Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2015 21 February 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

 Children settle quickly in the childminder's home. This is because the childminder's sensitive and caring approach to children promotes their emotional well-being.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. Children benefit from her clear explanations and her calm enthusiasm for learning new things.  Children learn in a bright and welcoming environment that is well planned to meet their needs and interests. The childminder provides a wide range of resources that stimulates children's curiosity and motivates them to play and learn.  The childminder regularly observes children and accurately tracks their development. She plans a range of challenging activities which effectively supports children's next steps in learning. This contributes to the good progress children make.  Children are developing good social skills. They enjoy each other's company. The

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This provision is good

childminder plans trips to local soft play areas where children can mix with larger groups of children.  The childminder is reflective and evaluates the overall quality of her provision. She welcomes parents' ideas and suggestions to drive improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has completed essential training, such as first aid and safeguarding. However, she does not fully focus her professional development on raising teaching to its highest level, in order to support children to make even better progress.

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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

 sharpen the focus of professional development on raising the quality of teaching and practice to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play in the childminder's home.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed adult and child interactions.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of who to contact and what to do in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder has developed links with other settings that children move on to. She shares information about children's learning and care needs. This helps to ensure a clear and consistent approach to children's learning and development. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder has developed good systems to include parents in their children's learning. For example, she shares daily diaries and speaks to them when they collect their children. The regular exchange of information means that parents are kept well informed about their children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She has secure ways to observe, assess and plan for children's learning. This includes gathering information from parents about what children can and like to do at home when they first start. The childminder accurately tracks children's development and plans activities to support them to learn their next steps in development. The childminder uses a range of good teaching techniques as she plays alongside children. Younger children try messy activities they are unfamiliar with. The childminder is skilled at giving them time to explore freely. Children are soon thoroughly engrossed and show delight as they play. The childminder helps children to learn about texture, size and space as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

There is a warm, family atmosphere in the childminder's home. Children are happy and settled. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and gives them reassurance and affection when they are upset or tired. Children show care and respect for their friends as they cuddle each other. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and meals. Children learn about foods that are good for them. They have plenty of fresh air, physical exercise and follow good hygiene routines. This contributes to developing children's healthy lifestyles. The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's personal and emotional development. Children are developing good levels of independence from an early age. Children show motivation, control and coordination as they use cutlery. They readily help to clean tables and tidy away toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning. They learn the key skills they will need in preparation for their move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414562 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 851530 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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