Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2016 9 July 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 learning experiences for children. Her qualifications and training contribute towards her sound knowledge of child development. This has a positive impact on the progress children make.  The childminder works effectively with other settings and schools that children attend. She shares information to promote a shared approach towards children's care and learning.  The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's achievements from the start. This helps her to identify and act to quickly close any gaps in children's learning.  Children are very happy and confident in the childminder's care. They develop a good sense of belonging and form strong attachments with the childminder and each other. This helps to promote their emotional well-being.  The childminder reflects on her provision well. She is committed to continuous improvement and promoting good outcomes for children in her care. She gains the

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This provision is good

views of parents, children and other professionals and takes account of these when planning for improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always able to concentrate fully on their learning because the environment is too noisy for them to focus on their activities.  The childminder has not explored different ways of engaging parents in their child's learning to support children's ongoing good progress.

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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 an environment that helps children to concentrate on their learning  strengthen partnerships with parents and encourage them to share more information about their children's interests and achievements at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all persons in the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's improvement plans and self- evaluation form.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has successfully addressed the weaknesses raised at the last inspection. She has developed effective methods to help her structure the educational programmes to ensure that they meet the needs of the individual children. The childminder ensures that the required adult-to-child ratios are met. She maintains a suitable supply of first-aid items which can be used in the event of accidents or injuries. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her child protection training which helps her to be aware of the most recent guidelines from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and understands the procedure to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder maintains a safe environment and supervises children well. Parents are happy with the care and education their children receive. They comment that their children are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers important information from parents when children first start. She uses this information along with her own observations to effectively plan relevant and purposeful activities that children enjoy. Children enjoy being imaginative. They thoroughly enjoy pretending to be the shopkeeper, serving their friends. Mathematical skills are promoted as the children are encouraged to count the money and hand out the change. This activity is extended by the childminder as she asks the children how they will get home after they have finished shopping. Children excitedly suggest they could go on the bus before taking it in turns to pretend to be the bus driver. Children learn about the natural world as they take part in growing their own fruits and vegetables. Children's physical skills are given a high priority. They thoroughly enjoy lots of opportunities for outdoor play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and affectionate towards children. She praises children's efforts and achievements, encouraging them to develop new skills. This helps to boost children's confidence. Children are independent in tasks, such as washing their hands and helping to prepare their own lunch. The childminder promotes children's good health. She provides children with healthy meals and snacks and reminds them of the importance of good handwashing routines. Children behave well. The childminder offers the children gentle reminders about sharing, turn taking and being kind to one another.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive early years funding, make good progress in their learning and development. Children are confident learners who readily join in with the activities on offer. Children are able to select toys and resources independently. This means that they are able to direct their own play. Children have opportunities to build friendships with others. They mix with larger groups of children as the childminder regularly takes them to community groups. Children are gaining the key skills to support their future learning and readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504621 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1051158 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 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1985 and lives in the Northfield area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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