Childminder EY467887

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2018 9 November 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 provides a warm and welcoming home-from-home environment. Resources and toys are plentiful and children are able to access them easily and make choices in their play.  Children form close and caring relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel confident and secure in her care.  The childminder uses age-appropriate strategies to manage behaviour and gently reminds children about her expectations. She is a positive role model. Children learn to share, take turns and be kind to one another. They behave well.  The childminder has developed close partnerships with parents. This helps to ensure that she is meeting children's individual needs at all times.  The childminder effectively reflects on and evaluates the quality of her provision. This helps her to consistently develop her practice and improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently and meticulously focus her plans for children's learning on what children need to learn next.  At times, the childminder does not simplify her teaching enough to help younger children to understand the difference in concepts, such as colour and shape.

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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

 plan even more precisely for children's next steps in learning to help secure more rapid progress in all areas of their development  simplify teaching for younger children to help them to develop their understanding at an even faster rate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection policies and procedures updated through regular training. She continues to refresh her good knowledge and skills to help improve outcomes for children. The childminder monitors children's learning and the progress they are making. She knows children well and provides activities based on their individual interests and preferences. The childminder spends time each day informing parents about their child's care and learning. Parents' written comments and reviews show they are very happy with the service provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She responds positively to their ideas and their requests for favourite toys and activities. The childminder plans a range of activities based on children's individual interests. She supports children's mathematical awareness well. For example, children thoroughly enjoy playing with sand and water outdoors. The childminder encourages them to count, fill and empty as they play. The childminder promotes children's physical development well. For example, children show good levels of perseverance as they pedal ride-on toys, manoeuvring forwards and backwards and around obstacles. In addition to developing their large-muscle skills, the childminder also encourages children to develop their smaller muscles and hand-to-eye coordination. For example, children enjoy fixing train tracks together and completing puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers gradual settling-in sessions when children join to help them get to know the new environment. She is a good role model and her calm, friendly approach means that children settle easily. Children are very happy and relaxed in her care. They are able to freely access toys and resources indoors and outdoors. The childminder supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She encourages children to eat nutritious food and spend time being physically active in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to play and learn. They develop good social skills as they play together. Children demonstrate good mathematical skills. They are able to sort, match and count confidently. Children are developing independence. For example, they tidy away toys and resources when they have finished playing with them. Early literacy skills are emerging and children enjoy making marks and pictures. Children gain a range of valuable skills to prepare them for the next stage of their education, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467887 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1118403 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2017

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Telephone number

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

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