Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date 4 February 2019 Previous inspection date 22 May 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 completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning to help her to identify what children know and can do. She uses this information to plan for their individual next steps in learning. n The childminder has a very calm and kindly approach towards the children and is respectful of them as individuals. Children settle well and are relaxed in her care. n A wide range of outings with the childminder supports children's learning about their local community and the wider world. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information with them about their children's achievements. This helps children to continually make good progress in their learning. n The childminder evaluates and reviews her provision in order to identify areas for improvement. She actively gathers the opinions of parents to drive forward further improvements. Parents make favourable comments and are pleased with the

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This provision is good

childminding service. n The childminder does not consistently plan activities outdoors for children, to enable children who prefer to learn outdoors to have the best possible learning experiences. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to support children to develop their creative ideas and use their imaginations.

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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 children with more frequent opportunities to expand on their learning outdoors, particularly for children who prefer to learn outdoors, to support children to make even more progress n extend opportunities for children to develop their imaginations as they play and develop their creative skills.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at the range of resources available for children's use. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through their written comments. n The inspector examined relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to protect children. She attends safeguarding training and knows how to respond effectively if she has concerns regarding a child's care. The childminder creates a warm and homely atmosphere with a wide range of resources for children to explore. She minimises risks in her home successfully. She keeps in touch with other childminders to share early years knowledge and positive practice. The childminder keeps her knowledge about early years issues up to date, for example, through online research and training. Information is provided for parents in a full range of policies and procedures. The childminder works closely with the schools that children attend in order to exchange information and to support continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's learning well as she supports their play. She organises the play area well so that children can easily reach the range of good-quality books and toys. Children enjoy reading books with the childminder. They show high levels of interest as they look at pictures and listen attentively to the story. She encourages children to develop their speaking skills through naming illustrations, and she models words clearly to build on their vocabulary. Younger children enjoy selecting shapes and matching them to holes in a shape sorter. The childminder becomes actively involved in their play and encourages children to join in with activities. Children enjoy the challenge of using building materials and learn how to construct three dimensional shapes. This effectively promotes their problem solving skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled, and enjoy warm relationships with the childminder. Gradual settling-in periods encourage children to feel emotionally secure when their care begins. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's care routines and interests before they start. Children confidently explore the well-organised and spacious environment. The childminder supports young children's self-esteem. She encourages children to have a go and try activities, and praises their efforts and achievements. Children behave well and are familiar with the routines. Their health and well-being are promoted through robust hygiene practices and healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Younger children learn the names of colours and start to recognise different shapes. They develop good literacy skills, for example they enjoy making marks with coloured chalks. Children are confident and curious. They develop many of the key skills they need in readiness for their future learning and as they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349046 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10071240 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Marston Green, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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