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 Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides an excellent learning environment for children of all ages. Children receive consistent rich learning opportunities that excite and engage them. For example, they enthusiastically make bracelets for themselves and the visitor and they indicate that the bracelets match the colour of their clothes. Children are exceptionally confident and welcoming. They invite the visitor to join them in their role-play kitchen, where they fill shopping baskets with healthy food items. The childminder enhances this learning opportunity as she asks the children about healthy foods. Children use their prior knowledge and explain what happens to their teeth if they eat too much sugar.

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The provision is outstanding

Children hold continuous in-depth discussions with the childminder about varied topics and stories. For example, they are engrossed in a conversation about a familiar children's story and confidently talk about what happened to the three little pigs' houses. The childminder enriches this learning opportunity and invites the children to design their own houses. The children enjoy using their fine-motor skills to carefully manipulate spaghetti and dip small bricks into paint. They eagerly and independently choose from the interesting selection of resources to make collages and paintings. The children enthusiastically indicate to the childminder where to display their work and demonstrate pride and self-assurance.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her wealth of experience to provide the children with a wide range of age-appropriate learning opportunities. Children make excellent progress in all areas of learning. The childminder knows the children extremely well. She demonstrates, through her admirable interactions, how she promotes children's learning during their already stimulating play. n Children are confident talkers and enjoy having discussions with the childminder about broader topics. The childminder asks questions to inspire conversations about staying healthy and being polite. They talk about how to sit nicely during mealtimes and the importance of using manners. The childminder introduces plenty of new vocabulary, which helps children to develop extensive communication and language skills. n Children discover different cultures and broaden their knowledge of the wider community as they celebrate various festivals. They learn about diversity and

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the similarities and differences in their families. Children develop excellent understanding and respect for others as well as enhancing their own self- esteem. Additionally, the childminder attends specific training in these areas to help increase her knowledge and understanding and uses what she learns to fully embed equality into her setting. n The childminder prioritises healthy eating. Children delight in selecting their

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22 August 2022 healthy snack and hold meaningful conversations about their food. The childminder uses interesting words and thought-provoking questions, such as 'mmm, it is juicy' and 'what does that taste like?' Children respond and join in using their language skills to tell the childminder what type of melon they are eating. n Children demonstrate their independence while they wash their own hands and tend to their own toileting. They put their own tissues in the bin and spread the butter onto their crackers. The childminder encourages children's independence while she invites the children to set the table for lunchtime. The children are confident and secure in their surroundings. n Children access an exciting outdoor learning area, where they explore the texture of sand on their fingers. They chat about how the sand feels when it is dry, then wet, and make links to when they go on holiday. The children expand

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their physical development on age-appropriate climbing equipment and wheeled toys. n Children make their own decisions, have great self-awareness and tell the childminder how they are feeling during the day. Furthermore, the childminder implements behaviour plans to support children's self-regulation, for example children access a quiet area if they become frustrated. n The parents are extremely pleased with the progress their children are making. They report in detail how they receive information from the childminder about their child's development. Parents feel assured and confident leaving their children with the childminder and describe how compassionate and accommodating the childminder is.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that children are receiving the highest standard of care. She attends relevant safeguarding and child protection training, which gives her the skills she needs to identify possible signs of abuse. The childminder has excellent knowledge of how to report safeguarding concerns and which professionals to contact. This allows her to confidently seek further support for children and families if needed. The childminder regularly risk assesses the space that the children have access to and makes improvements depending on the age and stage of each child. Children have good self-awareness, for example, they have been taught that putting a knife in their mouth is dangerous.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2521196 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10208071 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Balsall Common in the West Midlands. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, 8am until 5.30pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder talked to the inspector about the environment and learning opportunities she provides for children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on the children's learning. n The childminder and inspector held discussions at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of parent's written feedback. n The inspector reviewed the evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

22 August 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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22 August 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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