Childminder EY442873

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

 Children are confident and independent learners. They freely explore the environment, which supports their play and learning well. Children happily play with a wide range of good quality resources and the childminder provides them with activities based on their interests.  The childminder gets to know the children well. She works closely with her co- childminder to plan activities that excite children. This helps them to make good progress in their learning.  Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder regularly talks to children. She asks them questions and encourages them to respond. The childminder models and repeats words to reinforce children's developing language skills.  Children are happy and settled and develop warm and trusting bonds with the childminder and the co-childminder. Children learn to share, take turns, use their good manners and play harmoniously. The childminder praises children for their efforts and

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This provision is good

achievements, which promotes their self-esteem.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information so that children are supported well and benefit from continuity in their care and education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make use of all opportunities to help children 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 has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is clear about the procedure to follow if she should have a concern about a child in her care. Children's welfare is further assured because the childminder's home is safe and suitable. The childminder works in partnership with her co-childminder to evaluate their provision and is reflective. She has addressed the recommendations made at the previous inspection. This has had as positive impact on outcomes for children. Clearly written policies, procedures and systems are in place to protect children and promote their well-being. The childminder has established good relationships with other professionals. She is aware of her responsibility in working with them to promote children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and plans challenging activities to ensure children continuously participate in purposeful play. For example, younger and older children enjoy completing jigsaw puzzles. The childminder encourages them to solve simple problems and praises them for their achievements. This encourages children to have a go and builds their confidence. The childminder interacts well with children and asks questions to develop their listening and communication and language skills. She encourages children to learn about colour and number to further promote children's learning. All children have good opportunities to be creative. For example, they enjoy using play dough to design various shapes and objects. Younger children have fun using their imagination during role play and enjoy involving the childminder in their play. The childminder talks to parents about their child's progress and supports them with extending

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in the care of the childminder. They learn to behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others, include taking part in emergency evacuation procedures. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children settle quickly and their individual needs are effectively met. She teaches children good hygiene routines, and posters displayed in the bathroom remind children how to wash their hand correctly. Food provided by parents is stored appropriately to ensure children's well-being is protected. Children are physically active and experience plenty of fresh air. They benefit from regular outings in the community and often visit local parks. This helps children to develop good social skills in readiness for when they move on to school, and to learn about the natural world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for the move on to nursery or school, including those receiving funding. Children are eager to join in with the well-planned activities and are motivated by the challenges set by the childminder. They make good progress from their starting points and quickly gain the many skills needed for future learning. Children are confident and keen learners and thoroughly enjoy activities that help them to learn through play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442873 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1042286 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 and lives in Kingshurst, 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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