Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2015 18 May 2009

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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 demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts purposefully with the children to support their learning and development and to help them make good progress.  The childminder uses robust risk assessments. This helps her to ensure children are safe and secure at all times in her care.  The childminder is committed to providing children with good quality care and learning experiences. She seeks support and attends training to improve her practice. The childminder has completed a formal childcare qualification since her last inspection, which has had a good impact on the learning experiences she now offers children.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She is committed to working together with them to ensure children benefit from continuity in their care and learning. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's time in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered the way resources are organised to help babies make more choices about their play and learning.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to directly engage parents in supporting their children's learning.

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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

 increase opportunities for babies to make independent decisions about their play and learning  extend the ways in which parents are able to contribute directly to their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of all adults working with the children or living on the premises.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and a parent at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and safeguarding is effective. She is able to identify signs of possible abuse and knows how to report concerns about a child's welfare. Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments, ensuring children's safety in her home and while on outings. The childminder evaluates her service effectively to make improvements that benefit children. Partnerships with parents are good and they are happy with the service she provides. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as child protection and first aid. In addition, she consistently broadens the range of training she attends to extend her knowledge further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder effectively supports children to gain an awareness of differences in people, cultures and traditions. The childminder ensures communication and language development is a key focus of her teaching. She speaks to children in their home languages and ensures that from a young age they have a good grasp of English. She models words for children to repeat and responds well to their early sounds as they gurgle, babble and squeal. Children make good progress with their communication and language skills and this supports them well for the next stage in their learning. The childminder makes regular assessments of children's learning and development and uses this information well to plan for children's individual learning. The childminder regularly takes babies to groups where they access a sensory room and interact with other children. Their physical development is supported well as they stretch

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a very kind and caring manner, responding well to the individual care needs of the children. She provides reassurance and affection to promote their self- esteem and to help them settle in her care. She talks to parents every day and sends text messages to let them know about their children's progress and activities. The childminder works in partnership with parents so that key routines, such as naps and feeding times, are managed consistently. This helps children to feel comfortable and secure in the childminder's home. The childminder fully promotes children's health and safety. She teaches children about good hygiene practices and washes her hands before preparing food and after changing nappies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the key skills needed for their future learning, such as starting school or nursery. The childminder clearly understands the importance of monitoring the progress children make. This means she is quickly able to identify any gaps in their learning and seek additional help if required. The childminder plans well for individual children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313013 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 862111 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Sheldon area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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