Childminder in SolihullOfsted inspection, 6 Jan 2016

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2016 11 May 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 childminder is well qualified and is passionate about providing children with high- quality provision. She is organised and ensures all documentation is effectively maintained to meet all legal requirements.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of experiences across all areas of learning. The quality of her teaching is consistently good and her strong interactions keep children engaged and very eager to learn.  Children are very happy, confident and secure. The childminder ensures her home is safe, welcoming and stimulating. Every child is highly valued and their opinions are listened to. The childminder meets the individual needs of every child very well.  The childminder builds strong relationships with the children and their families. She shares ongoing information with them to keep them informed of the progress their children are making. The childminder is always looking for ways to involve parents in

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This provision is good

their child's learning at home, which contributes to a shared approach in their learning.  The childminder continually reflects on her practice and evaluates her provision. She gains regular feedback from parents, children and other professionals, and continues to make changes to build on and enhance her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is proactive in carrying out further research and training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. However, she does not focus her professional development enough on raising the quality of her teaching to the highest level.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to fully allow children to express their own ideas and creativity.

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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

 focus professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level, increasing the potential to deliver excellent outcomes for children  make better use of opportunities for children to develop their own ideas and creativity.

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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 observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  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 parents recorded on the feedback forms.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular risk assessments and minimises any risks to children. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children from harm and makes very good use of national guidance to support her practice. The childminder completes all mandatory training. She liaises with other childminders and continually gains ideas and shares good practice. The childminder is always striving to improve and she has a strong vision for the future of her setting. She has high expectations of what children can achieve and continually monitors their progress. The childminder works closely with parents and other settings children attend to ensure children receive the support they need to reach their full potential.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She identifies their starting points and uses her observations and assessments to plan a range of experiences which successfully build on what children know and can do. Children are developing their physical skills well. They enjoy using a wide variety of tools and equipment to manipulate dough. The childminder expertly reinforces children's counting and recognition of colours throughout activities and routines. This repetition helps children to consolidate and enhance their learning. Children enjoy exploring with paint and the childminder provides many opportunities for them to take part in sensory exploration. The childminder gets very involved in children's play and follows their interests well. She expertly talks to children throughout the day, questioning, modelling language and repeating words. Children show a love for books and the childminder encourages them to become actively involved in the stories to extend their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

learning further. The childminder encourages children to make marks and provides opportunities for them to recognise the letters of their name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show a real sense of belonging in this welcoming, caring environment. They are extremely settled and build very close relationships with the childminder and other children. The childminder promotes children's good health and hygiene very well. Children are encouraged to wipe their noses, wash their hands and put their hands over their mouth when they cough. Children quickly gain confidence with using the toilet. This contributes to their developing independence and they show a very good understanding of care routines. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and physical activities when they go for walks and play in the garden. They often go out into the community and learn about the world around them. The childminder is an excellent role model and has a very kind, caring and sensitive nature. Children persist at tasks and are eager to try new things because of the praise and encouragement they receive. Children's behaviour is excellent

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

and they fully understand expectations and boundaries.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress from their starting points. The childminder places a strong focus on teaching children the skills needed to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404267 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 874155 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Castle Bromwich area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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