Childminder EY344378

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

The childminder welcomes children warmly into this calm and nurturing setting. She promotes two-way information sharing with parents and carers. This helps the childminder to sensitively support children during changes in their life, such as a new baby in the family. Children have well-developed relationships with the childminder and settle in quickly on arrival. They make good progress in their development. Children engage well in activities and are keen to explore and investigate. The childminder knows children well. Overall, she plans learning experiences based on children's interests and to extend their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to increase their vocabulary effectively through an environment rich in language. She implements various teaching techniques to help to support children's speech and language skills. The childminder sensitively repeats words and emphasises initial letter sounds to ensure that children hear the correct pronunciation. Children understand and respect the childminder's boundaries and routines as they receive concise and age-appropriate explanations. They behave very well and remind each other of the behaviour the childminder expects of them. Children learn how to stay safe and to respect children's need for privacy during their personal care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a good role model. She is kind, patient and encourages children to develop good manners. For example, children remember to say 'please' and 'thank you' at mealtimes, and are kind when they wish to share a popular toy. The childminder is enthusiastic in her interactions with children, and this instils a sense of fun as they play and learn. Children understand and respond readily to requests from the childminder, such as to sit at the table while eating and to go in the bathroom one at a time. The childminder provides clear explanations to help children to understand what is expected of them. n Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children have healthy food and drinks, and ample opportunities to play outdoors. The childminder promotes discussions about the food that children are eating. She explains that some food has too much sugar and is not healthy. Children bring their own lunch and the

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childminder works with parents to ensure the contents are healthy and nutritious. They learn how their body works, such as they talk about their heart 'thumping' during role play. n Children develop a love of books. Children can freely access a wide range of books to support their knowledge and understanding. They frequently select a book for the childminder to read and confidently bring a toy that represents an aspect of the story. The childminder responds happily, and children gather in as they are keen to participate. Children are interested in new words modelled by

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29 September 2025 the childminder and excitedly repeat familiar phrases from books. This builds children's sense of belonging and self-confidence. n The childminder knows children well. She understands that children learn in different ways and are at different stages of development. Children learn new skills as they use tweezers to pick up the toy spiders, build structures and practise putting on their own shoes and coats. The childminder has identified achievable next steps for all children to ensure they build on their existing knowledge and skills. However, the childminder does not consistently use her knowledge of what children need to learn next to extend the most able children's learning. For example, at times, she does not adapt her interactions to teach children more about positional language. n Children are confident learners. They are interested in their environment and freely explore and investigate. Children show good levels of concentration as the

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childminder links activities to their interests, such as dinosaurs and cars. Children are at ease to share their feelings and ideas, and the childminder responds with praise and encouragement. This ensures that all children feel included and valued. n Partnership with parents is well established. They appreciate the adaptable and supportive arrangements offered by the childminder. Parents feel their children learn something new each day as they have lots of different learning opportunities. The childminder uses regular communication to help parents to continue their children's learning 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 interests first.

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should:

n extend children's knowledge and understanding even further when spontaneous learning opportunities arise during activities and routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344378 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10408002 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 5 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Solihull. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides government funded childcare for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector spoke with children to find out what they enjoy. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke with parents to take their views into account.

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Inspection activities

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

29 September 2025 29 September 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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