Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2017 11 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 makes good quality observations and assessments of the children. She monitors their progress carefully and identifies and addresses any gaps in learning, and provides additional challenge for the most able children.  The childminder skilfully builds on children's interests and provides welcoming and child-focused opportunities. Children are keen to join in activities and they confidently explore the environment. The childminder regularly changes the toys and equipment to help provide more interest and excitement in the children's play.  Parents are well informed about what their children do during their time with the childminder. They are invited to view the records of their child's assessments and receive ongoing encouragement and ideas to help them support their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder has a wonderful rapport with the children. She provides a welcoming

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This provision is good

environment where everyone is respected, listened to and included. Children enjoy taking part in a varied range of festivals throughout the year, helping them to understand diversity and challenge stereotyping.  Children enjoy helping the childminder to create different shapes, such as trees and trains, with a variety of fruits and vegetables. This helps ignite their interest in a wider range of healthy options and encourages them to have a go at trying new foods.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children to play, interact and make friends with others.  The childminder has not fully considered different ways to extend her current skills and knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to outstanding levels.

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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

 enhance experiences to help children learn how to socialise more with others  extend the range of ways used to enhance professional development that increase the potential to improve teaching to an exceptionally high 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 number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder maintains a range of records and implements policies effectively to ensure the smooth running of her setting. She completes regular risk assessments, identifying and addressing potential hazards in order to provide a safe environment for children to play in. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with the latest procedures for protecting children from harm and knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She makes sure any adults on the premises have been checked for their suitability and that parents are fully aware of her safeguarding responsibilities. The childminder takes on board advice from other professionals and reflects on the quality of the experiences that she provides. These help her identify and make improvements that have a positive impact on children's learning and outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers key information from parents about the children when they first start at her setting. This helps her to find out about what children already know and can do. She combines this detail with information gained from her own observations to make robust assessments of children's starting points and plan effectively for the next stages in their learning. The childminder clearly understands how children learn. She interacts well with the children and engages them in conversations, helping them to listen, think and gain confidence in speaking. Children also enjoy uninterrupted time to develop their own ideas and show that they are motivated to learn. Each child has at least one of their creations displayed, which helps them to develop confidence and a sense of belonging.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's individual care, learning and development needs. Children confidently make decisions about the activities that they want to play with. They know where their favourite toys are stored and are very familiar with the daily routines. They show a strong sense of independence and relish the praise they receive for their efforts, achievements and cooperation. Children like to help the childminder and are keen to try and complete simple tasks for themselves. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children to be kind and they quickly learn about the importance of using good manners. Children follow good hygiene practices and their growing independence is encouraged with regard to toileting and handwashing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen, enthusiastic learners. They enjoy playing outside in the fresh air and moving around on the various equipment at a local indoor activity centre. Children are comfortable and settled. They are engaged as they listen to the childminder read and use an exciting array of different puppets and props to make the familiar stories more lively and interactive. Children learn to take care of the environment and tidy away when they have finished playing. This helps them understand how to minimise risks and to make sure that the resources are ready for next time. They make good progress from their starting points and gain key skills in preparation for moving on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250239 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1063805 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Solihull. She operates all year round from 8am 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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