Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2015 29 June 2010

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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

 Teaching is strong. The childminder helps young children to concentrate and listen, follow instructions and develop their language skills. The well-resourced playroom provides children with a variety of stimulating activities which contribute to them making good progress in their learning.  Children have strong attachments to the childminder and are happy, settled and confident. The childminder is kind and attentive to children's individual needs and they thrive in her care.  Children's good health is promoted successfully. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  Partnerships with parents are good and they are fully involved in their child's learning. Written and verbal information is shared with parents to encourage and support children's learning at home.  The childminder is passionate about the service that she provides and regularly

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This provision is good

evaluates her provision. She has addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection which has resulted in good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always able to be as independent as possible when leading their own play and learning.  The childminder does not make full use of everyday opportunities to fully support children's early reading skills.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to develop their independence as they lead their own play and learning  improve opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines. She carried out observations with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, qualifications, policies and procedures. She looked at children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information detailed in questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder identifies and attends training to support her professional development. She understands her responsibility to keep children safe and arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident in the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Risk assessments, policies and procedures are regularly reviewed to make sure children are kept safe. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and shares and agrees this with parents. This helps her to identify and close any gaps in learning swiftly. The childminder works closely with other early years professionals and parents. She regularly seeks their views to help her improve the quality and effectiveness of her practice and to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and very experienced. She has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn through play. She carries out observations and uses the information gathered to plan activities that support each child's progress and next steps in their learning. For example, younger children are encouraged to hold pencils and paint brushes correctly as they make marks. They have access to books and enjoy listening to favourite stories. However, the childminder misses opportunities to build on children's emerging early reading skills. She does not always provide enough opportunities for them to see and learn to recognise other familiar words in print. Children have great fun using their imagination during craft activities and role play. They thoroughly enjoy involving the childminder in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn from a young age to share, take turns and use good manners. The childminder offers children frequent praise for their efforts. This promotes their self- esteem. Children begin to value, respect and learn about others and people who help us. They use a variety of resources which reflect diversity and acknowledge cultural differences. Children listen carefully and willingly follow instructions. For example, younger children help to tidy the toys away before playing with others. However, children's independence is not always promoted as well as possible. This is because the organisation of some resources means that they are not able to make choices for themselves when deciding what to play with. The childminder prepares children well for their moves to nursery or school. For example, children benefit from opportunities to play with other children at local parks and toddler groups. This means that they extend their social skills

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

and build on their personal and emotional development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Their development is typical for their age and they are motivated to learn and eager to join in. Children gain the good skills and attitudes needed in readiness for their future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 257557 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 867086 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Castle Bromwich, Solihull. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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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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