Childminder EY493397

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 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

 The childminder is kind and friendly. She creates an inviting, comfortable and nurturing environment where children can safely explore and become independent in their play.  The childminder observes children as they play and regularly assesses what children know and can do. She uses this information, along with her knowledge of their current interests, to plan for their next stage in their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder gives children's personal, social and emotional development a high priority. She uses good settling-in procedures, which she successfully matches to each child's needs. This ensures that children are ready for the move from home to the childminder.  Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy and nutritious meals, which the childminder provides. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their good health and support their physical well-being.

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This provision is good

 The childminder completes regular checks in all areas of her setting for any hazards and takes effective actions to minimise these. Children play and learn in a safe environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder reflects on her practice well, she does not use this sharply enough to identify specific areas for professional development or to review the impact on children's learning.  The childminder does not give parents enough encouragement to share information about what their children are achieving at home and to build on this further at her setting.

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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

 sharpen the focus on self-evaluation, particularly to identify more specific areas for professional development and review the impact of this on children's progress  support parents more effectively to share details about their children's care and learning at home, and use this information to inform plans to enhance children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She has a clear understanding of procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have about a child in her care. She reads relevant publications to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date with regard to legislative changes. This helps to improve outcomes for children. The childminder has a good overview of the progress children make. She understands the importance of working with other professionals to ensure that children receive any additional support that they need.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides age-appropriate support, and promotes the development of children's communication and language skills effectively. She skilfully joins in children's play, models language, asks questions and provides narrative of what is happening. Children experience a good range of learning opportunities in the setting. They are actively involved in their own learning. For example, they explore the idea of cause and effect as they press buttons on light up toys. Children demonstrate creativity, for example through musical instruments. They bang drums or tap on xylophones, and move their bodies to the sound of music. Children explore at their own pace and select the toys and resources they wish to play with. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to build children's confidence, self-esteem, and a positive attitude to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a strong bond with the childminder. The childminder is a good role model and offers gentle reminders of expected behaviour. Children forge positive relationships with other children as they begin to learn to share, take turns and consider each other's views. Overall, the childminder gains information from parents about children's routines and their care needs. Children sleep and rest according to their care needs, which energises them, so that they are ready to take part in activities. The childminder regularly takes children on outings, such as school runs to collect other children. This provides opportunities for children to meet other children and adults from a wider community. Children learn to interact in different situations, and explore similarities and differences between themselves and others to raise their awareness of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, content and settled in the caring environment. They develop good social skills and enjoying playing together. Children are well motivated, independent and actively involved in their own learning. They communicate their needs effectively and follow instructions well. Children enjoy listening to the childminder while she reads, and explore the different flaps and textures in the book with increased curiosity. Children physical skills are developing well. They are beginning to use tools for different purposes, such as spoons and fork at meals. Children make good progress from their starting points and gain the key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493397 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1026510 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Knowle, Solihull. She is a qualified teacher. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for 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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