Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 26 February 2010

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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 uses accurate observations and assessments to identify and plan for each child's future learning needs. Children are motivated to learn which prepares them well for moving on to school.  Children are cared for in a welcoming and homely environment where they learn through play. They use a good range of toys and resources which are age-appropriate and organised well to support children's developing independence and self-motivation.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are addressed well. The childminder's relationship with children is good and they are happy and settled.  Children are provided with nutritious snacks and the childminder teaches them about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They follow good hygiene practices and clearly understand when and why they need to wash their hands.  Partnerships with parents are good. A gradual settling-in period is agreed with parents

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This provision is good

according to their child's needs. Parents are well informed about the progress their children are making and how they can extend their learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain extremely detailed information about children's achievements from parents.  The childminder provides few opportunities for children to learn about technology.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents when children first start, in order to be able to identify children's starting points more promptly and precisely from the outset  provide more opportunities for children to learn about technology so they are able to explore and make sense of how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that are used for the care of children.  The inspector observed practice and interactions between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines, carried out observations with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, suitability checks, qualifications, policies and procedures and children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information detailed in letters and questionnaires.

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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. She is experienced and well qualified and uses her knowledge well to deliver good quality teaching to help children make progress. The childminder effectively monitors children's learning, resulting in any gaps being quickly identified and acted on. Documentation is well organised and policies and procedures are implemented effectively and shared with parents. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. She regularly reflects on all aspects of her provision and has effectively addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. The childminder works closely with other early years professionals and parents. She regularly seeks their views to help her improve the quality and effectiveness of her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

practice and to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and confident and are keen to participate in all activities. The childminder provides a good variety of indoor and outdoor experiences to encourage children to develop skills and have fun. For example, children develop their mark-making skills as they draw around leaves that they have collected on their way home from school. Children show increasing skill using number, colour and shape. They recognise the changes in the colour of the leaves and confidently match, count and compare them. They learn to use scissors safely as they cut around their drawings. Children extend their vocabulary as the childminder introduces new words, such as delicate and fragile. They join in with stories and learn letters and sounds. The childminder interacts well with children, regularly engaging them in meaningful conversations and asking questions to make them think.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to share, take turns and be thoughtful and considerate to each other. The childminder talks to children about each other's differences and supports them to understand diversity and equality. Younger children demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure as they confidently move around the environment. Children learn about what is dangerous and how to keep themselves safe. They know about fire safety and the procedure for evacuation in an emergency because the childminder regularly practises this with them. Children have good opportunities for daily exercise and fresh air. They enjoy playing outdoors in the well-equipped garden and benefit from visits to local parks and organised groups. This extends children's confidence and social skills and supports their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy themselves, are keen to learn and make good progress. Children actively gain the skills and attitudes needed for their future learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337249 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 862724 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Erdington, Birmingham. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and 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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