Childminder in Solihull

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder is caring and affectionate. She has an understanding of children's individual needs. She offers newer children more comfort to help them settle. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the homely environment. For example, they enthusiastically sing nursery rhymes to visitors and invite them into their play. They have formed strong relationships with the childminder and behave well. The childminder provides children with lots of praise and acknowledges their positive behaviour. For example, she has introduced a reward chart to praise children's achievements. As a result, children develop high levels of self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children are confident as they move around the environment. They demonstrate high levels of curiosity and engagement as they explore resources and activities. The childminder joins in with children's play and is enthusiastic in her interactions. Children independently access creative materials. They delight as they explain that they have drawn a picture of their mummy and daddy. The childminder provides lots of opportunities to support children's physical development. Children confidently stamp their feet and wave their arms as they pretend to be penguins. They engage in activities to develop their fine motor skills. They skilfully use tweezers to pick up pom-poms, sort them by colour and practise their counting skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder delivers a well-sequenced curriculum. She gathers detailed information about children's existing skills and abilities when they first start at her setting. She uses this information successfully to ignite children's interests and engage them during activities. In turn, children develop skills which will support them well in their next stage of learning. n The childminder is passionate about her role and enjoys her work. She meets regularly with other childminders to reflect on her practice and share ideas. This helps to build on her knowledge and skills. However, she does not always use the information from these reflections to target professional development opportunities aimed at elevating the quality of her teaching skills even further. n The childminder supports children's communication, language and literacy skills well. She introduces new words during activities to enrich children's growing

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vocabulary. For example, she repeats key words and encourages children to 'squeeze', 'poke' and 'roll' dough to build on their emerging language skills. Children are highly motivated as they join in with familiar action songs. They maintain good levels of concentration and develop a love of reading from an early age. Children independently access books. They carefully turn the pages, lift the flaps, and talk about their favourite characters and what they can see.

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need to do better?

8 February 2022 n Overall, the childminder supports children's learning and development well. However, on occasions, children are not given enough time to think when asked a question. This sometimes interrupts children's thinking and prevents them from developing their own ideas and being challenged to the highest level. Nevertheless, the childminder extends activities to enable children to consolidate previous learning and develop new skills. In turn, children make good progress. n The childminder helps children to understand how to care for their teeth. Children explore play resources, including models of teeth and toothbrushes, to learn about the importance of brushing their teeth. The childminder also provides information and dental packs for parents to use at home with their children. This helps children to develop good dental health. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder builds positive

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relationships with families. She communicates regularly with parents about children's progress and offers ideas to extend their learning at home. All parents comment on how they highly recommend the childminder. n Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides children with a range of healthy snacks and meals. As a result, children learn to make healthy food choices. They enjoy taking part in dance and movement sessions, where they move their whole bodies in different directions. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines, such as regularly washing their hands.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is able to accurately identify the symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how and when to make a referral to help keep children safe. The childminder maintains all required documentation. For example, she accurately records children's attendance each day. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment for children to play in. She uses safety gates to ensure that children cannot enter some areas of her home unsupervised, such as the stairs. She ensures that the main door is securely locked. This prevents children from leaving unaccompanied and prevents unauthorised people having access to children.

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should:

n consider the use of questions and give children more time to think and allow them to develop their own ideas to help challenge their ongoing learning n strengthen self-evaluation to implement a more focused programme of professional development that helps to elevate teaching skills to the highest

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556155 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10174830 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Solihull. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's progress. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and qualifications of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

8 February 2022 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 February 2022 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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