Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 November 2015 11 February 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of children's needs and plans interesting and challenging activities to support the next steps in children's learning. Children are motivated and eager to take part in the activities.  Children are happy, confident and settled. They form secure emotional attachments with the childminder and her assistants. Children are offered lots of praise and encouragement, which builds children's confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents and they are pleased with the service that she provides.  The childminder evaluates her provision and reflects on her practice. This helps drive improvement. She has addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection, which has resulted in improved outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend children's understanding and awareness of similarities and differences between people in the wider society.  The childminder does not consistently ask parents for their views on the quality of the provision or what aspects would benefit from improvement.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their awareness of differences between people within society  strengthen the two-way sharing of information with parents to include their ideas and suggestions as part of the self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding and spoke to the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder, her assistants 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 also looked at the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information detailed in letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder holds an early years qualification and attends paediatric first-aid training to update her knowledge. She ensures required training is completed by her assistants so that they continually develop their knowledge and skills. The childminder monitors children's learning in order to track their progress and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe from harm and maintains a safe and secure environment. The childminder has established positive relationships with the local school and nursery and works closely with other childminders. This ensures that children benefit from consistent and complementary care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully uses her knowledge and skills to provide good quality learning experiences for children. She is fully aware of the children's differing interests and abilities and accurate assessments mean the childminder knows the children well. Younger children have fun exploring soil as they plant pumpkin seeds. They learn about nature and the childminder interacts well with children. She regularly asks questions that encourage children to think about colours, numbers and texture to promote their mathematical development. The childminder gets down to the children's level while speaking and is constantly modelling language and introducing new words. Younger children enjoy looking at books and show their excitement as they tap buttons, lift flaps and turn pages to see and hear what happens next. They enjoy practising their pre-writing skills and have fun drawing pictures of their favourite hero character. Children benefit from a well-organised

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and child-orientated playroom, which supports their independence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that settling-in procedures are flexible and meet children's individual needs. She asks parents about their children's home routines and works with them to provide consistent care. The childminder teaches children how to protect themselves. She regularly talks to them about fire safety and road safety is discussed during outings. The childminder is preparing children well for school. For example, children know that they have to sit at the table to eat and learn skills, such as feeding themselves. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for children through good hygiene routines and the provision of healthy snacks. Children use a wide range of resources to promote their physical skills. They are provided with opportunities for exercise and fresh air and benefit from planned visits to local toddler groups. This helps children to extend their social skills and build on their personal and emotional

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are supported effectively to develop the key skills needed for their future learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250307 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 866445 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Olton, Solihull. She works with assistants and operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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