Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 reviews the service she provides carefully to identify aspects of her provision to improve further. For example, she plans to employ an assistant to support her during busy times of the day. In addition, she reflects accurately on the quality of her teaching and identifies areas for further development. n The childminder provides children with a good level of challenge and supports their thinking skills successfully. Children find ways to solve simple problems, such as removing dough that has become stuck in a container. The childminder recognises when children need time to explore their own ideas. n The childminder provides children with many opportunities to help them to gain good levels of independence. Children quickly dress in their outdoor clothes, learn to fasten zips and assist during meal times. They eagerly pour drinks and help to prepare their lunches. n Children make good progress and gain a secure foundation for their future learning.

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The provision is good

They are well prepared for when they start school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not fully consider how to help children to develop their awareness of making healthy choices. n The childminder is not fully successful when helping children to develop their early reading and writing skills, particularly when linking sounds to the corresponding letters.

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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 increase opportunities for children to learn about making healthy choices to support their understanding further n develop further knowledge and practice to fully support children's early reading and writing skills and help them to make the best possible progress.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She is aware of potential indicators that a child is at risk of harm or neglect. The childminder is committed to improving her professional skills. For example, she carries out research and attends training to extend her teaching skills. Recent training helped her to develop her skills to identify precisely the next steps in children's learning. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works closely with parents of new children, to establish their starting points. She keeps parents well informed of their children's progress and supports their learning at home. In addition, she shares information with other settings children also attend, to support continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress carefully and uses assessment information well to plan for their learning and development needs. She supports children's communication and language skilfully. Children describe how different textured materials feel, such as 'soft', 'sandy' and 'bobbly'. They give clear instructions and explain confidently how to build a burger using dough. The childminder provides a good range of interesting activities that support children's physical development well. Outdoors, children practise balancing on large balls and try to bounce at the same time. They use trikes and enjoy climbing up, and travelling down a slide. Indoors, children use a range of tools to shape dough and stretch elastic bands over peg boards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, safe and stimulating environment for the children and promotes their emotional well-being effectively. Children are happy, and feel safe and secure. They benefit from opportunities to gain an awareness of their feelings and facial expressions. The childminder helps children learn about keeping themselves safe, such as when crossing a road. Children gain an understanding of people in the wider community and they learn to respect their differences. The childminder is a positive role model and helps children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to learn and motivated to play, explore and to make new discoveries. They persevere when faced with a problem. Children develop a good mathematical understanding. They learn about the properties of shapes and their names, and use language well to compare the size of objects. They talk about numbers they find buried in shredded paper. Children use their imaginations and creative ideas well as they play. This includes creating effects with paints and textured materials, and recreating familiar experiences through role play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537886 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10079430 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 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives early years funding to provide education for two-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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