Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date 10 September 2018 Previous inspection date 7 March 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and well-resourced designated learning environment. Children are inquisitive and active explorers. They make independent choices in their play and display good levels of confidence and self-esteem. n Children make good progress during their time with the childminder. She uses their individual interests and starting points to plan interesting activities that will extend their learning. For example, the childminder takes children to feed the horses in the field at the back of the garden, to help support their understanding of the natural world. n Children develop a secure emotional attachment in the childminder's care and a strong sense of belonging. They explore their surroundings with great confidence as they develop their independence. This supports their emotional well-being successfully. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps the parents involved and

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The provision is good

well informed about their child's progress. For example, she sends them regular photographs and informs them about their child's daily routines and activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not consistently help children to understand and use mathematical language during activities and experiences. n The childminder has not fully developed ways of encouraging parents to regularly share information about children's learning at home.

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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

n provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding and use of mathematical language n enhance opportunities for parents to share information about what children are learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance, paediatric first-aid qualification, policies and procedures, and suitability checks for adults living on the premises. n The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the possible signs of abuse and how to refer any concerns about a child's welfare. She provides children with a safe and secure environment. The childminder makes sure all areas of her home are checked daily, and supervises children effectively. Partnerships with others sharing the care of children are well established. This enables the childminder to offer consistency for the care and learning children receive elsewhere. The childminder evaluates her practice successfully and reflects on her provision and how she can improve outcomes for children. Parents complete an evaluation form and speak highly of the childminder and how much their children enjoy attending. The childminder is well qualified and experienced and children benefit from her knowledge of how to promote their learning. The childminder has achieved a degree since her last inspection. She regularly gleans

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

information from other childminders and shares good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children's communication and language skills effectively. She engages in meaningful conversations and introduces new words to help extend children's vocabulary. The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and she supports their individual needs and interests well overall. For example, she enthusiastically interacts with children, models language and skilfully asks questions to encourage them to think as they match pictures of animals and their babies. The childminder carries out regular observations of children to track their progress and plan their next steps in learning. Each child has a learning journal which includes photographs of them as they play. Children have regular opportunities to socialise with their peers when they attend a local toddler group. They have opportunities to learn about the wider world as they engage in activities to explore different festivals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's physical development is promoted well. They use the garden, visit the local parks and go for walks. The childminder shows children pictures of people who help us and she talks to them about choices and emotions. The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. She provides clear guidelines about behaviour and children know what is expected of them. The childminder supports children's increasing awareness of potential hazards. For example, she explains the consequences of their actions and has clear rules for safe behaviour on outings. She uses discussion effectively to talk to the children about road safety procedures. Children develop healthy lifestyles. Parents provide children with a packed lunch and the childminder provides them with a range of healthy and nutritious snacks and regular drinks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school. Children learn about diversity and different festivals and celebrations, which helps their understanding of a wider society. They are confident, independent and make choices about their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385990 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10059514 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Tile Hill area of Coventry. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification in early years at level 6. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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