Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection dates

Previous inspection date 7 October 2015 - 8 October 2015 13 May 2015

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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 that she understands the statutory requirements. She has made significant improvements to her setting since her last inspection.  Children are provided with healthy snacks to promote their good health. The environment is safe and welcoming. The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines.  The childminder provides a friendly environment where children appear happy. Their emotional well-being is promoted effectively. Children's physical development is promoted well. All children are active and play outside in the fresh air each day.  The childminder knows children well and shows that she is interested in what they are doing. Children are keen to play and interact with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make good use of the information that she gathers from parents about the progress children make in communicating in their home language.  The childminder does not build enough on children's keen interest in the natural world.

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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

 take account of the information parents share about their child's development in using their home language and make more precise assessment of children's communication and language development overall  provide more opportunities for children to observe, explore and investigate the natural world around them.

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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 looked at relevant documentation with regards to children's learning, welfare and safety.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and two co-childminders.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with her co-childminders. She has reviewed and made positive improvements to the care and learning environment. She continues to evaluate the quality of her provision. Partnership work with outside agencies has also strengthened her practice. All children make good progress and their development is monitored. The childminder regularly communicates with parents about children's home life. She encourages children and their families to learn about different cultures and festivals. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what action to take if children are at risk of harm. She takes all necessary steps to remove any identified hazards to help keep children safe. The childminder is well qualified and ensures that she continues to improve her teaching. She keeps mandatory training up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. Children who speak English as an additional language are gaining confidence to speak and communicate in English. The childminder obtains general information about children's starting points and uses this to track their progress. However, she does not always take into account the information that she gathers about what children know and can do in their home language. This means that her assessment of children's communication and language development is not as precise as other areas. The childminder follows children's interests and joins in with their chosen play. However, the childminder does not build enough on children's interest in the natural world. Children are developing their early mathematical skills. They are encouraged to count quantities during their play and they talk about items being big and small. An established daily routine ensures that children benefit from a mix of adult-led

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy visits to the library and farm and regularly attend local groups with the childminder. This gives them the opportunity to meet other children from the local community. Children are encouraged to gain self-help skills that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. After playing outside they take off their coats and take them to hang on their pegs. The childminder is affectionate and caring. Children show that they feel safe and secure because they settle quickly when they arrive. Children play well together and learn to have regard for the feelings of others. The childminder consistently encourages sharing. The childminder is a good role model and the positive environment helps to foster children's emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language and who receive funded early years education, make good progress. This helps to ensure they learn skills they need to be ready to start school. They become confident and motivated learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431341 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1015800 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Birmingham. She operates term time only from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children, and supports children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder works with two co-childminders.

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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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