Childminder EY476755

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She has high expectations of children and provides good levels of challenge, helping them to extend their learning.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development and uses the information to plan effectively for the next steps in their learning. Parents receive regular feedback about their child's progress across all areas of learning.  Children are happy in the care of the childminder. They are well behaved and learn to treat others with respect because the childminder models polite interactions and good manners.  Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. They play outside daily or use the play equipment at groups, helping the development of their large muscles very well.  The partnerships with parents are very strong. Parents are highly satisfied with the service they receive. They comment positively on the high levels of confidence children

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet explored opportunities to help children use simple calculations in their learning and play.  The childminder does not always include incentives for children to tidy their toys away.

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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

 provide opportunities for children to develop an awareness of the relationship between numbers and amounts  help children to take more responsibility for carrying out small tasks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor environment. The inspector carried out a joint observation of a play activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and read written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She attends courses regularly and uses her up-to-date knowledge to make improvements in her practice. She has a good knowledge of procedures to report concerns and to protect children from harm. The childminder works effectively with parents to promote children's learning. She provides examples of planned activities, so that parents understand how to complement what she does in her setting. Self-evaluation is accurate and reflects clearly the quality of the childminder's practice. She takes the initiative to obtain information about activities planned by other providers to maintain continuity in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's learning is effectively promoted because the childminder plans well for their individual needs. She uses their preferences to make learning fun. Children look for numbers set out on mats with their favourite play resources, such as garages and a wide selection of vehicles. Pre-school children count confidently and recognise that some numbers are shaped differently when cards are turned around. Younger children recognise at least two colours because the childminder helps them to make links with what they already know. She engages children well and adapts activities skilfully to their individual stage of development. The childminder extends children's vocabulary with words, such as maze, as they move cars around obstacles. Children enjoy learning and are motivated because the childminder gives lots of praise for effort and achievement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong relationships with the childminder because she interacts warmly at all times. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. They independently select resources for play from the storage boxes that are within their reach. Children take turns and learn to share. This helps them to develop an awareness of the needs of others. Children are confident as they explore their surroundings and often invite the childminder to join in with their play. She follows their lead and promotes their self-esteem very effectively with lots of encouragement. Children are focused during role play and demonstrate their abilities as they keep on trying to complete tasks, such as cooking. They learn about healthy options because the childminder serves balanced meals and fresh fruit daily. Children have many opportunities to learn about other cultures through planned activities, such as the celebration of festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are skilled communicators and use language well. Children develop independence skills as they learn to put on clothes. They develop early literacy and numeracy skills through learning and play activities. Children are well prepared for the next stage in learning at nursery or school. They attend groups regularly and learn how to mix and interact with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476755 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 979202 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Yardley area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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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Telephone number

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