Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date 23 May 2019 Previous inspection date 24 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 understands her roles and responsibilities clearly. She implements a range of policies and procedures which help her to promote children's welfare well. n The childminder is warm and friendly and has an enthusiastic approach with children, who are comfortable in the setting. Children are well settled and enjoy taking part in the range of activities on offer. n The childminder's home is bright, stimulating and attractively laid out for children. Toys and resources are stored at a low level for them to access freely. n The environment is spacious, safe and clean. The childminder ensures that areas are thoroughly checked to ensure that risks to safety are minimised. n The childminder is patient and caring. She listens well to children and responds to their needs. She helps children to understand boundaries and provides alternative play activities so that they continue to benefit from a learning experience.

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This provision is good

n The childminder takes account of children's interests and provides activities that challenge to support their individual learning needs. As a result, children benefit well from the learning opportunities. n The childminder uses language well and asks questions, although this does not always create opportunities for children to develop their language skills even further to express their thoughts and ideas.

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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 increase the opportunities for children to develop and use their speech to express their thinking even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant records, documents and policies. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector interacted with children and sought the views of parents from the written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. She is alert to the procedures to follow if an allegation is made. The childminder is very ambitious and passionate about her work. She uses effective methods to evaluate her provision and includes the views of parents. She continually researches and attends additional training to enhance her practice even further. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the care that their children receive. They say that the childminder shares information about what their children can do and how they are learning. They look at their children's learning records regularly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses observation and assessment information to plan exciting activities that are stimulating and interesting. Children are keen to take part. For example, they laugh and squeal in anticipation before she tickles their hands as she draws around them. Children are keen to show what they know and have learned. For instance, they count their fingers and cheer when they reach number five. The childminder adjusts the support that she gives to each child, dependent on their abilities, so that they can benefit from the learning experiences they take part in. For example, all children take part in bubble blowing outdoors using equipment that is suitable for their stage of development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses effective strategies to help children manage their own behaviour. As a result, children behave well. There are abundant opportunities for children to develop their physical skills on equipment in the spacious garden or on trips out to local playgroups and play spaces. Children are kind to each other and comfort each other when they feel sad. They learn to take turns and enjoy organising play. For example, children line themselves up at the slide and take a turn to slide down. They clap as a child reaches the bottom. Children are helped to follow self-care routines and are supported to wash their hands before sitting to eat a healthy lunch. Older children are patient, for instance they initiate games with younger children, rolling a ball along the floor to each other. Younger children enjoy being with each other and riding on wheeled toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners and are keen to share what they know. For example, very young children take part and count to five while older children extend this, continuing to count to 10. All children progress well in learning from their starting points. Children are gaining the range of skills needed to move on to their next stages of learning and eventual move on to school. For instance, younger children develop independence in personal care routines, dressing and undressing, while older children begin to use writing materials correctly to form letters. Children of all ages enjoy playing games together, for example sorting pictures of fruit and vegetables.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347096 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10071929 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 24 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Solihull. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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