Childminder EY467887

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2017 15 April 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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

 The childminder does not consistently record the hours of children's attendance in the daily register. This breach also relates to the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not gather detailed enough information from parents about children's capabilities at home when they first start at her setting.  The childminder does not always track children’s development as precisely as possible to help them make more rapid progress.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder helps children to develop a strong bond with her and they are content and settled.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model for children. She teaches them to be kind, considerate and to use good manners.  The childminder understands how children learn. She provides a good mix of adult-led activities and spontaneous learning opportunities. Children enjoy their play and make good progress.  Children have consistent boundaries and familiar routines. They enjoy sociable mealtimes and have daily opportunities for fresh air. This helps to promote their good health.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, she listens carefully to children and encourages older children to join in with conversations.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 maintain an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance. 10/11/2017

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

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 work closely with parents when children first start at the setting to gather more detailed information about what their children can already do, to inform initial assessments  refine the arrangements for tracking children's progress so that planning for their next steps is even more precise.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on and continues to develop her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not consistently record children's hours of attendance in her care, as required. However, as she knows which children are due to attend each day, and keeps a record of this and the hours that they are at other settings, such as nursery or school, there is no significant impact on the outcomes for children. The childminder observes children as they play and provides suitable activities to support their learning. She regularly takes children to local groups and also meets up with other childminders. This enables her to share information and keep up to date with changes in childcare. She uses this information to evaluate and identify how she can further improve her practice. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her safeguarding training and knows how to report any cause for concern to the relevant professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder places a strong focus on stimulating young children's understanding and communication skills. When playing and learning together, she sits with children, talks to them and demonstrates what she is doing. Young children are confident to have a go at doing things for themselves. The childminder helps children to solve problems and encourages them to think of their own ideas. For example, children learn to solve problems as they build a train track and experiment with magnets. The childminder repeats words and extends sentences during play, which successfully increases children's vocabulary. Children count and begin to understand some of the purposes of number. For example, they count the trains as they put them on the track.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a well-resourced environment that gives children plenty of choice in their play. She is well qualified and knowledgeable about each child in her care. Children demonstrate that they are happy and contented. They are supported well in developing their independence and social skills, including sharing and taking turns. The childminder discusses children's routines with parents to help to promote consistency in their care. She shares information about children's learning and development through daily discussions and sharing their learning books. The childminder routinely provides praise and encouragement as she recognises children's achievements. This enables children to develop their sense of self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show that they are confident and sociable. They show a real enthusiasm to learn as they make their own choices and explore at their own pace. They learn from the activities provided and make good progress from their starting points. Children are developing the key skills they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467887 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1102695 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, 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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