Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 17 December 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 has a good understanding of child development. She provides children with a wealth of first-hand experiences in her home and when out in the community.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. The childminder joins in with children's play. She interacts positively, which helps young children remain interested and engaged in their purposeful play and learning.  Children are very happy and settled and build strong attachments with the childminder. She provides a safe, secure and caring environment for all children and ensures their individual needs are effectively met.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder continually shares information with them about their child's progress. She regularly shares ideas about how parents can continue their child's learning at home.  Children's speaking and listening skills are promoted extremely well. The childminder engages them in conversations and clearly reinforces specific words to clarify their

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This provision is good

vocabulary and extend their early language.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always incorporate the next steps she identifies for children's learning into the experiences and activities she provides. This does not best support children to achieve at the highest levels.  The childminder is committed to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. However, she has not fully considered different ways to further enhance her own teaching practice to truly enrich her provision.

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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

 make better use of the next steps identified for individual children's learning, to provide the highest levels of challenge and increase the potential for them to make even more rapid progress in their learning  focus professional development more specifically on enhancing the quality of teaching to help provide excellent outcomes for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the children engaged in play, a range of learning activities and daily care routines.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training, and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded on letters sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She fully understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder identifies and minimises risks to keep children safe. All adults living and working on the premises are suitably vetted. The childminder completes all mandatory training and keeps herself well informed of new guidance. She works closely with another childminder to gain ideas and share good practice. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision using views from parents and children. She accurately identifies her strengths and areas for further development. The childminder is always striving to improve and she has a strong vision for the future of her setting. The childminder identifies gaps in children's learning and provides activities to help them catch up, so that every child makes good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She knows the children well and provides a wide range of resources and equipment for the children to explore and investigate. The childminder provides many experiences across all areas of learning. She models how to use tools and equipment and allows children the freedom to explore and develop their own ways of doing things. The childminder gains information from parents to help her to determine children's starting points for learning. She observes and assesses the progress children make and plans activities to generally build on what children know and can do. The childminder introduces counting and colours to extend children's learning. She provides many opportunities for children to explore their creativity and imagination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and are developing a strong sense of belonging. The childminder helps children to learn about the world around them. She uses books and discussions to build on children's awareness of the similarities and differences in people and communities. Equipment is displayed so that children are able to make independent choices in their play. Children have access to a stimulating outdoor environment. They are encouraged to use a range of equipment safely, which helps to promote their physical skills. Children's behaviour is good and they are learning boundaries, relative to their age. The childminder is a good role model and has a kind, caring and sensitive nature. She regularly offers praise and encouragement, which gives children the confidence to persist at tasks. Children are developing an eagerness to learn and to try new things.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are curious and regularly explore how things work. Children build their confidence in using and understanding language. They make their needs known and follow simple instructions well. Children enjoy listening to nursery rhymes and are beginning to join in with their favourite songs. They develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they complete simple puzzles and build towers. Children are successfully gaining the skills needed to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227666 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 864401 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Kings Heath, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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