Childminder EY442872

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 16 August 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

 Teaching is effective because the childminder plans challenging experiences based on her observations of children's developmental needs and interests. She tracks children's learning and development effectively to ensure they make good progress. Any gaps in their learning are swiftly identified and addressed.  Children benefit from a well organised and child-orientated playroom which supports their independence. They have access to a wide range of age-appropriate toys and resources that fosters their interests. Children gain many skills needed for the next stage in their learning.  Children are happy, confident and settled. They form secure emotional attachments with the childminder and her co-childminder. Children understand boundaries and are offered lots of praise and encouragement, which builds children's confidence and self- esteem.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents. They are kept well informed

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This provision is good

about their children's progress and are helped to support their learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make use of all opportunities to help children to learn about healthy eating and to develop healthy food preferences.  The childminder does not always provide opportunities to extend children's understanding and awareness of similarities and differences between people in the wider society.

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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

 provide more opportunities to encourage all children to learn about and eat a healthy and nutritious diet  extend opportunities for children to develop their awareness of the similarities and differences between people in the wider society.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas 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 documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and children's learning records. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is clear about the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks the environment, toys and equipment daily for risks and ensures that all hazards are minimised. She evaluates her provision and has addressed the recommendations made at the last inspection. She makes good use of the internet to research new information and regularly shares practice issues with other childminders. The childminder uses these opportunities well to gain ideas that help to improve her knowledge and outcomes for children. The childminder has established effective links with local schools. She is aware of her responsibility to share information, so that children receive complementary care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to identify next steps in children's learning. Children are happy and settled and confidently explore and investigate their play environment. Older children like the responsibility to show younger children how to complete jigsaws puzzles. All children happily chat with one another and are keen to involve the childminder in their play. For example, they imaginatively use various tools to design their own creations with play dough. They make shapes and letters and the childminder uses the opportunity well to question and challenge children's critical thinking. Younger children enjoy role play and use their imagination well as they take on familiar roles within the community, such as a hairdresser. The childminder talks to children and gets involved in their play. This helps children to stay engaged in their learning and helps to promote children's speaking and listening skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well. The childminder provides a nurturing environment where good manners and respect are consistently encouraged. She uses lots of encouragement and models positive behaviour to children, including taking turns and sharing. The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that settling-in procedures are flexible and meet children's individual needs. Children learn how to protect themselves. The childminder 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. Food provided by parents is stored appropriately to ensure children's well-being is protected. Children are provided with opportunities for exercise and fresh air and benefit from planned visits to local parks and walks in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder effectively monitors children's progress, including those receiving funded education, to make sure their needs are identified and well met. Children make good progress in their learning and development and are prepared well for their future learning and move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442872 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1042285 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She works with another registered childminder from her home address in Solihull. The childminder operates from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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