Childminder EY434101

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 19 April 2012

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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 organises a broad range of thoughtfully planned experiences for children and supports them to make good progress in their learning.  Children's emotional well-being is promoted well. They are very happy and settled. The childminder is kind and caring towards children and has forged good relationships with their parents.  The childminder often takes children on outings in the local community. Children learn how to socialise with adults and other children and develop an awareness of themselves and others.  Children enjoy easy access to a wide range of toys and make independent choices about their play. Toddlers confidently ask the childminder for help when needed and shows care and concern for the younger children.  The childminder is organised and required documentation is maintained to a good standard. Detailed and robustly implemented policies and procedures support the effective day-to-day running of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not robustly reflect on the quality and impact of her teaching to help promote the best possible outcomes for children.  The childminder does not always exchange clear information with parents about children's interests, needs and achievements. Therefore, a shared approach to successfully supporting children's learning and development is not fully established.

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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

 reflect further on the quality and impact of teaching so that practice is more precisely focused on helping children to make the best possible progress  exchange more precise information with parents to promote greater continuity in children's learning and help gain a more accurate picture of what children know, like and can do.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities and completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the childminding premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder enjoys caring for children and demonstrates a good capacity for continual improvement. She carefully monitors children's progress and ensures that learning experiences provided for them are suitable for their stages of development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to protect children from the risk of harm. Children are supervised well and are taught how to keep themselves safe. Risk assessment is thorough and ensures children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The well-qualified childminder keeps her professional knowledge up to date through attending training, talking to other professionals and through personal research. Recent safeguarding training has increased her knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect. The childminder knows exactly what to do if she has any safeguarding concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She skilfully plans interesting and challenging learning experiences that build on children's existing skills and knowledge. The childminder often plays alongside children, asking them questions and showing interest in the things they say and do. Children are happy and ready to learn. They are comfortable in their surroundings and show a strong sense of curiosity. Babies explore a selection of battery-operated toys placed on the floor and are fascinated by the noises they make as they press various buttons. Toddlers enjoy creative activities and experiment making marks using crayons, pens and chalk. They correctly identify the colours they use and talk about the pictures they are creating.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children to lead active and healthy lifestyles. Children regularly play outdoors and benefit from good opportunities to engage in physical play. Children enjoy the nutritious snacks and meals that the childminder provides and are learning about good hygiene practices. Toddlers routinely wash their hands under the tap in the play kitchen before pretending to make lunch. The childminder is a good role model and ensures children are clear about the positive behaviour she expects. She teaches children to be kind and tolerant, and they quickly learn about the importance of respect and good manners. Toddlers are keen to help the childminder with simple tasks, such as fetching the resources needed for nappy changing. They listen and respond positively to reminders about safe practices and relish the praise they receive for their efforts and achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and quickly gain the many skills needed for school and future life. They are confident and keen learners, thoroughly enjoying activities that help them to learn about number, colour and size. Children are developing good communication and language skills. Babies babble happily as they play and toddlers enthusiastically talk about their home life and past experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434101 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 853489 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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