Childminder EY487680

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2017 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

 Children have many opportunities to be physically active and spend time outdoors in the fresh air. They spend time in the childminder's garden and regularly go on outings. These outings help children learn to interact in different situations and develop positive attitudes towards the wider community.  The childminder knows what children can do and what they need to learn next. She regularly shares information with parents about their child's day and provides them with ideas and suggestions to extend their child's learning at home. Children benefit from a consistent approach in their care and learning, helping them to make good progress.  Children are warmly welcomed in the childminder's home where their emotional needs are very well supported. Good settling-in procedures are successfully matched to each child's needs. This helps to ensure that children develop positive attachments with the childminder and are ready for the move from their home to her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not pay close enough attention to the physical environment to encourage some children to become deeply involved in their chosen activities. At times, there are too many resources for the children to choose from, which distracts them from concentrating as they play.  The childminder's self-evaluation does not sharply focus on improving the quality of teaching to the highest possible 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

 help children to develop their concentration skills further and to become deeply involved in their learning  sharpen the focus on self-evaluation and improve the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, looked at a range of documentation, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows the signs of abuse and neglect, and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder has attended training to help her keep up to date with current legislation and child protection guidance. She supervises children well, checks all areas of her home and minimises any hazards. This helps to ensure that children play and learn in a safe and secure environment. The childminder is motivated and strives to provide the best possible care for children. She seeks the views of parents and implements changes that they suggest. This helps her to prioritise improvements that benefit children's care. The childminder is aware of the importance of working with staff in other early years settings that children attend. She has established good partnerships with

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

parents. They are very complimentary about the service the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress effectively, identifies gaps in their learning and swiftly addresses these. She plans a wide range of activities that captures their interests and helps them to develop a positive attitude to their learning. The childminder talks to children and models language to promote their vocabulary. She asks questions to help develop children's thinking skills. For example, children listen to the sounds in the environment and guess what they can hear. The childminder frequently praises children's successes, no matter how small. Children's early literacy skills are effectively supported. They learn that print has meaning, listen to the childminder read and eagerly join in to turn the pages and point to familiar pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure in the childminder's care. They seek comfort from her and she is quick to provide reassurance when necessary. The childminder knows children's care routines well. Children rest and have their meals according to their needs. Good hygiene practices are promoted through regular handwashing. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to share and take turns. She has a calm and consistent approach to implementing behaviour expectations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, curious and active learners. They are sociable and make strong friendships with other children. From an early age, children develop independence and learn to manage their own self-care skills, such as disposing of their nappy correctly in the bin. Children are learning to use variety of tools for different purposes. For example, they feed themselves with a spoon and use a net to scoop toys out of the water. Children have many opportunities to make marks, such as using water, paintbrushes and chalk. They are making good progress and gaining the key skills they need for their next stage in learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487680 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1009539 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Birmingham. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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