Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 completes regular risk assessments in her home and during outings, identifying and addressing potential hazards, in order to provide a safe environment for children.  Children form close attachments with the caring childminder. She takes her time to get to know the children well and help them to feel safe and emotionally secure in her home.  The childminder offers a wide range of opportunities to help raise children's awareness of the people and world around them. She encourages children to learn to respect and value each other's similarities and differences.  Parents are very pleased with how much their children are learning and the quality of care that the childminder provides. They comment positively about what it means to them to know that their children are happy and enjoying their time with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder obtains information from parents when children first start in her care, it is not detailed enough to enable her to ascertain precise starting points for their learning from the outset.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to further enhance her professional development to enrich her knowledge or implement her ideas and raise her practice 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 the initial information gained from parents, in order to more rapidly assess children's starting points and provide opportunities which are matched to their learning from the outset  focus professional development opportunities more precisely to build on current skills, implement ideas and raise the good quality provision to an even higher standard.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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 at the premises.  The inspector took account of parents' views included in recently completed questionnaires and references provided for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends relevant training and conducts research to refresh her understanding of the current safeguarding procedures. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains a range of records and implements policies effectively to ensure the smooth running of her setting. She shares relevant information with parents and keenly seeks their opinions. This helps her to assess her provision, identifying key strengths and areas to improve the outcomes for children. She uses clear systems to monitor children's progress and quickly recognises and attends to any gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and provides varied opportunities to help all children make good progress. She provides a welcoming and homely environment with plenty of resources that are carefully selected to follow children's emerging interests and challenge their abilities. Parents are well informed about what their children do during the day and how they can extend their learning at home. The childminder interacts well with children and actively involves herself in their experiences, encouraging and extending their learning. Children also enjoy uninterrupted time to develop their own ideas and show that they are motivated to learn. They have plenty of space to play and rest. They confidently move around the childminder's home and are very familiar with the daily routines. Children make decisions about what they want to do and know where to find their favourite toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and at ease in the childminder's care. The childminder listens to all children and shows a keen interest in what they do and say. She helps them to feel safe, build their self-esteem and strengthen the relationships they have with her. The childminder works closely with parents and other providers to identify children's individual care needs. This helps her to organise daily routines to match those at home and complement children's experiences elsewhere. Children behave well and receive clear guidance about what is expected of them. The childminder is a positive role model and teaches children to share, take turns and use good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children eagerly explore the opportunities available and are increasingly inspired in their play. They make good progress given their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school. Children have good opportunities for outdoor play and use a variety of resources to promote their physical skills. They also enjoy a range of outings, such as regular visits to different play sessions and places of interest that further enrich their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483035 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 995752 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. 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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