Childminder EY430485

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 21 December 2012

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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 through play. She creates a welcoming and caring environment where children can relax after school with their friends and have fun.  Children enjoy a good range of activities and the childminder plans activities based on their interests and requests. The childminder knows how to guide children's learning and makes sure this complements the learning that takes place in school.  Children are happy, confident and settle quickly in the childminder's care. The childminder is friendly and caring and she knows children well. This helps children to feel safe and secure and fosters their emotional well-being effectively.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps children to manage their feelings and emotions in a positive way. Children have good self-esteem and confidence. The childminder provides children with a good role model, helping them to treat each other

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This provision is good

with respect and understand the needs of others.  Children's health and physical development are promoted successfully. Children are provided with well balanced, home-cooked meals and healthy snacks. They benefit from being physically active and have fun. Children follow good self-care routines and have very good opportunities to spend time outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The views of parents and children are not included in the evaluation of the provision.  The programme for professional development is not focused sufficiently on raising the good quality of the provision even further.

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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

 include the views of parents and children in the evaluation process in order to help identify further ways to improve the overall quality of the provision  focus professional development more sharply on raising the overall quality of the provision further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for the care of children.  The inspector observed children engaged in a range of play and learning experiences indoors and outside.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises and evidence of the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures and planning documents. She talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents detailed in references provided on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. Good links are in place with the local school. The childminder knows about each child's school day and this promotes continuity and consistency in children's learning and care. Children's safety is given good priority. The childminder makes sure that children are cared for in a secure environment where any potential risks are minimised. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment very positively about the childminder and the care she provides. They speak about her caring nature and the support given to children and how her pastoral care has promoted children's confidence. Children speak with confidence about what they enjoy, such as trips to the park and making memory boxes. Children say, 'We love it here'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from their time spent with the childminder before and after school. She motivates children successfully through the activities and experiences she provides. The childminder knows children very well and she takes into account their ideas and interests when planning activities. The childminder places a good focus on strengthening the skills children learn at school, in a fun and exciting way. She uses this to guide her practice and plans activities, such as food tasting sessions where children try out a range of spicy foods. The childminder talks to them about the different ingredients and asks for their views when they taste the different spices. Children develop their imagination very effectively as they make up their own games. This involves cooking toast for visitors, looking after their babies and planning a trip to Spain. The childminder responds skilfully to meet the needs of children, helping them develop their confidence, language,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

mathematical and literacy skills to a good level. The childminder interacts well with children as they play. She weaves numbers, counting, measuring and size into discussions. The childminder encourages them to work together to solve problems, for example, when they assemble cots for the dolls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and clearly enjoy being cared for by this enthusiastic childminder. The childminder is very attentive and her interactions with children are very friendly and warm. Children build positive friendships with children of all ages and older children enjoy helping younger children during activities. Children are given time to talk about their day at school and the childminder listens carefully to what they have to say. They learn about the expectations for good behaviours and how to play together harmoniously, share and take turns. Any disputes are dealt with in a sensitive way and children are encouraged to find their own resolution to issues wherever possible. Good attention is given to helping children to learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder is vigilant and she supervises children well. Children learn about road safety on the walk to and from school and understand how to evacuate the premises in an emergency. The childminder places a

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

good emphasis on promoting equality and diversity and helps children to learn about the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430485 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1059921 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. She operates her provision from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.30pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time. The childminder provides wrap-around care for children who attend a local primary school.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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