Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2017 10 March 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not support and coach her assistant through regular and effective supervisions to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.  The childminder's observations and assessments of children's progress are not robust enough to show what children can actually do. Next steps in children's learning are not consistently identified.  The childminder is not using her self-evaluation effectively enough to identify and address the weaknesses in her provision to secure continuous improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and her assistant provide a homely environment for children. Children have developed good emotional attachments with the adults. They involve the adults in their conversations and willingly share resources with each other. This successfully contributes to children's emotional well-being.  The childminder provides children with a good range of resources. Children make choices in their play as they explore resources freely and independently.  The childminder checks the environment, reduces any hazards to children, and takes steps to prevent unauthorised access to the premises. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder shares information with parents about their child's day. Parents comment that they are pleased with the service that the childminder provides.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve arrangements for the supervision of the assistant and provide support, coaching and training needed to further develop their knowledge skills and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level 31/08/2017

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Due Date

 ensure observations and assessments of children's progress are accurate and based on what children know and can do to help inform future planning so that children make the best possible progress and gaps in their learning and development are closed. 31/08/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 act promptly on weaknesses identified through the self-evaluation process to secure continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. She observed activities both indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and an evaluation of an activity with the assistant.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of all persons living and working on the premises. She checked the qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not yet implemented effective systems to coach and support her assistant through thorough supervisions. As a result, the childminder has not yet focused on reviewing her assistant's professional development to ensure that she raises the quality of teaching and learning to a good level. The childminder has systems to review and evaluate her provision. However, she has not acted promptly enough on issues identified. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have attended safeguarding training. They are aware of their responsibilities to protect children from harm. They show a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should they be concerned about the welfare of a child in their care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder's observations and assessments of children's progress are not yet robust enough to demonstrate what they know and can already do. Children's next steps in learning are not precise enough. The monitoring of children's progress does not always result in children receiving support swiftly enough to ensure gaps in their learning are closing. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistant. They enjoy digging into the soil and filling and emptying containers as they use their large-muscle skills. Children show curiosity as they feel the texture of soil. They attach leaves to sticky plastic. The childminder talks to children, helping them to learn new words. Children are learning mathematical vocabulary and beginning to count and compare sizes during play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder and her assistant are kind, caring and supportive. This helps children to feel safe, confident and settled. Although the childminder has completed the required progress check for children aged between two and three years, she does not always act swiftly enough to ensure children receive the support that they need. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy options in their lunch boxes. Children enjoy playing outdoors in the childminder's well-resourced garden and behave well. They enjoy using large play equipment to develop their physical skills. Children practise balancing, crawling and love running around with their friends.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in the childminder's assessment procedures mean that not all children are supported well enough to make good progress in their learning. However, children do become independent as they manage their care needs. They enjoy listening to stories and participating in singing activities. They are developing friendships with other children and are emotionally secure. Children gain a range of basic skills to help to prepare them for their next stage in learning, including going to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466619 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1087530 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in a house in Knowle, Solihull. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status for primary education.

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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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