Childminder EY375716

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2016 21 May 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 uses ongoing observations to assess children's good progress in all seven areas of learning and takes good account of their different ages, abilities and needs. She provides an educational programme with purposeful and stimulating opportunities that are well planned, adapted and tailored for each individual child.  Daily conversations with parents and good communication via daily diaries ensure the childminder has up-to-date information to help promote children's well-being. Parents say their children have close bonds with the childminder and that she is very professional, kind and caring.  Children are very comfortable and settled with the childminder. She acknowledges their efforts and achievements with plenty of praise and encouragement, helping them to build positive self-esteem.  Partnership working with local schools and nurseries helps children to be ready for their move when the time comes. The childminder exchanges key information with parents

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This provision is good

and other professionals so that children are provided with experiences that are consistent and complementary and enhance ongoing learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children rely too much on the childminder and are less confident to initiate, lead or extend opportunities to help them make the best possible progress.  The childminder is yet to make the most of opportunities to enrich her professional development, implement her exciting ideas and raise her provision and outcomes for children to the highest level.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to express their own interests and build on their independent learning skills to further enhance the level of progress they make  focus professional development more precisely on enriching existing skills, implementing ideas and increasing the potential to deliver the highest-quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the teaching and learning activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of all adults living or working on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and the local school teacher included in recently completed testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the experienced and knowledgeable childminder has made significant improvements to her practice. She regularly reflects on the quality of the experiences that she provides and uses the internet to gain new ideas. The childminder meets up with other childcare professionals to exchange information and this has helped her to effectively address the actions and recommendations from the last inspection. She has exciting plans to develop her provision further and is regaining her drive and determination to provide the best possible outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows who to contact if she has any concerns about children's welfare and safety. All adults living or working on the premises have been checked for their suitability. The childminder maintains robust policies and procedures and ensures the environment is safe for children to play in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of activities and resources that challenges and interests children. She gathers important information from parents about what children already know and can do and builds on this with her own observations of their achievements. The childminder assesses this information and uses what she finds to plan individual next steps for children's learning. She also monitors their progress carefully and identifies and addresses any gaps in development. The quality of teaching is good. She involves herself in children's play and they enjoy chatting with the childminder. For example, children explain how they are making crocodiles and dinosaurs with play dough. The childminder enriches the experience by providing plastic toy dinosaurs and asks questions to encourage children to think, talk and extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly because the childminder tailors the care they receive to meet the needs of each individual child. She works closely with parents to plan for children's individual care, learning and development needs. The childminder is a good role model and children are learning to share, take turns and build friendships. Children receive age- appropriate reminders to help them understand the effects their behaviour can have. The childminder's calm approach helps them to show consideration for one another and they clearly feel safe and secure in her care. Children are excited to go in the garden. They are physically active, enjoy playing in the fresh air and are gaining a good understanding of the world around them. They are keen to learn about the weather and seasons, predicting if it is going to rain and talking about how much the trees are blowing in the wind.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are well prepared for school and their future learning. They are sociable and happy and enjoy learning through play. Children use their imaginations well as they pretend to make different flavoured treats and serve them from the 'ice-cream shop'. Their literacy skills are developing well. Simple activities help children to recognise familiar letters and words. For example, they select and place their name card on the board to show they are here today.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375716 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1051018 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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