Childminder 261019

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 9 January 2013

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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 experienced and well qualified. She uses her knowledge of how children learn and develop to plan interesting and exciting activities for children. This helps children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She welcomes their views about their children's care and learning. Parents receive a good level of information about their child's care, learning and development. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home.  Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They are happy and confident in the childminder's welcoming family home. Children form close bonds with the childminder and other children in the setting.  The childminder continues with her professional development, which has a positive impact on children's learning outcomes. She is highly motivated and continually seeks to improve her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene routines.  The childminder does not consider all ways of supporting children to learn the importance of sharing and turn taking with their peers.

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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

 build upon the opportunities for children to learn the importance of good hygiene routines  develop further ways of supporting children to learn the importance of sharing and taking turns.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all persons in the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's improvement plans and self- evaluation form.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Improvements have been made since the last inspection. The childminder has completed a recognised childcare qualification and has improved her knowledge and understanding of the areas of learning and the developmental stages. This means that she is able to provide children with relevant and meaningful activities that promote children's next steps for learning. The childminder makes accurate assessments on children's development. These are monitored to ensure that any gaps in learning are identified and acted upon. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training. She is aware of the correct procedure to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. Adults living on the premises are suitably vetted and checked for their suitability to be in contact with children. The childminder maintains a safe environment and supervises children well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses children's current interests to plan activities that children enjoy. The childminder joins in with children's play, asking them questions and talking to them about what they are doing. This helps children to concentrate and motivates them to learn. The childminder promotes children's speaking and listening skills well. She engages older children in meaningful conversations, taking time to listen and respond to their opinions. Babies are praised when they say new words and the childminder encourages this by repeating their attempts at new sounds. The childminder gathers important information from parents before children start with her. This includes children's current stage of development, interests and preferences. The childminder builds on this knowledge with her own observations and uses this to help her identify how she can help children learn more.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate through their behaviour that they feel emotionally secure with the childminder. They readily approach her for comfort and cuddles should they become upset or tired. The childminder responds well to their individual needs. This helps to promote the children emotional well-being. The childminder offers children healthy meals and snacks. She talks to children about the importance of a healthy diet. Children enjoy helping to prepare their meals with the childminder and chat to each other about the food they like. The childminder encourages children learn to take care of their own needs. For example, children successfully put their own shoes and coats on before going outside. This helps prepare children for their move on to pre-school and school. Children have regular access to the childminder's garden. Here they have opportunities to develop their physical skills as they learn to use scooters, kick balls and negotiate climbing equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy listening to stories and they are beginning to join in with favourite books. Children are happy, confident and motivated learners. They readily take part in activities and are learning essential skills that prepare them for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 261019 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1042599 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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