Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date 10 May 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 provides a warm and welcoming homely environment. Babies sleep safely in comfortable surroundings. The childminder regularly checks on them to ensure they are safe and well. n Children have lots of opportunities to play outside in the childminder's interesting garden. They ride on wheeled toys, play ball games and relax in the sensory den. n The childminder provides a good range of experiences for children to socialise and to learn about their community. They visit the park and attend playgroup sessions. n The childminder plans play around children's interests. She regularly assesses their progress and uses the information to plan for the next steps in their learning. n The childminder uses effective strategies to promote positive behaviour. She reminds children of the house rules, such as keeping the playhouse tidy, to use kind hands and to share and take turns. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder spends time at the beginning and

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This provision is good

end of the day to share information about children's care needs and achievements. n As the childminder only recently registered she is yet to fully embed her newly-acquired knowledge and skills into her everyday practice. n The childminder does not offer a broad enough range of activities to inspire young children's creativity and sensory skills. n The childminder has yet to establish effective ways to share information with other settings children attend to offer a consistent and complementary approach to their learning.

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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 continue to develop and embed the already good knowledge and skills into everyday practice n provide more opportunities and resources for children to express their creativity and develop sensory skills n share more information with other settings children attend to promote a consistent and complementary approach to their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a comprehensive set of policies in place to underpin her good practice. She is conscientious and keen to enhance her knowledge and skills. For example, she recently completed training to support children with challenging behaviour. This enables her to build on the good practice already achieved. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and understands what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure. She carries out daily checks indoors and outside to ensure children play in a safe environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She responds well to their individual needs. The childminder encourages children to develop new interests and gain new skills. For example, children plant sunflower seeds and regularly water them to make them grow. Children have opportunities to use their imagination as they explore dressing-up clothes. The childminder effectively supports young children's emerging language as she uses single words and associative sounds. She plays alongside and interacts well to guide and extend their learning. Babies concentrate as they push buttons to make toys move and make noise. The childminder supports babies' drive to stand and walk as she provides them with toys to push along and help them balance.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, caring and considerate of the needs of the children in her care. For example, she knows when they are tired or need a reassuring cuddle. Children have formed strong bonds with her. This helps to support their emotional well-being effectively. Settling-in procedures are tailored to meets each family's needs. The childminder invites parents and children for taster sessions where they become familiar with their surroundings and meet with her family. This ensures children are ready for the move from home to the childminder. Hygiene practices are good. The childminder provides nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and their move on to nursery or school. Children's independence is encouraged during the routines of the day. They help to lay the table at mealtimes. Babies try hard to drink from their cup and lie still during nappy changing. They hold chalks using a whole hand grasp and freely make marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562827 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10102336 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Warwickshire. She operates from 7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification. She provides early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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