Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2015 13 June 2011

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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 childminder provides an inviting and stimulating environment to engage children's curiosity and interests. Children make good progress in their learning supported by the childminder's effective teaching and their eager exploration.  The childminder develops close bonds with children. This helps them to feel confident and secure in her care.  A strong focus on communication means young children are developing good speaking and listening skills. The childminder speaks clearly and sensitively, adjusting her speech in relation to children's level of understanding.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents who are fully involved in plans for their children's learning.  Children benefit from the childminder's strong commitment to ongoing training and the continual improvement of her childminding practice. The childminder regularly shares best practice issues with other childminders to further enhance her knowledge and

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This provision is good

skills.  The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality service to benefit children. She includes the views of parents and children to implement plans to drive improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established a regular exchange of information with other settings that children attend.

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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

 establish a regular, two-way exchange of information with other settings that children attend, in order to promote their good progress through a shared approach.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play in the childminder's house.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures successfully. This underpins the safe and efficient operation of her service and helps to ensure the well-being of children. She has a good knowledge of safeguarding and understands her duty to protect children. She can recognise signs of abuse and neglect and knows the correct procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. The childminder tracks children's progress to ensure they are making good progress in all areas of learning. A range of care and development information is shared with parents. The childminder forms good relationships with families and parents are extremely happy with her provision. Partnerships with other settings are not as robust as not all adults are able to contribute to children's learning and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses good observation and assessment techniques which enable her to plan activities based on children's individual interests and developmental needs. Teaching is consistently good. Children are progressing well as they are encouraged to do new things through purposeful, planned activities. The childminder sensitively communicates with children to extend their speaking skills. She talks about what she is doing and what is happening during routines and as she supports their play. Children have great fun during messy spaghetti play as they search for hidden objects. The childminder asks simple questions that help children to learn about texture, colour and size as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well cared for in a friendly, warm, clean and homely environment. A well- organised playroom means children freely select from a wide range of resources. The childminder is a good role model. She promotes positive behaviour and values, such as sharing and using good manners. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement which develops their self-esteem and confidence well. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks which meet their individual dietary needs. This helps children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. The childminder regularly takes children to visit parks, farms and local attractions. This enhances children's enjoyment of the natural environment and provides a wealth of opportunities to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children gain independence as they make choices and begin to manage their personal hygiene needs. The childminder consistently supports all areas of children's care and development. As a result, children are well prepared for their move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420293 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 852082 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Yardley Wood area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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