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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Adults who work with the children are very nurturing. For instance, they give children lots of cuddles and attention when they become slightly unsettled or when they wake from their 'nap time'. This helps children to feel safe and secure. The childminder's curriculum covers all areas of learning. She uses what she knows about the children to plan experiences for them to engage with. Most of the time, children display very positive attitudes towards learning. Children make good progress in their development. They enjoy singing familiar or new songs. The childminder asks them to make a choice about what song they would like to sing or hear. She uses lots of enthusiasm and actions when singing familiar rhymes or songs. Children join in with the actions and words. When children select a word, such as 'reindeers' or 'elves', the childminder then makes up some songs on the spot. Children smile and laugh with the childminder as she sings.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's home. They use their hands and some equipment as they explore sensory experiences. Adults talk to the children about textures, sizes and shapes. Younger children smile and wave their hands in excitement as they achieve their aim of filling up the containers. Older children talk to each other and the adults about what they are doing or making. The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. Adults respectfully remind children of the rules. They talk to children about their actions and support them to regulate their emotions when they become upset.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's curriculum is sequenced well to build on what children know and can do over time. The childminder uses her knowledge about the children to set up exciting activities that capture most children's interest. Most of the time this works well and children remain engaged and enthused to learn. However, there are occasions where some younger children do not. The adults working with them do not support them to re-engage effectively. n The childminder uses information from parents alongside her own observations or assessments well. This helps her to identify what children already know and can do, and what they need to learn next. However, there are some occasions where the childminder does not ensure that children receive the specific or targeted support they require to achieve the task set out for them, for instance, when children do not yet have the skills or prior knowledge they need to answer

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need to do better?

the questions asked or use the tools given to them. n Partnership working with others is good. This helps to ensure that children receive the consistency they require. Where concerns are raised about a child's development, the childminder sets targets and makes referrals swiftly. This practice helps to ensure that children receive the specialist help they require.

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need to do better?

19 December 2024 n The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's daily activities and progress. She provides them with support and guidance for how they can continue their child's learning at home. Parents speak positively about how flexible and caring the childminder is. They report that the settling-in procedures support their child to develop positive bonds with all adults who care for them. n The childminder has regular review meetings with all adults who work with her. She encourages them to reflect on their practice and performance. The childminder also provides the adults with guidance, support and feedback for how their practice could improve further. n All adults support children to learn how they can stay healthy and clean. They change children's nappies where required. Adults also support children to wipe their noses and wash their hands during the day. Children are provided with a

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range of balanced snacks during the day. n All adults working in the childminder's home regularly clean and tidy up during the day. The childminder is reflective and uses feedback from others. This helps her to identify where further improvements could be made to ensure that her home remains safe and clean for children at all times. The childminder has an effective risk assessment in place for her pets. n The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid. She completes the relevant documents and informs parents. The childminder informs Ofsted about any adults who live or work in her home. This enables the required suitability checks to be carried out. The childminder does not allow any adults whose suitability has not been confirmed to work unsupervised with children. Adults working in the home know that they must inform the childminder of any changes to their personal circumstances.

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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 interests first.

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should:

n help younger children to remain engaged and enthused to learn, particularly during free-play opportunities n provide children with the specific skills and/or knowledge they require as they access activities, with an aim to support them to achieve the task at hand.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267691 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10370949 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 17 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2020

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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 from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for children of all ages.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector her home and discussed how she ensures that it is safe, suitable and clean for children. n The childminder talked to the inspector about her curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. n The inspector spoke to parents and/or viewed feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the adults working in the home and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

19 December 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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19 December 2024 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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