Childminder in Solihull

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children engage in first-class activities and learning experiences that ignite their curiosity and continually build on what they already know. Teaching motivates children. The childminder skillfully weaves individual learning and next steps into the activities. This supports children to make the best progress. Young children delight in exploring their environment. They develop confidence and build close relationships with the childminder and the other children in her care. The childminder gently encourages children as they tentatively feel materials such as puffed rice and flour. With her support, they are self-assured and soon rub flour between their hands and watch as it falls through their fingers. Resources enhance children's learning superbly. For example, numbered rubber eggs support number recognition and counting skills, and older children place them in sequence. Younger children are curious and eager to become involved. Pictures and displays at low

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level spark children's interest, alongside a wide variety of books for all ages. The childminder asks lots of questions to encourage children's critical thinking skills and language development. Children eagerly share their thoughts and ideas, and younger children immerse themselves in their play. Children behave extremely well. Their self-esteem blossoms through the praise and encouragement the childminder bestows on them. Children build a strong awareness of diversity and the wider world as they learn about traditions and cultural events throughout the year. They become familiar with languages other than their own, which are reflected through displays.

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n Children consistently make excellent progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's next steps in learning to provide a wide range of opportunities to enhance children's learning. Activities are meticulously planned and take into account children's individual next steps and interests. Parents work cohesively with the childminder to support their child's learning at home. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills extremely well. She encourages younger children as they babble and continually introduces new words. The childminder skillfully asks older children questions to encourage their critical thinking skills. She gives children time to think about their response before answering. n Children relish learning. They show high levels of curiosity as they explore different materials. Young children carefully pick up small amounts of flour with

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their thumb and forefinger. They blow the flour from their fingers and giggle as it makes a cloud in front of their eyes. Older children delight in pretending to make their own pancakes. They scoop spoonfuls of rice cereal and flour into bowls and carefully mix these together before pretending to add eggs to the

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26 February 2020 mixture. Children recognise when the quantities change as they add more or take some ingredients away. They use simple addition and subtraction as they carefully balance the weighing scale. n Children's love of books is nurtured. A wide selection is freely available, and children enjoy looking at them alone or with the childminder. Children see lots of print in the environment. They make marks in gloop, flour and paint, use different pens and pencils and learn to recognise the letters that form their names. Children delight in listening to different music. Young children wiggle their bodies from side to side and clap their hands together as they listen to favourite songs while totally absorbed in their play. n Children are very well prepared for the next stages in their development, especially for the move on to school. The childminder continually builds on what children already know and can do. Children become confident, independent

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individuals. They help to prepare their snacks of fruit, using small knives safely to chop fruits, such as bananas. n Partnerships between the childminder and parents are superb. Strong, trusting relationships develop from the start as they discuss their child's needs, and systems for communication are effective. The childminder shares a wealth of knowledge and information with parents about how children learn and ways to overcome habits, for example the use of dummies. This enables parents and the childminder to work closely to ensure consistency between her setting and home. n The childminder strives to be the very best she can. She identifies areas of interest and accesses training opportunities, reads literature and networks with other providers, sharing good practice and ideas. The childminder values the comments and ideas from parents about the service she provides. She uses these alongside her own self-evaluation to continually enhance her provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of child protection issues. She is knowledgeable about the signs of abuse and neglect, and fully understands referral procedures to safeguard children. The childminder regularly accesses professional development opportunities to build her awareness of the wider issues relating to extremism and female gentile mutilation. She shares information with parents about ways they can protect their children at home, for example when using technology. The childminder assesses and minimises potential risks to ensure children remain safe at all times. She checks the identification of visitors to the home and maintains records of the suitability of all household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267691 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10071234 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 15 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Shirley area of Solihull. The childminder operates all year round from 6.20am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the childminder's provision. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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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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26 February 2020 26 February 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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