Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date 20 February 2019 Previous inspection date 10 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 Children are very settled and their emotional well-being is supported well. They develop close attachments with the childminder and look to her for emotional support when needed. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. They welcome visitors and interact with them. Children are familiar with routines, such as mealtimes. n The childminder maintains good relationships with parents from the start. She shares daily information with parents about their child's care and well-being. n The childminder creates a welcoming and stimulating learning environment. She helps children to be active and motivated learners. Children initiate their own play and follow their own interests. n Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the world and explore the local community. The childminder takes children on different outings where they mix with children and adults from different backgrounds. This helps to extend children's social

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This provision is good

skills and develop their positive attitudes towards others. n The childminder regularly checks the environments that children use. She removes or minimises any hazards to children to maintain their safety. n The childminder helps children to develop skills in readiness for school. She encourages children to become independent and helps to build on their confidence for future learning. n The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to focus on helping children to explore ideas fully and make links in their learning. n The childminder does not sharply focus professional development opportunities and self-evaluation to enhance her knowledge and raise her teaching to the highest level.

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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 enhance the focus of teaching on helping children to think critically, explore their own ideas and make links in their learning and experiences n make full use of professional development opportunities and self-evaluation to raise the quality of teaching to the highest 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 with the childminder. 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 household members, looked at a range of documentation and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended child protection training and knows the procedures to follow to help protect children from harm. The childminder has a secure understanding of wider safeguarding matters, such as protecting children from extreme views. Policies and procedures underpin the good management of her provision. The childminder checks the identification of visitors and supervises children while in her care. Children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder regularly observes and monitors children's development. She uses her ongoing assessments to identify and narrow any gaps in the progress they make. The childminder shares this information with parents and with other early years settings to help ensure a consistent approach in children's learning. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders. This helps her to keep up to date with changes in legislation

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

and improve outcomes for children. She seeks views from parents and implements any suggestions that they make. Parents say that they are very pleased with the service that they receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children play, learn and develop. She plans activities that match children's interests and preferences. Children have access to a wide range of toys and resources. For example, they enjoy making marks and listening to the childminder read. The childminder listens to children, models rich language and links words and actions to further develop their vocabulary. Children follow instructions well and show that they understand. For example, during a role-play activity, they count, recognise shapes and use mathematical language well. The childminder's involvement helps children to persevere and develop their concentration skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and have lots of fun. The childminder frequently praises children for their efforts and achievements, which helps to nurture their confidence and self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good. They learn to take turns, play together cooperatively and use good manners. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands. They have regular opportunities to be physically active, for example, as they play in the childminder's garden and visit local play areas. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks, which include an array of different fruits.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make expected progress from their starting points in readiness for their eventual move to school. They are confident and eager to explore and try new skills. Children are sociable and have built strong friendships with other children. They are creative and enjoy dressing up as they put on different costumes independently. Children share their views, communicate their needs effectively and engage well in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439301 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10071935 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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