Childminder EY361886

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2017 30 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

 Children form close bonds with the caring childminder. They show they feel secure and happy in her care and they enjoy involving her in their play. The childminder praises children and increases their confidence and self-esteem. She manages children's behaviour in very positive ways.  The childminder has greatly improved her provision since the last inspection. She has worked closely with an early years adviser to improve the quality of her teaching, planning and assessment. She now plans interesting and challenging activities that help children to build on their learning. Children are making good progress.  The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies ways in which she can improve children's learning experiences. She keeps up with her professional development to help her plan effectively for children. She is well motivated and shares ideas and good practice with other early years providers.

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This provision is good

 Children concentrate well and persevere to try to solve practical problems, such as how pieces fit into a wooden puzzle. They are confident in their choice of activities and toys. Children are learning to communicate their needs well, such as when they are hungry and when they want the childminder to read them a story.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not succeed in encouraging parents to fully support their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder does not consistently provide enough opportunities for children to find out more about the natural world to increase their knowledge and understanding even further.

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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

 encourage parents more effectively to support their children's learning and development at home  extend opportunities for children to explore and experiment in the natural world to further develop their knowledge and understanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held 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.  The inspector considered the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what action to take should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She uses her secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection to keep children safe. The childminder makes detailed checks to ensure her home and other venues are safe to use, minimising any possible dangers to children. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully and has high expectations for their learning. She seeks the views of parents and children and uses these to contribute to her self-evaluation. The childminder has established good partnerships with other early years professionals. She makes good use of their advice as part of evaluating and improving all aspects of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes learning enjoyable for all children. She engages them in activities they enjoy and builds on their learning well. The childminder develops children's language and communication skills effectively. She encourages children to repeat words clearly and teaches them new vocabulary. For example, she asks children if they can name the animals on the wooden puzzle. They name the ones they know and she helps them to say the words correctly. The childminder helps children to discover early mathematics. Children learn to count the pieces of a number puzzle and identify numbers to 10, she shows them how to touch each piece as they count. They all clap and cheer when children do this correctly for the first time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. The childminder is highly effective at calming children and distracting them with enjoyable activities. They learn to manage their feelings and behaviour in positive ways. For example, when reading a story, the childminder makes reference to when the dinosaur throws a toy, which breaks. She explains that this is not a good thing to do and someone could have been hurt. The childminder helps children to develop their social skills, such as when attending playgroups. She finds out about children's dietary requirements and protects their health well. The childminder provides healthy, home-cooked food for children and ensures they take part in daily outdoor play. The childminder prepares children for their move on to nursery; she helps them to gain independence and become use to routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager and confident learners. They are decisive in what they want to play with. Children develop their physical skills well and learn to use a range of equipment at various parks and playgroups that they visit. Children show good understanding and follow instructions well. They enjoy drawing and making marks and they learn early writing skills. Children have a love of books and show great interest as they point at the pictures and talk about the characters. They develop key skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361886 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1083041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Smiths Wood, Solihull. She operates from 5.30am to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, 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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