Childminder in Solihull

Inspection date 12 August 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 highly qualified and experienced in childcare. She offers a welcoming, home-from-home environment where children can move around indoors and outdoors as they wish. This supports children's independence and choice. n The childminder is very organised, and the premises are clean and well maintained. The childminder checks the environment daily and removes any hazards to children. Children play and learn in a safe environment. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She responds to their individual learning and development needs effectively. She works closely with parents and other agencies to ensure children receive any additional support they need. n The childminder completes detailed observations and regular assessments of children's learning and development. She tracks children's ongoing progress to help ensure any gaps in their development are swiftly identified and addressed. Children make good

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This provision is good

progress in their learning. n The childminder constantly evaluates her setting and seeks the views of parents. Parents are happy with the progress their children make. They say they are extremely fortunate to have found a trusted, caring, friendly and highly professional childminder. n Information gathered from parents at the start of the placement does not include what children already know and can do, to enable the childminder to fully support their learning from the outset.

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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 seek more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities when they first start, in order to support the initial plans for their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with children 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and has a good understanding of her responsibilities for keeping children safe from harm. She is confident with the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her childcare knowledge up to date and maintains her professional development. For example, she regularly completes online training and meets other childminders to share practice and gather information to help maintain good-quality childcare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen to participate in the enjoyable activities, and benefit from the childminder's focused involvement in their play. For example, they enjoy blowing bubbles and watching as they float away. The childminder seizes the opportunity to introduce counting the bubbles and teaching children the concepts of 'big' and 'small'. The childminder prioritises children's individual play preferences when planning activities. For example, she provides learning opportunities outdoors, because she recognises this is where children like to play. Children learn about the natural world as they plant flowers and water them. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She constantly talks to children and uses picture cards and signs to support those who speak English as an additional language. The childminder talks to children about going to places of worship. Children learn about their own and other religions as they

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She is calm, kind and teaches children good manners. The childminder regularly praises children, which promotes their emotional well-being effectively. Children develop a good understanding of their local community. They visit the library, other childminders and take regular trips to different playgroups where they have opportunities to socialise with children in larger groups. The childminder successfully supports children's physical skills during daily trips to local parks and play areas. Children learn about keeping healthy. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and offers them a choice of fruit. Children learn about self-care as they are encouraged to wash their hands before meals. The childminder uses a doll to help children to learn about brushing their teeth and washing their faces.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire a range of key skills in preparation for the next stages in their development and the move on to nursery or school. They make choices in their play and enjoy developing their physical skills as they play outside on wheeled toys. They develop good social skills and learn how to get on well with others, such as when they attend group activities with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540693 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10096312 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 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Solihull. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at degree level. The childminder provides funded 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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