Childminder EY500397

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 2018 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 develops strong partnerships with parents, other providers and health professionals involved in children's learning. For example, she works closely with them to develop tailored plans to support children's learning. This helps to provide children with consistency in their care and development.  The childminder uses effective systems for assessing children's progress. Overall, she has a good knowledge of children's next steps in learning and uses this successfully to help children to progress well.  Children make good progress in their learning. They gain a secure foundation for their future learning and are well prepared for when they start school. For example, they are motivated to learn and sustain their attention well on activities that interest them.  The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop their independence and prepares them for the next stage in their personal care routines well. For example,

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This provision is good

children identify how characters in books are learning to manage their own needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always reflect precisely on the quality of her teaching to identify where further improvements can be made, to enhance the outcomes for children.  At times, the childminder does not identify how children's learning can be extended even further, to encourage them to investigate and develop their critical thinking skills

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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

 reflect more precisely on the quality of teaching to identify where children's learning experiences can be enhanced even further to secure even greater levels of progress  provide children with additional challenge to help them to develop their thinking skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning, with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children and understands the correct procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She makes thorough risk assessments of her home and places that she visits with the children to help to keep them safe. The childminder seeks to extend her professional skills and exchanges ideas and practices with other childminders, for example, in relation to new resources, to enhance children's play. The childminder values the views of parents when reviewing the service that she provides. They are positive about the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in helping young children to develop their language and communication abilities. For example, she provides a commentary during children's play, listens to them and models language well, such as by introducing new words. Children experiment with language successfully to communicate their ideas. They listen carefully and follow instructions as they demonstrate a good understanding. The childminder helps children to develop their physical skills. Children focus as they try to assemble construction equipment and enjoy opportunities to practise climbing and jumping. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be creative. Children create pictures using natural materials and use role-play equipment to develop their imaginary play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder relates to children in a warm and nurturing way. Children are happy and at ease in the setting. The childminder provides them with clear expectations and children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps children to develop confident social skills. For instance, she plans effective opportunities for children to meet new people and make friends in the local community. Children gain a good understanding about healthy lifestyles. They learn about hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities. The childminder provides opportunities for children to gain an awareness of communities beyond their immediate experience. This includes learning about difference celebrations and the different clothes people wear.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently make choices about what they would like to play with and are eager to complete tasks for themselves. They develop their understanding of the world. For example, they explore the local environment and learn about the needs of young animals and how they change over time. They progress well with their literacy skills and mathematical understanding. Children help with counting and learn to recognise numbers and shapes. They handle books confidently and become familiar with letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500397 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1050707 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She works Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.15pm, all year, except for family holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education to children aged four years.

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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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