Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2016 23 January 2013

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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 regularly shares information with parents about children's development. She provides them with ideas to support children's learning at home.  The qualified childminder has developed effective systems for assessing children's progress and uses these successfully to help move children forward in their learning. She provides lots of opportunities to encourage children to lead their own play and make decisions for themselves.  Children behave well and have developed secure attachments with the childminder. The childminder is caring and patient. She provides a welcoming environment that helps children to feel safe and develop confidence.  Children gain a good understanding of healthy lifestyles as they enjoy outside play in the fresh air. Children learn about the local community and similarities between themselves and others during regular outings.  The childminder works well with her co-childminder and assistant. They evaluate and

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This provision is good

monitor the provision to drive forward improvements for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not yet sharply focused on driving the quality of teaching to the highest standard.  At times, the childminder does not enable younger children to be fully included in activities to further extend their curiosity and need to explore.

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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

 focus more closely on the programme of professional development that increases the potential to raise the quality of teaching to outstanding levels  increase opportunities for younger children to explore and develop their curiosity and investigation skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at those areas of the premises 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 self-evaluation and took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has effective policies and procedures in place which are used well to help keep children safe. She undertakes regular risk assessments of her home and for outings. The childminder forms good partnerships with other settings that children also attend. Information to provide continuity for children's care and learning is regularly shared. The childminder seeks and values the opinions of parents gained from questionnaires and discussions. This helps to ensure that all views are considered before any changes are made.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of children to plan for what they need to learn next and to identify any gaps in their learning. Children are active and enthusiastic learners. They use their imaginations well, making pretend rockets and oxygen tanks from plastic bottles and boxes. They extend their communication skills as they talk to each other about their imaginary ideas. Children enjoy reading stories and listen attentively during story time. The childminder organises external visitors to deliver weekly Spanish lessons for the children. She values children's additional languages, encouraging them to count and sing songs in Spanish. The childminder makes very good use of the stimulating play area to help promote children's learning. Children are fascinated as they study and discuss a disused wasp nest. They talk about the shapes of the cells inside the nest and what they feel like to touch. Children enjoy using guttering and scales to experiment with water.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

They learn about growing and planting and explore the mud area outdoors, which promotes their understanding of the wider world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Resources are well organised and children can easily find what they need. Children move around the areas confidently, enjoying a variety of different experiences. For example, children enjoy the sensory experience of listening to the bubbles burst as they jump up and down or walk on bubble wrap. Children's health and well-being are fostered well. They benefit from daily home-made meals that are well balanced and healthy. Partnerships with the local schools children attend are well established. The childminder works closely with them to ensure there are consistent targets for children's learning and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are increasingly independent. They tidy away toys and put on their coats and shoes. Children learn how to use books with care and listen intently to stories. They enjoy exploring and trying out their own ideas. Children use their imaginations well in role play and develop good communication and social skills. They demonstrate that they are well prepared for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231472 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1074558 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year old children. She provides care for children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder works with a co-childminder and assistant.

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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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