Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2015 23 April 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is a qualified teacher and uses her training to provide children a varied range of activities and resources based on their interests and learning needs.  The childminder monitors children's progress regularly. She makes effective use of the information she gathers to ensure children are developing as expected. Consequently, all children make good progress.  The childminder's home is welcoming and provides children with free flow access to the outdoor area. As a result, children are relaxed and confident and make independent choices about what they would like to do or where to play.  Children learn good behaviour. The childminder manages behaviour well and has good strategies in place to make sure rules and boundaries are understood by children.  The childminder has a clear understanding of local child protection procedures and understands what to do if she is concerned for children's safety. She takes all

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This provision is good

reasonable steps to make sure children are safe and secure in her care.  The childminder shows a commitment to her professional development. She has attended a number of training courses, which helped her to have a good understanding of how children learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make good use of opportunities to develop children's understanding of quantity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 help children to develop their knowledge and understanding of quantity as part of their mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers present during the inspection and from information included in the childminder's own parental survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She makes good use of her observation and assessment procedures to monitor children's progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of local child protection procedures and keeps her knowledge up to date with regular training. She demonstrates the capacity to continuously improve her provision over time. The childminder works with parents well and seeks their views through questionnaires. Additionally, she meets with other childminders at local groups and uses various media to gather ideas and share thoughts on practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are well prepared for their next stages of development. Young children's language skills are promoted well. The childminder reads stories to children and they ask her questions. Children make marks on twigs using paint. They use their imagination and begin to give meaning to their artwork. The childminder encourages children to develop their physical skills. They enjoy exploring how windmills work while running in the breeze. Children learn about safety. For example, they know they must take care while jumping on the trampoline. They learn about similarities and difference within the wider community. They enjoy finding out about festivals celebrated by people from other cultures and faiths. The resources they use in their play help children to understand disability. They learn to use tools, such as knives, safely when cutting their own fruit. However, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to learn about quantity as part of their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children attend regularly and behave well. The childminder helps children to understand and learn to respect the boundaries set. As a result, children play cooperatively together and learn to be kind and polite. Children are confident and have secure attachments with the childminder. She gives them a sense of achievement through framing and displaying their work in the playroom. The childminder helps children to be well prepared for their move to school. She gives them reassurance and arranges for them to visit the new setting. Children enjoy regular fresh air and exercise in the garden and when they go on trips. They learn good, healthy routines, such as washing their hands before meals to wash away germs.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps children to make good progress in their learning. They comfortably work at typical levels of development for their age. They gain the skills they need to be ready for their future learning and school. Children are happy, feel safe and enjoy their time in the childminder's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436530 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 853768 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Birmingham. She operates term time from 8am to 5.30pm, except Fridays, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has Qualified Teacher Status.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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