Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 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 has successfully addressed the areas for development identified at the last inspection. She has worked closely with the local authority to enhance the quality of the provision to benefit children.  The childminder is a positive role model and is very caring and kind towards the children. She interacts well with them and promotes their expressive language as they talk about what they are doing. The childminder encourages and praises children, which helps to promote their self-esteem. Children are eager to try new experiences, concentrate and want to do well.  A wide range of age-appropriate resources and activities is provided and tailored to children's individual needs. This stimulates children's continuing curiosity to explore.  The childminder sets clear boundaries and routines. Children are increasingly aware of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety during their

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This provision is good

walk to and from the local school.  The childminder observes the children in her care. She makes assessments about children's stage of development and the progress they make in their learning. She takes into account their current interests and plans for their future learning. The childminder provides interesting activities to support children's overall development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully involve all parents and children in the evaluation of the service she provides or the plans she makes for further improvement.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help parents extend 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

 find ways to include the views of parents and children when evaluating the provision and making plans for improvement  consider even more ways to help parents extend their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector observed a planned activity and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked children's information and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures, children's learning records and planning documents.  The inspector took account of discussions with parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. She keeps her first aid and safeguarding training up to date and ensures she knows what to do in the event of an injury or emergency. The childminder refreshes her skills and knowledge and carefully considers ideas she can implement within her setting to further improve outcomes for children. For example, she creates effective ways to enable all children to have easy access to toys and resources. The childminder rigorously monitors and tracks children's progress across all areas of learning. This helps to ensure that any concerns in children's development are identified promptly and action is taken to help them catch up quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents before children start so that she understands and can meet their individual needs. She supports young children's communication and language skills effectively. She talks to them as they play, introduces new words and repeats words to reinforce children's understanding. The childminder interacts well with children and gives them enough time to think and act on their suggestions. Children enjoy searching through a box of farm animal figures, correctly naming them and having fun making animal noises. Children confidently explore and try things for themselves. The childminder ensures that children's favourite activities are easily accessible when they arrive. This helps them to settle and feel comfortable in her care. The childminder is skilled at promoting opportunities for children to further develop their mobility skills. Babies have plenty of space to crawl and learn to walk in a safe

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. They form close friendships with each other and the childminder praises them when they behave well. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. For instance, she follows careful hygiene routines when changing nappies to help prevent the spread of infection. Children develop a good understanding of the wider world. They play outside and enjoy visits to their local park, which supports their good health and helps to develop their physical skills. The childminder provides food that is healthy and nutritionally balanced and encourages the children to drink frequently throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning and make good progress from their starting points. Children are inquisitive and active learners who enjoy exploring and solving problems. They are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They know how to manage their feelings and play well together. Children are confident communicators and express their wishes and needs. Children are well prepared for their future learning and for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440109 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1050930 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 2012 and lives in Birmingham. She 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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