Childminder EY318396

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2018 5 November 2014

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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 has worked well to maintain the good quality of her setting. She consistently reviews her practice and makes changes in agreement with parents to improve the outcomes for children.  The childminder provides a wide variety of activities and learning opportunities for children. She consistently joins in with their play and allows time for children to focus on imaginary play on their own.  Children behave well and learn to interact positively with the childminder. They understand how to share and take turns. Children learn about their communities and other faiths and cultures through a range of planned activities.  Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents warmly commend the childminder for the wide range of activities and the welcoming environment that she provides for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to express their creative ideas and preferences.  Although the childminder has developed partnership working with other settings children attend to support children's achievements, she does not consistently share detailed information to help them make even better progress.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to express their creative ideas during planned activities  identify further ways to share more-detailed information with other settings children attend to help children make even better progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at convenient times during the inspection. The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to some parents and read written feedback from other parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the setting.  The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder and discussed risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps up to date with changes in the early years sector. She refreshes her knowledge through mandatory training and regularly meets with other professionals. She uses her enhanced understanding of current procedures effectively to monitor all aspects of her practice. For example, the childminder consistently reviews the quality of her teaching to ensure children have worthwhile, enjoyable learning experiences. The childminder communicates daily with parents and they value her commitment to promote their children's good progress. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse or neglect. She knows her responsibilities to protect children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages children well during planned, adult-led activities. She observes children's play regularly and identifies where they need support to make good progress in their development. For example, she provides opportunities for older children to make marks. During this process, she consistently encourages them to hold crayons with a thumb and two-finger grasp. The childminder includes good levels of challenge for children to press play dough through moulding equipment. This strengthens their coordination skills. Younger children explore textures and join in with activities at their own pace. The childminder provides a learning experience that is rich in language. She skilfully adapts her tone of voice and use of words to the age and stage of children's development. This enables all children to extend their understanding and increase their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are self-assured and the childminder promotes their personal development well. Older children respond positively to reminders from the childminder to involve younger children in their play. This helps them to develop an awareness of the needs of their friends. Mealtimes are social occasions. The childminder sits with children at the table and models how to take turns in conversations. She gives lots of praise and encouragement for children to eat the nutritious contents of their lunch boxes. Children enjoy outside play in the inviting play space. They witness first hand the care of animals on the farm and learn about life cycles by growing plants in an interesting environment. They enjoy their experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children develop good language skills and are active learners. They confidently initiate and sustain their own play activities. Children learn to make marks and enjoy listening to stories. They develop good skills to attend to some aspects of their personal needs. Children are developing the skills for learning at nursery and, eventually, school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318396 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1104435 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates from 8am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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Telephone number

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