Childminder, Out-of school day care in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2016 22 May 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 how young children learn and develop. She plans a wide range of activities that promotes learning through play. The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children can make choices about their play and learning.  Children are happy and enjoy their time at this welcoming setting. The childminder provides a relaxed and homely environment where children feel emotionally safe and secure.  Children's well-being, health and physical development are promoted successfully. They learn about the importance of healthy eating and have good opportunities to spend time outdoors.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model who encourages good manners and sharing. She speaks to the children in a calm and respectful way.  Partnership with parents works well and information is shared effectively. The involvement of parents in their child's learning and care ensures that children's

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This provision is good

individual needs are quickly identified and met successfully.  The childminder is experienced and demonstrates a good commitment to professional development. She undertakes training and reflects on her provision to identify ways that can further improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to extend their awareness of other people's lives and traditions.  The childminder does not always make full use of opportunities to exchange information with other early years settings that children attend.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to learn about the lives of other people and communities  extend partnerships with the local school to further enhance continuity in children's care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities and assessed the impact they have on the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications. She looked at children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures. She spoke to the childminder about her plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents detailed in questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection the childminder has taken positive steps to enhance her provision. The childminder has made good progress in developing her planning, observation and assessments. This works well to track the progress children make and involve parents in their child's learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended a good level of training. This has enhanced her knowledge of child protection procedures and helps ensure children's safety and welfare. The childminder ensures the premises are safe and secure and takes steps to minimise any risks to children in the home and on outings. Partnerships with parents are good and they comment positively about the childminder and the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the information gained from her observations to identify children's next steps in learning. This ensures they make good progress in readiness for school. Children's learning is enhanced through the childminder's meaningful conversations and well-considered questions as they play. Children talk confidently about what they enjoy doing. Pretend play and outdoor play are firm favourites. Children have good opportunities to use their imagination through role play. They like to play with dolls and pretend to take them to the cinema. Children access resources to develop their creative skills as they decide to make paper snowflakes. The childminder talks to them about making patterns and to think about different shapes and size as they play. She supports children, helping them to recognise and write their name and develops their skills in counting and number recognition.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development are strong. Children are treated equally and learn to consider each other's needs through their play and interactions. The childminder knows the children well and good settling-in arrangements ensure children's individual needs are known and met. She talks to parents about the skills and abilities children have when they start. The childminder uses this information to good effect to plan resources and activities to help children progress in their learning. The childminder ensures children's safety and children know how to evacuate the premises in an emergency. Children enjoy outings to local parks, farms and soft-play centres. Children are cared for in a clean and well-organised family home. They learn about good hygiene routines and develop good self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and develop the key skills they need for school and future life. They develop good independence skills and learn how to foster positive relationships with their peers. They are confident, independent and make choices about their play. Children enjoy using their imagination in play and they develop skills in literacy and mathematics.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456249 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1043171 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 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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