Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2015 3 February 2011

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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 effective. The childminder works closely with her assistant to plan a variety of challenging activities to support children's next steps in their learning. She regularly observes and assesses children's level of achievement and consults with parents so that learning can be continued at home.  The childminder is very caring and attentive towards children's individual needs. Children have formed secure attachments with the childminder and her assistant, which helps to promote their emotional well-being.  Children are cared for in a clean, safe and child-centred environment. The childminder assesses potential risks to children and has effective procedures in place to minimise these at all times.  The childminder understands and implements all requirements well. She is a well- qualified and experienced childminder. She has developed systems to identify training needs for herself and her assistant to help improve their knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support parents to share what they know their child can already do when they first start.  Children are not always able to be as independent as possible when leading their own play and learning.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their child's achievements when children first join the setting  enhance opportunities for children to make independent choices about what they want to play with.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and spoke to the childminder, her assistant 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 and working 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended child protection training and knows the procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child. She is committed to providing good quality care and has attended training courses that have helped to improve the quality of her teaching practice. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice to ensure she promotes good outcomes for children and has made good progress since the last inspection. For example, the childminder effectively monitors children's learning. This means any gaps are quickly identified, shared with parents and addressed. She has obtained the relevant consent to protect children's welfare. In addition, she has effective behaviour strategies in place to ensure children learn from a young age about what is expected of them. The childminder has established good relationships with parents and other professionals. She is aware of her responsibility in working with them to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy learning. The childminder introduces them to new textures when they use treasure baskets. Younger children have fun using their senses as they investigate and explore the different objects. The childminder and her assistant skilfully interact with children to develop their understanding, expressive language and new vocabulary. The childminder effectively promotes young children's literacy skills. They make marks and enjoy books, and relish the individual attention received as they sit and listen to favourite stories. The childminder extends children's learning as they play. For example, they learn to count and recognise shape and colour during construction play. Children enjoy using information technology and know how to operate electronic and programmable resources. This promotes their knowledge and understanding of how things work and helps to ignite their curiosity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a nurturing environment in which children thrive. She works closely with parents to make sure that settling-in procedures are flexible, in order to meet children's individual needs. She reinforces children's positive behaviour with praise and encouragement, which promotes their self-esteem. Children learn to share and use good manners, and happily help to tidy up. Children are valued and respected. They learn about each other's similarities and differences and use a range of resources which reflects diversity and acknowledges cultural differences. Children follow good hygiene practices and learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy a variety of healthy snacks and have plenty of opportunities for outdoor play. This helps to promote their good health and physical skills. Younger children enjoy outings to the local park and childminding groups and have regular opportunities to build their confidence in various social situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop the skills and knowledge to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning. This contributes effectively to their preparation for the move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282207 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 872821 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Shirley, Solihull. She works with an assistant and operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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