Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 30 April 2015

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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 is well qualified and recognises the importance of children learning through play. She provides a homely and stimulating environment where children can play with a range of resources that support their development. Children make good progress. n The childminder is a good role model. She has high expectations of children and supports each child to develop an awareness of managing their own behaviour. Children learn to take turns with toys and resources. They learn to behave appropriately and are extremely well mannered. n Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. She follows their home routine closely. This helps children to feel welcome and comfortable. Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder and their peers. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She considers what works well and what improvements to make. She seeks the views of parents and children to help

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The provision is good

maintain good standards and drive further improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently focus observations and assessments sharply enough to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning. n The childminder does not gather enough information from all parents about what their children already know and can do before they start.

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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 strengthen the use of observations and assessments and use the information to sharply focus planning on what children need to learn next n gather more detailed information from parents about the skills and abilities children already have when they first start.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of the childminder and members of the home. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training, including first aid and safeguarding. She uses information from training to update her policies, which accurately reflect all local safeguarding procedures. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She knows what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. Parents are very complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive. They comment on the high standards of care and that they would happily recommend the childminder to others. The childminder monitors children's progress. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a kind and caring approach. She encourages children to lead their own play and interacts purposefully with them during activities. Children are creative and use their imaginations well. For example, they spend some time playing with small-world toys to recreate experiences they are familiar with. The childminder extends children's speaking skills effectively. She talks to children about what they are doing, asks questions and repeats new words for younger children. The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. For instance, children enjoy looking at and listening to their favourite stories. Children demonstrate an early understanding of mathematics. The childminder encourages them to count and identify shapes as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good understanding of their local community. For example, the childminder takes them on visits to the library and shops. They enjoy regular trips to different playgroups where they have opportunities to socialise with children in larger groups. The childminder successfully supports children's physical skills. For example, children play in the childminder's garden or accompany the childminder on visits to local parks to play on climbing equipment. The childminder helps children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, as she reads a story, which mentions dentists, she explains the importance of brushing teeth regularly and eating nutritious food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills. They are eager to play and join in, demonstrating friendly behaviour. They form good relationships with the childminder and each other. Children learn to link sounds to letters and are beginning to recognise letters in their name. Early writing skills are emerging as children make marks with pencils and crayons. Children are developing independence. For example, they tidy away toys and resources when they have finished playing with them. They are confident to ask for help from the childminder when they need it. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376123 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10071243 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 30 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Registers

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