Childminder EY330127

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 10 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She provides very good challenge and stimulation through a wide range of exciting activities and resources. Children are very interested and engaged in their play and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  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 her care.  Children have a positive attitude to learning. This is because the childminder knows them very well and provides experiences that she knows they enjoy. Children's good language and communication development is well supported through constant conversations and discussions.  The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents. Regular communication promotes continuity of care for children and the sharing of information about their

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This provision is good

learning progress and daily activities.  The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments in her home and on outings. She constantly reviews these to ensure any hazards are minimised.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek sufficiently detailed information from parents before children start, in order to help her to precisely identify children's starting points and plan promptly for their next steps in learning.  The childminder does not regularly ask parents to contribute towards the evaluation of her practice so that they can give their ideas for future developments.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents when children first start, in order to precisely identify their learning and development starting points and use these to inform the initial planning and build on children's knowledge and understanding  improve the system for evaluating practice to include more opportunities to gather and act on the views and suggestions of parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection and observed the outdoor play space.  The inspector observed a range of learning activities in the lounge.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and 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, children's development records, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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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 and she knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as child protection, food safety and first aid. In addition, she attends regular training to improve her professional skills and practice. She evaluates her service, although she is yet to seek the views of parents as part of the process. The childminder has a very good partnership with parents. She ensures they share key information to help children make good progress and keeps them very well informed about their children's daily activities. The childminder is clear about the importance of working with other agencies and professionals to ensure all children achieve well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has considerably enhanced the organisation and range of resources on offer for children. This means children needs are met well and they develop their independence as they self-select their own activities. The childminder's assessments of children are accurate and she has a good understanding of their developmental needs. This information is used to inform planning so that the activities she provides promote each child's learning and they make good progress in preparation for starting school. The childminder's positive interaction supports children's learning successfully. She motivates children by asking questions to encourage their thinking. She recognises that children learn well through play and uses these opportunities to support children's counting and colour recognition. Children enjoy painting pictures of knights as they follow the story about how the people were saved from the dragon.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides clear, consistent boundaries and praises children often. This actively boosts their confidence and as a result, children are very well behaved. Children learn to follow good hygiene practices by ensuring they wash their hands regularly. The childminder arranges to meet with other childminders so that children have opportunities to mix with other children and adults to develop their social skills and confidence. The childminder ensures that children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and they enjoy a range of fresh fruits daily. This contributes to a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving at levels typical of those expected for their age. All children are confident learners and are motivated to engage in play and learning. Children's independence is good and their confidence is high. They instigate their own play as they go to the toy cupboard and choose what they would like out. Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points and develop key skills. Children explore mathematical concepts, such as how many they have altogether or how many more they have, as they line up small-world characters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330127 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1044468 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Stechford area of Birmingham. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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