Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 15 February 2013

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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 the support children need for their learning and play. She provides a wide range of activities and resources, and maintains children's interests and keeps them focused.  The childminder reviews her practice regularly and has sustained the changes made since the last inspection. She clearly identifies strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder monitors the provision in her childminding setting to ensure children's needs are met effectively.  The childminder has many discussions with parents and obtains information about learning from other providers where children attend. There is a shared understanding of the support children need to maintain continuity and make good progress in their learning.  Children are well behaved and know what is expected of them. They consistently follow the childminder's rules and learn to have regard for others. They develop good social

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This provision is good

skills, such as taking turns during conversation at the dinner table.  Children's independence is well promoted. They put away their shoes tidily on return from school and attend to their personal hygiene needs competently. They have opportunities to select resources from the wide range available.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide rich opportunities for children to build on their understanding of the world and to learn about other cultures.

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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

 help children to extend their understanding of the world and to learn about other cultures.

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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 play and learning activities indoors.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of 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 report concerns and protect children. She gives priority to safety and carries out rigorous risk assessments of the premises and procedures in place, including the use of public transport. She maintains her professional development well. The childminder has attended relevant training and extended her knowledge about first-aid procedures. This helps her to promote children's welfare more effectively. The partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are pleased with the excellent quality of care the childminder provides. They commend her warmly for the progress children make in their confidence and self-assurance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children with their learning and play activities very well. Children enjoy imaginative play as they use a selection of bricks to build castles. They have well- developed language skills and clearly explain their ideas to assemble bricks according to colours. They use positional language appropriately as they place an imaginary flag on the top of the castle. The childminder joins in with children's play, and promotes their listening and attention well as she provides a reason for moving pieces around. Children take the lead and actively develop their play activities. They have good numeracy skills and clearly identify high and low items. The childminder encourages children to test their abilities by providing a range of board games and puzzles, so that they learn to solve problems and find their own solutions during play. Children develop essential skills for their learning at

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form very strong relationships with the childminder and confidently discuss their day at school. They share information about special events planned for the following day and explain the reasons for these. Children are self-assured and make close friendships with older children. They play well together and understand the rules of games and taking turns. Children receive firm messages about healthy lifestyles. They know the reasons for eating the healthy meals served daily and have frequent drinks. Children have many opportunities for physical exercise. They walk part of the way from school and play regularly in the local park. Children have a good understanding of keeping safe. They learn about road safety as they also travel by bus daily. The childminder ensures children maintain a positive attitude to school and learning. She obtains information daily about their experiences and boosts their self-esteem with lots of praise and positive comments

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318452 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1042700 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Weoley Castle area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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