Thoppaveetu Amman Dhandapani, Shangeetha

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

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and homely atmosphere. Children are happy to attend. Parents take comfort in this and share that they feel confident leaving their children in the childminder's care. The childminder demonstrates a calm and kind attitude towards the children. She is a good role model and considers the children's feelings when reinforcing positive behaviour. Children behave well and show a good awareness of the needs of others. They are encouraged to use good manners and support one another when using equipment. Children demonstrate a clear understanding of hygiene routines and use tissues to wipe noses and catch sneezes. They wash their hands after disposing of tissues and sing a familiar song to support them to wash and dry their hands thoroughly.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's learning with activities that meet their individual needs. She provides additional challenge for children based on what they already know and can do. Children have access to a large outdoor space with an allotment area where they can plant, grow and harvest fruit and vegetables. Children feed the birds daily and get excited to see them fly into the bird boxes that are attached to the garden wall.

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n Children's health and well-being is supported effectively. The childminder offers fresh fruit and vegetables every day. She also shares oral health advice with parents and talks to them about the importance of introducing children to the dentist at a young age. n The childminder provides safe and enabling environments for all children. She is a positive role model and helps children to be aware of ways to stay safe. For example, the childminder encourages children to walk and not run along the path to the allotment area, to go slowly and carefully down steps, and to hold on to the rail when climbing the stairs. n Children have access to a wide variety of resources that stimulate their interests and meet their needs. Children are also encouraged to tidy away equipment once they have finished with it. This supports them in developing respect for their environment and for others. n The childminder reflects on the delivery of practice and ensures that the

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activities provided are flexible and meet the needs of the children. Children's next steps are carefully considered and planned for, to support their learning and development. n Children demonstrate a love of singing and story books. The childminder combines singing with storytelling and provides props and musical shakers to add depth to a story and extend the child's understanding of the content of a book. The childminder provides a language-rich environment and supports the

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20 September 2022 children's development by role modelling the correct pronunciation of words and introducing new words to support and help extend their vocabulary. These experiences also help children to develop an awareness of written words. However, they are not given enough opportunities to access mark-making materials to encourage early writing skills. n Children are very confident in exploring the environment. The childminder encourages children to test what they already know and can do. For example, she challenges children to think through and share their ideas if they are struggling with a task. Children receive praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements. n Children's behaviour is good, and they demonstrate high levels of respect for each other. They are able to regulate their emotions with the support of the childminder and recognise the clear boundaries that have been shared to keep

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them safe. However, there are not enough opportunities to help children recognise what makes them unique or to enhance their understanding of each other's similarities and differences and learn to fully embrace diversity. n The childminder has well-established relationships with parents. She regularly gathers their views to help reflect on her practice and enhance the provision for children. The childminder provides parents with updates about their children's progress. They also exchange ideas to help promote children's learning and development consistently, at home and in the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She has attended a variety of online and face-to-face training sessions to equip her in dealing with safeguarding concerns. She is familiar with reporting procedures and is able to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and put measures in place to safeguard the children in her care. The childminder ensures her home is a safe and secure place for the children to attend.

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should:

n enrich opportunities for children to practise mark making and develop their early writing skills n enhance the experiences that help to promote equality and diversity, and build children's awareness about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563716 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10191191 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 4 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 Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed a range of activities, indoors and outdoors, along with interactions between the childminder and children. The inspector assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

20 September 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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20 September 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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