Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 6 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 uses good teaching methods to support children in their learning. She has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. Children make good progress in their learning in readiness for school.  The childminder has a wide range of toys and resources that matches children's individual interests. Children choose toys for themselves and use the resources freely. This helps them to develop confidence and to be independent.  The childminder is kind, caring and interacts well with children. They form close attachments with her. This helps her to promote children's emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder reflects well on her provision and seeks the views of children and parents to help her identify areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus on her professional development sufficiently on raising the good quality of her teaching further, in order to help children achieve the highest level of progress in their learning.  The childminder does not share enough information with parents about children's next steps in learning to help them build on their children's learning at home.

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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

 focus professional development more precisely on improving the good quality of teaching further  give parents the information they need to help them guide their children's learning successfully at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and of the suitability of all persons in the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's improvement plans and self- evaluation form.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views expressed through written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Improvements have been made since the last inspection. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about the procedure to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She has the relevant contact details of the Local Safeguarding Children Board and knows that concerns must be reported without delay. The childminder has appropriate knowledge and skills to enable her to keep children safe. She has a current first-aid qualification and has completed training in child protection. The childminder is experienced, well qualified and passionate about her role. She observes and monitors children's progress effectively. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in children's development. The childminder has developed effective strategies for working in partnership with other settings that children move on to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers important information from parents about what children already know and can do. She builds on this with her own observations of children's achievements and uses this to plan individual next steps for children's learning. The childminder gets involved with children's play. She praises them and encourages them to learn new skills. Children are confident and initiate their own play and learning activities. The childminder involves them in decision making about which activity to do next. She promotes children's communication and language skills well. The childminder introduces new words to children and models and repeats clear and simple language. Children develop early mathematical skills. The childminder encourages children to count as she blows bubbles into the air. Children squeal with delight as they join in counting the bubbles before they reach the floor.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children have time to adapt to their new surroundings when she begins to care for them. Parents and children are invited to visit on several occasions before the children are left with her. This helps to ensure that children feel confident, safe and secure. Children are developing good independence skills in readiness for school. The childminder encourages children to learn to take off their jacket, telling them to pull the zip all the way to the bottom. She praises children when they manage these new skills. This promotes children's have-a-go attitude to learning. Children are developing a good understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They are provided with a variety of fruit at snack time and nutritious, balanced meals. The children's physical health is further promoted through daily outdoor play in the childminder's garden and through visits to local parks and open spaces.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, independent learners who are keen to join in with the activities on offer. They make good progress from their starting points. Children enjoy favourite stories and readily join in with familiar phrases. They enjoy listening to their favourite songs and join in, using musical instruments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504727 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1040927 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in the Selly Oak area of Birmingham. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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