Childminder EY409536

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2016 3 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 plans activities that children enjoy and are interested in. She interacts well with children and builds on what they know and can do to assist them in their future learning. Children are well supported to make good progress.  The childminder is very attentive and responsive to children's physical needs. The close relationship children build with the childminder means their emotional well-being is well supported.  Children have ample opportunities to develop their physical skills during regular outdoor play. They learn about the origin of food and enjoy nutritious snacks and meals. Children follow good hygiene routines which promotes their good health.  There are well-established partnerships with parents. The childminder values parents' views. She asks them to contribute to the evaluation of the provision in order to drive improvement. Parents speak highly of the childminder, recognising the high-quality care

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always supply information to parents about how they can support their child's learning at home.  Children have few opportunities to learn about people from other cultures and with differing abilities, to enhance their understanding of the wider world.

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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

 provide clear information to all parents that supports children's learning even more successfully at home  enhance opportunities for children to learn about people with differing abilities and from other cultures and support their understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to protect children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder checks resources and the environment regularly to make sure they remain safe and suitable for children. The childminder reviews and evaluates all aspects of the provision. She has made good progress since the last inspection and addressed the weaknesses. For example, she has revised her assessment sytems to ensure children are provided with a variety of challenging activities to support their good progress. The childminder is aware of the importance of sharing information with other professionals to ensure children receive complementary care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children receive effective support from the childminder, which means that any gaps in their learning and development are quickly identified and addressed. She interacts very well with children and introduces new words and sounds to help them gain confidence in speaking. The childminder is fully aware of the children's differing interests and abilities and knows them well. She uses information from her observations to plan experiences that are linked to each child's next stage of development. Younger children concentrate well as they look at favourite books with the childminder. For example, they look carefully at pictures of animals and enjoy using their senses as they explore different textures, such as fur and wool. Children develop a strong sense of curiosity and they investigate sand, water and programmable toys. They use their imagination well during role play and enjoy involving the childminder in their activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder's bright and inviting, dedicated play space allows them to play safely under her close supervision. Children learn to understand right from wrong from a young age. The childminder praises them for their efforts and achievements, which helps promote children's self-esteem. Children gain independence and they select their own activities and manage their own toileting needs. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles, including healthy eating. She provides opportunities for regular exercise in the garden and children benefit from outings to the local playgroup and park. 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, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. Children are developing confidence and are self- motivated learners. They show increasing skill in using number to support their play and are learning to recognise colour and shape. Effective teaching helps children to learn key skills and attitudes that prepare them well for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409536 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1050565 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Weoley Castle, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a level 2 early years qualification. She cares for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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