Childminder EY420200

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 25 February 2015

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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

 The childminder is experienced and regularly undertakes training to strengthen her practice. She effectively uses her knowledge and self-evaluation to help drive improvement and has made significant improvements since her last inspection.  The childminder knows children well and plans a variety of activities that children enjoy and are interested in. She builds on what children know and can do to assist them in their future learning.  Children are happy and confident and have formed strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder acknowledges children's efforts and achievements with lots of praise. This effectively raises children's confidence and increases their self-esteem.  Children are cared for in safe, welcoming and homely environment. Any potential risks are identified and minimised and the childminder carries out daily checks of her home to ensure children can play safely.  Effective partnerships with parents mean children are cared for in accordance with their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always able to be as independent as possible when leading their own play and 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

 extend opportunities for children to make independent choices from the range of toys and resources  provide more ways for parents to share their ideas and suggestions as part of the self- evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines. She carried out observations with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including the childminder's qualifications, policies and procedures and the children's learning and assessment records. She also talked to the childminder about her priorities for improvement and discussed her self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the various signs and symptoms of abuse and of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She evaluates her provision and has worked closely with the early years advisor to address the areas for improvement set at the last inspection. This has resulted in improved outcomes for children. In addition, she shares best practice issues with other childminders to help keep her skills and knowledge up to date. The childminder plans a good range of activities around children's next steps in learning to ensure children make good progress. Any gaps in children's learning are discussed with parents and quickly addressed. Effective partnership working with local schools and nurseries helps children to be ready for the move when the time comes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully uses her experience and knowledge to provide good quality learning experiences for children. She plans interesting experiences based on her observations of children's developmental needs and interests. This helps to ensure that children are motivated to learn and prepares them for the next stage in their learning. The childminder gets down to the children's level while speaking and introduces new words to help support children's communication and language skills. Children enjoy looking at books and join in with familiar nursery rhymes. The childminder uses demonstration, a range of questioning techniques and a running commentary to enhance children's learning and development. She provides children with plenty of opportunities to be physically active both indoors and outside. The childminder talks to parents about their child's progress and successfully supports them with extending their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure children settle quickly and their individual needs are effectively met. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations for the children and effectively teaches them to share, take turn and to use their good manners. Children are helped to consider and value diversity. They have access to a range of resources which acknowledge cultural differences and learn to respect each other. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for children through good hygiene routines. Food provided by parents is stored appropriately to ensure children's well-being is protected. Children benefit from walks around the local community and planned outings to various places of interest. This helps children to extend their social skills and build on their personal and emotional development in readiness for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and keen learners and thoroughly enjoy activities that help them to learn through play. They use their imagination well as they play with construction resources to create structures. They count blocks and are beginning to learn to compare, match and recognise colour. Younger children learn to be confident communicators and clearly express their needs. Children are supported effectively to develop the key skills needed for their future learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420200 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1050662 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was originally registered in 1989 and re-registered in 2010. She lives in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. The childminder operates all year round from 8am 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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