Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date 11 December 2018 Previous inspection date 2 December 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has worked closely with her co-childminder to raise the standards in the provision. She holds daily discussions with parents about the service she provides. She welcomes their feedback and reviews what she does regularly. n Children form very strong bonds with the childminder. Babies frequently go to her for comfort and support. They enjoy sitting on her lap for cuddles. n Children learn the behavioural expectations while they are in the care of the childminder. They copy the caring attitude the childminder models to them. For example, they spontaneously hug younger children to demonstrate that they are apologising for their action. They learn to have due regard for the feelings of others. n The childminder adapts activities well to children's individual ages and stages of development. She follows their lead to achieve the identified learning intentions and the expected outcomes. She supports children well to achieve a wide range of skills in

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This provision is good

all areas of learning so that they make good progress. n The childminder has built strong partnerships with parents. Good communication and daily sharing of information ensure children receive the support they need for their learning. n The childminder does not consistently allow children the time that they need to respond to questions and to demonstrate their understanding. n The childminder does not consistently use opportunities to help children understand the benefits of eating healthy meals.

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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 respond to questions and to demonstrate their understanding n make better use of opportunities to help children understand the benefits of the nutritious meals they enjoy.

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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 evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly reviews her provision and she makes changes that improve the outcomes for children. Owing to the reorganisation of rooms, children benefit from a wider range of accessible resources. The childminder maintains her professional development through attendance on courses and through networking opportunities with other early years professionals. This helps her to reflect on and improve her practice. The childminder works well with parents to meet children's learning and care needs. She provides a wide range of information when children first start in the setting. She maintains daily communication about children's experiences and regular feedback about children's progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to report any concerns, including any likely allegations against herself or anyone living on the premises.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides enjoyable learning experiences for children. She integrates the recognition of colours while she empties the contents of tubs. She engages the children well according to their age and stage of development and gives support effectively. While babies explore the texture of play dough, older children make shapes by rolling and moulding chunks of it to represent people. The childminder includes good challenge for children to recognise and compare sizes. The childminder and parents identify at an early stage what children can do and know. The childminder then observes and plans effectively for all aspects of their learning. Children look to her for approval while they use a selection of resources to make marks and to mould play dough. She gives praise consistently to motivate the children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure in the care of the childminder. She is very responsive to their individual needs and promptly picks them up and gives reassuring cuddles. Children look to the childminder for support. She sits them on her lap to read stories and they enjoy the closeness. The childminder recognises any changes in children's behaviour and she quickly intervenes to encourage cooperation and mutual respect. Older children develop caring attitudes. They put their arms around the younger children to comfort them when they cry. Children learn good table manners and say 'please' and 'thank you' when they receive their snack or meal.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop essential skills in preparation for their move on to school. They constantly talk with the childminder and other children. They maintain a good focus during activities and remain engaged. Children enjoy imaginative play. They select hats and dresses and invite the childminder to join in with their play. They take turns at putting on different outfits that reflect roles, such as fairies, and they play well together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319788 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10067547 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 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 2 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and works from her co-childminder's home in Solihull, West Midlands. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4.

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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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