Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date 10 January 2019 Previous inspection date 2 July 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 The childminder is nurturing and shares warm, close relationships with children. She meets their physical and emotional needs well. Children show through their interactions that they feel secure in the childminder's care. n The childminder gathers vital information from parents about their children from the start of their placement. She shares daily information with parents about their children's care, well-being and achievements. Children are happy and settled. n The childminder's provision is organised, and the premises are clean and well maintained. She checks for risks and removes any hazards, which ensures that children play and learn in a safe environment. n Children make typical progress from their individual starting points. The childminder knows the children well. She responds to their individual learning and development needs effectively. n The childminder's professional development is not highly focused to raise the quality of

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This provision is good

teaching to the highest level. n The childminder does not consistently use self-evaluation to identify and drive improvements to raise the quality of the provision.

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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 sharpen the focus of professional development opportunities even further to raise the quality of teaching n strengthen the self-evaluation process to identify areas for improvement to raise the quality of the overall provision to the highest possible level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. She looked at a range of documentation and discussed the childminder's self- evaluation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed and evaluated learning activities with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures that underpin her good practice. She understands her responsibilities to help protect children from harm. She knows the procedures she needs to follow to report any concerns that she may have about a child in her care. The childminder has a good understanding of the overall progress children make. She meets with other childminders to share good practice, as well as attending required training, such as first aid. This helps the childminder to keep up to date with changes in guidance and to improve outcomes for children. Parents are happy with the service that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is in tune with how young children learn. Her interactions with young children are good. She talks to children and makes different sounds, such as 'peek-a- boo'. The childminder models simple language, repeats the sounds that children make and links words to actions. Young children listen and respond with excitement to the different tones and sounds of her voice. Children gain the confidence to interact and communicate with others. From a young age, the childminder encourages children to try new experiences and have a go. For example, children have opportunities for 'tummy time' to help build their core strength in readiness for when they start crawling. The childminder supports children's physical skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a warm, welcoming and homely environment. She has good settling-in procedures to help ensure children build secure relationships from the start of their placement. The childminder has built good partnerships with parents and follows the routines that children are used to at home. Children sleep and feed at appropriate times so that they are ready to play and learn when they wake. From a young age, children learn about behavioural expectations and safety matters. For example, the childminder reminds children to swallow their food slowly because she does not want them to choke. The childminder frequently praises children for their efforts and achievements, which enhances their self-esteem and confidence. Young children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For example, the childminder regularly takes them on the school run and they visit local parks. Young children regularly enjoy

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

outings where they mix with other children and adults. This helps them to learn to develop their social skills and appreciate the diverse community that they belong to.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development is given high regard. Young children use their voice, gestures, eye contact and facial expressions to communicate with others. They are naturally curious and eager to learn. They explore and interact well. They practise their physical skills through movement. Young children gain the key skills they need for future learning and their eventual move to nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250375 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10071918 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 1996. She operates her provision all year round, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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