Childminder EY444623

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2016 16 September 2014

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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 are happy and settled with the childminder and form close bonds with her. This supports their personal, social and emotional development and helps children to feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder understands how young children learn and make progress. She successfully plans activities based on children's individual interests and abilities to effectively promote their development.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. Information is shared on a daily basis about children's learning, development and routines. As a result, children benefit from continuity of care and learning.  The childminder provides good opportunities for the children to socialise with others at toddler groups where they meet with those of a similar age. Further activities outside the home broaden children's experiences in the wider world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always identify the next steps in children's learning swiftly enough to fully ensure they make the best possible progress.  Arrangements for professional development are not focused sharply enough on raising the quality of teaching to a higher level to help children consistently achieve rapid progress in their learning.

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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 opportunities to more swiftly identify the next steps in children's learning to ensure that they make the best possible progress  build on the current arrangements for professional development, so that further training is identified to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualifications, children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made a very positive start to her childminding service. She has made a good attempt to evaluate her service and has made improvements since her last inspection. She found working in an early years setting valuable in giving her a clearer insight into the early years requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of child protection procedures. She can identify signs of possible abuse and knows how to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has established very warm, positive relationships with parents. Parents spoken to speak highly of the childminder and how well she looks after their children. The childminder understands the importance of developing close links to other settings in her area to support children as they move to school or nursery.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development through play opportunities. Her calm yet enthusiastic approach creates a positive learning environment. She sits on the floor with the children and fully engages with them in activities. The childminder introduces babies to a wide range of musical toys, activity play mats and resources to pull themselves up on as they begin to walk. The childminder plans activities to help her assess young children's development. For example, she shows a baby an object, then hides it behind her, observing their reaction to see if they understand that objects exist when out of sight. The childminder uses good teaching strategies and takes time to help younger children develop self-control, concentration and thinking skills. The childminder speaks with parents every morning to find out what the children have been doing at home. Each evening, she shares information about the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

activities, care and routines of the day. As a result, parents are kept well informed about their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children cuddle close to the childminder for reassurance when meeting someone new and return to her periodically for comfort and support throughout the day. The secure bonds children develop with the childminder help them to move between home and her care with confidence and separate from their parents happily. Children behave well and the childminder acts as a positive role model, teaching them to be kind to each other and share their toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points and develop key skills to help prepare them for starting school. Children's communication and language development are supported very well. The childminder constantly talks to them, supporting their use of new words and increasing their vocabulary. Children develop an understanding of the importance of exercise and leading a healthy lifestyle. They play outside in the fresh air and go for walks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444623 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 995234 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the Stirchley area of Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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