Childminder 228171

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 15 April 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 provides good teaching and promotes children's development well across all areas of learning. She makes accurate assessments of children's achievements and plans effectively for the next stage in learning to ensure they make good progress.  Children are happy in the care of the childminder. They are well behaved and have high levels of confidence. Children are encouraged to make choices throughout all activities and they learn to negotiate the use of resources during play with others.  Children learn about the world around them through varied experiences. They attend groups regularly and have opportunities to play with others from a wide range of backgrounds. Children have access to interesting resources that support their learning of differences in cultures and communities.  Partnerships are very successful. The childminder maintains a three-way flow of information with parents and other providers to ensure children's learning needs are

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This provision is good

met effectively. Parents are particularly pleased with the wide range of activities, the opportunities for outdoor play and the welcoming environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow time for children to think about problems and find their own solutions.  The childminder does not monitor her practice rigorously enough to ensure she uses the most effective methods to raise teaching to an outstanding level.

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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

 allow more time for children to extend their understanding and find their own solutions to problems  develop further the monitoring of teaching to raise the quality of children's learning so that they make outstanding progress in their development.

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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 teaching and learning activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and read written 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 childminder works well with other professionals to review her provision and has clear priorities for improvement. She maintains aspects of her professional development through regular meetings with other childminders. They share information about practice and the childminder adapts hers for the benefit of children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has kept up to date with new information and is well informed about safeguarding procedures should she have any concerns about children in her care. The childminder has met the actions and addressed the recommendations from the last inspection effectively. She now ensures assessments are completed in a timely manner and consistently shares information with parents about children's learning. The childminder supports children well to achieve targets identified for their learning in other settings and to raise their attainment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how to promote children's learning through stimulating, rewarding activities. She models turn taking during conversation so that children copy this and listen while others contribute their thoughts. For example, every child makes decisions about how to develop a teddy bears' picnic. They select equipment appropriately and suggest ideas for food and drink. The childminder integrates simple mathematical challenges. Children observe quantities of food set out for teddies to eat and explain where there is more or less. The childminder adapts her teaching to children's attention span. She makes changes so that they move on seamlessly to other types of play. Children select favourite books and recall parts of the story while the childminder reads. They look at pictures and name familiar characters. Children thoroughly enjoy their learning experiences and are motivated to maintain interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal development is well promoted. The childminder provides many opportunities for them to learn independently. Children remain fully engrossed in role play as they pretend to write shopping lists. The childminder encourages them with lots of praise. She often joins in and follows their lead so that they maintain control to develop their ideas. Children's good health is promoted well. They sample and enjoy a wide selection of fruits and vegetables. They drink water regularly. Children enjoy frequent outings to various venues. They develop the social and emotional skills to interact with others in large groups away from the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop essential skills for the future. They are willing to have a go and keep on trying so that they build on what they already know. Children make consistently good progress from their starting points. They have an appreciation for books and make marks so that they develop pre-writing skills. Children attend to most of their personal hygiene needs independently. They have a good disposition to learning and are well prepared for their move to nursery and eventually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228171 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1050929 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in Walmley, Sutton Coldfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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