Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 7 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

 The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She is dedicated to providing children with good quality experiences to prepare them for their future learning.  The childminder is warm, sensitive and caring. She knows children well and ensures all their individual needs are effectively met. Children are happy, settled and secure in the childminder's home.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She joins in with children's play and her positive interactions inspire children to use their imagination. Children show a real thirst for learning and make consistently good rates of progress.  Children's communication and language is promoted very well. Children learn words rapidly and make excellent progress in developing their language skills.  Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's calm and relaxed manner. The childminder continually praises children for their efforts and achievements.

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This provision is good

This helps children to become confident and self-assured.  The childminder works closely with parents. She shares ongoing information with them about their children's progress and gives them ideas of how learning can be continued at home. They work together to help children master new skills and build on what they know and can do.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use information that she gains from children's assessments well enough. This means she does not yet plan very precisely to stretch and challenge children, so that they achieve at the highest level.  The childminder has not thought about how she can continue to build on her knowledge and skills to raise the quality of her teaching even higher.

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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

 make better use of the next steps identified for individual children's learning, to provide the highest levels of challenge and increase the potential for them to make even more rapid progress in their learning  focus professional development more precisely on continuing to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and of the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded on letters sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with training and has a good understanding of the signs of possible abuse. She has clear policies and procedures in place to support her practice. The childminder evaluates her provision and gains feedback from parents to help with continuous improvement. She works closely with a network of childminders. They regularly share ideas and hold discussions about national guidance, to keep abreast with changes in practice. The childminder identifies children's starting points and regularly monitors and tracks the progress they are making. She uses this information to identify if there are any areas children are not making as much progress in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the different ways children learn. Her natural ability to capture children's interests helps them to become excited and engrossed in their imaginative play. Children show their understanding of the world around them as they act out and recreate different roles. 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 creative activities. They are developing their independence as they use different materials and glue to make hats. The childminder is providing children with lots of opportunities to develop their muscle control and coordination. Children enjoy the responsibility of making decisions and are proud of their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well cared for in this safe, welcoming environment. They build good relationships with the childminder, who effectively promotes their emotional well-being. The childminder ensures settling-in sessions are tailored to the individual needs of each child. She works with parents, gaining useful information from them and she gives children time to adapt to new surroundings. Children's good health and self-care skills are promoted well. They use the toilet independently and develop good handwashing routines. Parents are encouraged to provide children with healthy food options in their lunchboxes. Children have lots of opportunities for regular physical exercise as they play in the childminder's garden and experience various outings. Children gain an awareness of how to keep themselves safe as the childminder talks to them about safety as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress. They gain the essential skills needed to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. Children are curious, confident and inquisitive in their surroundings. They express their needs and wants and talk confidently about what they are doing. Children follow instructions, respond well to questions and develop their own ideas in their play. They are gaining the skills needed to hold a pencil and enjoy early writing. Children are eager to have a go and to try new things and they are happy when they achieve their goals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240972 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 855841 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Shirley, Solihull. 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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Telephone number

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