McGonnell Tracey

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date 25 March 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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This provision is good

n Children play and learn in a well-resourced, welcoming and stimulating play environment and particularly enjoy accessing the spacious outdoor area. The childminder teaches children about how to keep safe in her home, garden and during outings. n The childminder regularly observes what children can do. She uses information from children's assessments to plan activities to help them make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities during routines and during children's play to promote their independence skills. n The childminder has created good partnerships with parents. They comment on how much they value and appreciate the good care and support the childminder provides for their children. n The childminder effectively promotes children's speaking skills. She and her assistant talk to children during their play and introduce new words and language. Children

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This provision is good

communicate confidently both with each other and with adults. n On occasions, the childminder does not extend enough support to those children who are reluctant join in activities to help them make the best possible progress.

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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 focus more sharply on those children who are reluctant to engage and join in activities to help them make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, the childminding assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She took into account the written views of parents. n The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

feguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have an effective understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if there is a concern. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to assess and minimise potential hazards both at home and during outings. She seeks feedback from parents to help her identify ways of improving her practice. The childminder and the assistant keep up to date with changes to guidance and legislation. They both complete regular training to support children further in their learning and development. The childminder is skilled at working with external agencies to identify any gaps in children's learning. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's interests and the activities on offer. This promotes continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from an interesting range of activities planned by the childminder. She reads stories with the children which helps them to develop their communication and listening skills. Their literacy skills are encouraged as they identify familiar pictures in books and learn new words. For example, children recognise unusual animals and imitate the sounds they make. The childminder includes props that represent characters in the story. She encourages children to describe textures and what they see and feel. The childminder asks children questions that encourage them to think about solutions to problems. Children engage with each during imaginary play and act out real life experiences. For example, they pretend to have a picnic using toy food.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and develop good social skills and enjoy learning in a group.They eagerly include other children in their play and consider the needs of each other. The childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents that helps her to meet children's individual needs. Children enjoy a range of outings to the parks and local nature reserve which helps them learn about the wider world. The childminder follows children's own routines and serves food according to parents' wishes. There is a wide range of resources for children to choose from that supports their independence and imagination. Children extend their physical skills as they play outdoors and use a slide and climbing equipment. Younger children sleep safely as the childminder ensures they are well supervised.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They behave well and build good relationships with each other. They are well motivated and eager to learn. Children develop good physical skills and develop their balance and coordination. Babies show their enjoyment as they develop their walking skills and older children enjoy listening to stories. Children develop independence as they select from a broad range of well- organised toys and resources. They acquire the key skills they need for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250368 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10071223 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Solihull, Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder holds a 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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