluates all aspects of her provision and is constantly looking for ways to enhance the service she provides for children and families. Recommendations raised at her last inspection have been effectively addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children of all ages have lots of fun and demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning. The childminder finds out exactly what individual children know, like and can do, and carefully plans experiences using this information. She also accurately monitors children's progress to ensure that any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and addressed. Toddlers enjoy singing songs and learn to count as they join in with number rhymes. They show physical dexterity and good hand-to-eye coordination as they thread laces through holes in wooden blocks and put pieces of pasta into plastic bottles. Pre-school children like to look at books and enthusiastically talk about the things they see in the pictures. The childminder often joins in with children's play, showing them how to handle tools and resources and introducing new words. She promptly praises children's efforts and achievements, increasing their self-esteem and motivation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's good health and emotional well-being are effectively promoted. The childminder works closely with parents and other early years settings that children attend. She gathers comprehensive information about children's individual needs, interests and home routines. This information is then used well to help children settle, feel safe and learn. Children are treated as unique and very special individuals. The childminder successfully promotes positive attitudes towards differences and similarities in people, language, culture and traditions. She sensitively helps children to understand who they are and where they come from.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points and are well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning. They show good levels of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder actively encourages children's growing independence and successfully promotes a can-do attitude. Children learn from each other, and older children often demonstrate skills to the younger ones. Children make lots of decisions about their play and learning, and increasingly try new experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250210 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 866438 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Solihull. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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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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Telephone number

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