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 Good

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The provision is good

Children show they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. They enjoy spending time with the warm and caring childminder and develop strong bonds with her. The childminder encourages children to be helpful. They willingly tidy away toys when they have finished with them and like to do things for themselves. For instance, they wipe their own faces at snack time. The childminder teaches children to behave well, and children are polite and friendly. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to learn about the world around them and meet new people. For instance, children visit the nearby library, park and local toddler groups. The childminder supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She ensures that children wash their hands after using the toilet and before they eat. Children have plenty of opportunities to be active indoors and outdoors. The childminder encourages children to drink fresh water regularly.

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The provision is good

Children develop a love of books. They thoroughly enjoy story time with the childminder and listen intently. The childminder encourages children to be active participants as they link the story to their own experiences. For instance, children recall a recent visit to see farm animals. All children, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning and development. Children display positive attitudes towards their learning.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder is knowledgeable and professional. She has a good understanding of child development. She creates a curriculum for each child that supports their learning and takes account of their current interests. However, at times, children are unable to fully lead their own play and follow their interests because toys and resources are restricted to those selected by the childminder. n The childminder is passionate about supporting children with SEND. She works in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure that children receive timely and specialist support. She ensures that targeted plans are in place to support these children to make the best progress they can. n The childminder is a good role model. She supports children to use good manners, be kind to each other, share and take turns. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their mathematical knowledge. Children learn to recognise numbers, match number to

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quantity and solve simple calculations. n Children enjoy sensory play as they hunt for numbers hidden in sand. They are delighted when they find a number and correctly place it in the pot nearby with the corresponding number. However, the childminder does not always give children time to explore and investigate resources in their own way and in their

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need to do better?

15 April 2024 own time during adult-led activities. n The childminder supports children's language development effectively. She is a good role model. She introduces new words that children repeat and use. The childminder provides commentary as children play. She uses her good questioning skills effectively. For example, she asks children open-ended questions, such as 'what', 'why' and 'I wonder'. Children enjoy story time with the childminder. They interact as the childminder reads. They talk about how the sheepdog 'helps the sheep'. n The childminder prioritises children's safety. She undertakes daily checks of her home to help identify and remove any risks within the environment. She has measures in place to keep children safe when on trips outside of the home. n The childminder helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem. For example, she provides plenty of praise and encouragement for children's efforts

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and achievements. She displays children's creations in the playroom so that they understand that their work is important and valued. n The childminder places a strong focus on her own professional development. She undertakes regular training to help update her knowledge and skills. She welcomes support from the local childminding mentor programme that helps her to reflect on and improve the service she provides. n Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. They comment on the good progress their children make in the childminder's care. The childminder provides regular information to parents about children's learning and ideas for what they can do at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interest first.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to make their own choices and decisions about the toys and resources they want to play with n recognise when to step back and allow children to explore and investigate independently during adult-led activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466619 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10317463 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 22 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates in the Knowle area of Solihull. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status for primary education. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This is 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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' written views, which were provided by the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

15 April 2024 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

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