Childminder EY332998

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this nurturing childminder's home. They are exceptionally happy and have built strong attachments with the childminder and any assistants she works with. The childminder offers cuddles to children when they get upset. This helps children to feel a sense of belonging. The childminder is a positive role model. She knows the children extremely well and has high expectations for all children in her care. As a result, children have an excellent understanding of routines and expectations.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has a highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum for all children. Children have ample opportunities to develop their learning and development. They are curious and love to explore the resources on offer. For example, older children use bikes with great control as they go up and down the hill. Younger children enjoy going down slides, crawling through tunnels and running as they negotiate space around them. Furthermore, children use chalk to make marks and draw pictures and enjoy building puzzles with their friends. They help each other to place the pieces in order. As a result, children flourish and make excellent progress in this setting.

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The provision is outstanding

Children show high levels of respect for each other. They work together as a team and play harmoniously, sharing toys and resources. Children show mature social skills. They are highly confident and develop positive attitudes to learning. As a result, children's behaviour is exemplary.

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n The childminder has extensive knowledge of child development and how children learn. The childminder knows children's interests and individual needs. She assesses what each child can do and provides engaging learning experiences. The childminder meticulously targets children's next steps through play to quickly close gaps in learning. As a result, children make rapid progress in their learning and development. n The childminder enhances children's experiences. She takes children out on visits to the local church, library and fire station. Furthermore, children join in with daily yoga sessions and weekly Spanish and piano lessons. Children learn and understand about the different notes on a piano by playing games. They read music and develop their finger strength. Older children confidently play nursery rhymes on the piano. This helps to further enrich children's learning opportunities. n Children are independent. They go to the toilet, put on their shoes and tidy up

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after themselves. Furthermore, children wash their hands and put on their aprons to help the childminder prepare lunch. Children peel and chop potatoes,

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21 August 2025 carrots and broccoli. The childminder uses this opportunity to model how to use knives safely. She talks about how vegetables grow and the importance of healthy eating. As a result, children build excellent self-care skills. n The childminder has fostered a real love for books, storytelling and songs. She tells stories to children with enthusiasm and passion. The childminder captures children's attention by including their ideas in her storytelling. Children are encouraged to take turns to share their ideas. For example, children talk about how they would like to be a superhero in the story with special 'laser eyes'. She introduces actions and asks children to join in by using 'grabbing' hands and jumping. The childminder expertly weaves in opportunities to use new words to extend children's language skills. As a result, this sparks children's imagination and develops their communication skills even further.

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n The childminder's interactions with children are purposeful. She develops children's mathematical skills through play. For example, she counts with children as they use wooden rings and talks about different shapes they make from sand. The childminder skilfully asks questions to challenge children's thinking. Furthermore, she extends children's prior knowledge and understanding of the world by supporting them to learn about different celebrations and cultures. As a result, children are confident communicators and have greater knowledge about the wider world. n Parent partnerships are highly valued by the childminder. Parents say she is 'kind, genuine, and goes above and beyond'. They comment that their children have made lots of progress in their development. The childminder gains comprehensive information from parents when their children start at the setting. Parents value the settling-in sessions. Furthermore, the childminder has strong

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partnerships with other settings and schools the children attend. Information is shared regularly to ensure that children receive smooth transitions. n The childminder is highly reflective and dedicated to continuously improving her practice. For example, recent training on physical development and early literacy has helped her to gain a deeper knowledge to help support children's learning and development. The childminder regularly monitors her assistants' practice through observations and discussions. This helps to enhance practice so that all children make excellent progress.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332998 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10407466 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 9 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Castle Bromwich. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She works with assistants and provides funded early education for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision and discussed her curriculum. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 August 2025 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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21 August 2025 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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