Childminder EY374948

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder puts children at the heart of everything she does. She provides a safe, warm and welcoming family environment where children play with a good range of toys in the designated playroom. The childminder works with her daughter, who is a co-childminder, and together they provide children with enjoyable learning experiences. The childminder makes good use of amenities in the local area, such as the library, park and playgroups. She plans a range of activities that help children to learn about the wider world beyond their own community. In addition, children celebrate a range of festivals, so they learn about the beliefs and cultures of others. Children have a very close relationship with the childminder. They laugh in delight as she plays enjoyable games with them, such as pretending to build at the tool bench. Older children talk about having a toy chainsaw for Christmas and helping their dad to build a kitchen. The childminder is

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The provision is good

a very good role model and has a warm and caring approach. She praises children for their achievements, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem. Young children learn about boundaries and good behaviours. They are beginning to share, take turns, use good manners and think about the needs of others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures she can meet children's needs right from the start. She works closely with parents to find out about children's interests and prior learning. She values this information and uses it to start planning activities and to support children's next steps in learning. n Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. The childminder lends books to children so they can take them home to read with their parents. Children enjoy taking part in role play. For example, they imitate cooking and pretend to make cups of tea for the childminder. The childminder seizes opportunities for children to hear and use counting in everyday play situations, as they count how many jam tarts they have made. n The childminder works closely with parents and encourages regular communication verbally and through using a daily diary. She shares up-to-date information and actively encourages parents' involvement in their child's learning

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need to do better?

and development. For example, she shares the development tracker document with them. n Children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are learning key skills to be ready for school when the time comes. They learn to recognise colours and shapes, and practise holding pens as they make zigzag lines. n Children make very good progress with their speech and language development and are confident when communicating with adults and their peers. They express their views and opinions with clarity and have a wide-ranging vocabulary. Children enjoy looking at books together and the childminder

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need to do better?

8 January 2020 provides numerous opportunities for children to listen to and join in with stories. Children remain focused and engaged as they talk about the characters. n The childminder is a good role model. She helps children to develop positive, respectful behaviour and shows kindness towards children through continual praise and encouragement. Children are learning to be tolerant of others and demonstrate caring and helpful behaviour with their friends. n The childminder helps children to understand how they can develop their good health. Children learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before eating and after using the toilet. However, she does not consistently provide opportunities for children to play outside in all weather. n The childminder is qualified and experienced. She seeks the views of parents and her co-childminder as she evaluates her provision. She gleans information about aspects of her setting she needs to improve through various websites.

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need to do better?

However, she does not extend the focus on her professional development in order to raise the good-quality teaching to the next level. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and comment on how much their children look forward to attending. They describe her as welcoming and caring. Parents feel that the childminder has helped their children to progress in their development, particularly with their confidence and social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that may present if a child is being abused. She attends regular child protection training in order to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date and has the contact details of the safeguarding team. The childminder understands the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. She minimises the risk of harm to children through robust, regular risk assessments of her home and teaches children about their own safety. For example, children learn to cross the road safely and know they must not stroke dogs when out and about.

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should:

n review the provision for outdoor play to offer children more-regular access to activities outside n sharpen the focus on professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374948 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10071242 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 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 3 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Solihull. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the quality of teaching with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a variety of documentation, including the childminder's first-aid certificate, risk assessments, policies and procedures, and evidence of suitability for the childminder and household members. n The inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

8 January 2020 8 January 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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