Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2016 11 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 has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her good knowledge of individual children to plan activities that interest and excite them. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They experience warm relationships with the childminder and each other. This builds their self-confidence and boosts their emotional well-being.  Children respond positively to the childminder's calm and relaxed manner. They learn to manage their own behaviour and how to make friends.  The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She gathers children's, parents' and other professionals' views and uses these to identify areas to work towards.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She regularly shares children's ongoing progress with them and values their feedback. Parents are happy with the care

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consider additional ways to support children who speak English as an additional language.  The childminder does not plan group activities that fully engage younger children in their learning.

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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

 explore additional ways to promote the speaking, listening and understanding skills of children who speak English as an additional language  explore ways to encourage younger children to be fully involved during group activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with 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.  The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Improvements have been made since the last inspection. The childminder has made good use of advice and guidance from her local authority advisor. She has implemented a good system for observing and assessing children's progress. The childminder has forged links with other early years settings that children attend. She shares information to promote a shared approach towards their care and learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training. She is aware of the procedures to follow to report concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder provides a safe and stimulating environment and she supervises children well. She is qualified, attends regular training and welcomes the advice and guidance from other professionals. This helps to strengthen her practice and improve the outcomes for children attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes the time to get to know children before they start with her. She gathers important information from parents and uses this to plan activities that match children's interests. The childminder effectively uses her observations and assessments to plan for the next steps in children's learning. She accurately monitors children's progress. This means that she is able to adapt her planning to respond to any gaps in children's learning. Children enjoy stories read by the childminder. They snuggle close to her as she reads and they excitedly join in with familiar parts of the story. The childminder actively engages with the children as they play. She uses mathematical language as she talks to children. This helps children to become familiar with mathematical concepts, such as more than and less than.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, caring and responds well to the emotional needs of children. Children readily accept cuddles and comfort from the childminder when they are feeling tired or frustrated. Children learn to behave well. The childminder acts as a good role model and praises children for their use of good manners. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. They enjoy playing with ride-on toys in the garden and they learn to share and take turns. The childminder teaches the children the importance of keeping themselves safe. For example, she reminds children of the importance of holding the handrail as they climb up and down the stairs. Children's good health is promoted well. The childminder follows good hygiene procedures, for example, ensuring that the children wash their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are developing the skills they need to support their next stage in learning, including moving on to school. Children become independent from an early age. They are confident when putting their shoes on before outdoor play and manage their own care needs when using the toilet. Children have regular opportunities to attend community groups where they have experiences of mixing with larger groups. This helps to extend children's confidence and social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343722 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1050600 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Kings Norton. Her provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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