Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 22 June 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 interacts well with the children and has a secure understanding of how young children learn. She actively joins in with their play and encourages them to explore, investigate and lead their own play. n The childminder is warm and caring. She gets to know the children well during settling- in sessions. As a result, children settle quickly and form close bonds with the childminder. n The childminder is a good role model for children. Young children are taught good manners. The childminder encourages children to help to tidy their toys away and offers praise for their efforts. Children behave well. n Partnerships with parents and other professional are good. The childminder regularly shares information about children's learning. She obtains parents' permission to exchange information with teachers of young children to enable her to continue their learning in the setting. n The childminder ensures her setting is safe and secure. She carries out daily risk

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This provision is good

assessments to minimise or remove any possible risks to children's safety. n The childminder is still developing her self-evaluation to identify even more accurately how to improve the provision for children to an even higher 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 strengthen self-evaluation arrangements and establish precise targets for improvement to achieve even better outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed an activity with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to identify, record and report child protection concerns. There is a detailed safeguarding policy in place. The childminder has strong links with teachers at the local school. She gathers information on ways to support young children with their literacy skills when they attend after school. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through training and regular meetings with other childminders. She has systems in place to monitor children's progress and ensure any gaps in learning are quickly addressed with additional support. Parents are extremely pleased with the service provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and playful. She encourages babies to become fully involved in activities and helps young children to develop their concentration. For example, the childminder encourages young children to play cooperatively, rolling cars backwards and forwards to her. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder, looking at the pictures and developing their vocabulary. The childminder effectively supports children who speak English as an additional language. For example, the childminder repeats words in English and again in their first language. Young children confidently get up from a sitting position and walk to choose different toys to play with. The childminder engages children with puppets as they learn the names of different animals and repeat the sounds they make. Children learn action songs and rhymes and enjoy exploring the different sounds made by musical instruments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers a wealth of information from parents before children start. For example, she finds out about their routines, likes and dislikes. In addition, she observes children in their own home and finds out their individual interests. The childminder is sensitive to the needs of babies, providing them with reassurance through cuddles and times to rest. Young children develop their independence from an early age as they make choices from easily accessible resources. Babies learn to feed themselves using finger foods. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children benefit from lots of praise and encouragement that helps to raise their self-esteem. The childminder takes children out to local parks. This helps to promote their physical health and well-being. She plans regular outings to a variety of toddler groups. This provides opportunities for children to experience a broad range of activities and develop their

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are confident and enthusiastic learners. Babies show an interest in books and enjoy babbling to the childminder as they look through them together. They engage well in a variety of activities and maintain concentration for a good amount of time in relation to their age. Babies confidently interact with visitors, laughing and smiling, and express their needs to the childminder. Children are learning some of the key skills in readiness for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464586 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10106433 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 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Solihull. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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