Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date 1 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 ambitious and dedicated to providing children with the very best of experiences. She has high expectations of what children can achieve and demonstrates a very good understanding of her responsibility to help raise outcomes for all children. n The childminder provides a range of stimulating experiences. She is skilled at following children's interests and interacts well with them. The childminder allows children to initiate their own play and take the lead in their learning. This helps children to play, explore and find their own ways of doing things. n The childminder communicates with children effectively. She skilfully responds to children when they make sounds and point to things, and models and reinforces words. This helps children to develop an understanding of language and builds on their early communication skills. Children's vocabulary is developing daily. n The childminder completes a good range of training. She evaluates and reflects on her

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This provision is good

learning effectively and identifies areas of the provision she can adapt to improve the provision for children. n Children are emotionally secure. They settle quickly in the childminder's home and are very happy and content in their surroundings. The childminder takes the time to get to know children's individual needs and personalities. She adapts her environment accordingly to ensure every child is well supported. n Parent partnership is good. The childminder gains information from parents when children first start. She regularly shares ongoing information with them to keep them informed of their child's progress and to support their child's learning at home. n The childminder does not always use what she knows about children to plan very precisely for their next steps in learning in order to help them make rapid progress. n Professional development opportunities are not yet highly focused on raising the quality

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This provision is good

of teaching to a consistently outstanding 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 make even better use of information gained from observations of children's learning, to plan activities that are more sharply focused on their individual next steps to maximise the learning potential n identify further ways to focus professional development on raising the quality of teaching to a consistently outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning in the indoor and outdoor environments. n The inspector reviewed a range of policies and procedures, and looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the home. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector considered the written views of parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She has clear procedures in place and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is well organised and she regularly reviews and updates her policies. She completes regular risk assessments to ensure her home is safe and suitable for all children attending. The childminder works well with other professionals. She has built a network with other childminders and they regularly meet up and share good practice. The childminder is proactive in gaining research and she is continually keeping her knowledge updated with changes in guidance and legislation. The childminder monitors the progress children make. She has methods in place to help her to identify quickly any gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully facilitates children's learning. She recognises when to add more resources to extend the learning opportunities taking place. Children have lots of fun as they play in the water. The childminder adds mark-making tools to encourage the children to have a go at making marks on the wall. As children begin to delight in splashing themselves, the childminder takes this opportunity to get an umbrella, and talks to children about rain as they get wet. Children remain engaged and show their excitement through laughter. Children take part in stories, songs and rhymes. The childminder uses props to inspire children to listen and become engaged.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident. They build strong attachments with the childminder, who offers a wonderful, nurturing home-from-home environment. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills as they play outside. They are supported well and encouraged to take manageable, age-appropriate risks in their play. For example, they attempt to jump down steps and climb the steps of the slide. Children are gaining an understanding of boundaries and the childminder supports children to become aware of others as they play alongside each other. Children gain an awareness of the world around them as they experience many trips and visits to local places. They socialise with other children as the childminder meets up and plans activities with other childminders in the area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children receive very good experiences that help them to become emotionally, confidently and physically ready for their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children are confident to make decisions in their play. They are developing good communication skills and make their needs known. Children are developing good muscle control as they hold chalk and other mark-making tools. They enjoy making marks and smile to show they are proud of their achievements. Children make good progress across all areas of their learning. They are developing their independence. They move around the childminder's home with ease and make choices in their play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541215 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10089596 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Dorridge, Solihull. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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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