Ali, Isbah Mubeen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2018 12 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 observes and monitors children's progress accurately and identifies any gaps in their learning. She uses this information well to help her plan challenging next steps for each child that prepare them very well for the next stages in their learning. Children make very good progress and are fully engaged in their activities.  The childminder provides a warm, homely environment for children. They form close bonds with the caring childminder and have good friendships with each other. Children's behaviour is very good and the childminder teaches them to share and take turns.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She gathers valuable information about what children already know and can do before they start. This provides her with clear starting points for their learning. The childminder guides parents expertly in supporting their children's learning and development.

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This provision is good

 The childminder makes good use of effective partnerships with other early years professionals. She keeps up to date with current practice and legislation to help her maintain the high quality of her provision for children. The childminder identifies areas for professional development that help her to meet the needs of all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder evaluates her teaching and planning well overall, but she does not consistently identify areas for further improvement to raise the quality of the provision for children to outstanding levels.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation even further to identify areas for enhancement to give a greater potential for the provision for children to reach outstanding levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to identify and report a concern about a child. She implements rigorous procedures to keep children safe and she supervises them vigilantly. The childminder checks that her home and other venues she visits with the children are safe for them to use. The childminder has close relationships with staff at the other settings children attend. She exchanges information about children's well-being and development and this helps to provide continuity in their care and learning. For example, she uses three-way communication books to share information between the child's other setting and parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder asks varied and challenging questions that encourage children to think; for example, when they search for pink and yellow pieces to fit into a jigsaw. The childminder helps children to stick stripes in even spaces onto their flags. They are careful in their use of glue sticks and concentrate well. The childminder demonstrates and explains clearly so that children know what is expected of them. She shows them a ready- made flag first, so they know what theirs should look like. The childminder weaves children's next steps skilfully into their play. For example, she reminds them to take turns in a dice-rolling game and helps them to count the dots on the dice. Children name the colours of the sweets they use to decorate biscuits, and count them accurately.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children to various play venues to help increase their social skills and provide a wider range of learning experiences. She takes them to visit many places of interest, such as the grounds of National Trust properties and country parks, to provide children with plenty of experiences to explore the local environment and the natural world. The childminder praises children frequently and they develop good self-esteem and confidence. She provides healthy snacks and drinks throughout the day and she makes sure parents provide healthy lunches for children. Children tidy up willingly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's language and vocabulary are very good and they communicate their ideas well to the childminder as they play. For example, they tell her the toy beetle is a boat, as they turn it upside down and put it on the picture of a river on the play mat. Children show empathy after a game and tell the childminder, 'Never mind, you might win next time.' Children are eager and enthusiastic learners and are engaged in a range of stimulating activities, such as a beetle-building game. They count the dots on the dice and count out the corresponding number of plastic pieces. They attach these competently to their beetles. Children are very imaginative and create stories together as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382535 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 1104861 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Solihull. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday all year round, 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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