Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2016 20 September 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides children with a good range of learning experiences which is individually tailored to their needs. As a result, they are enthusiastic and motivated to learn.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are strong. All children are seen as unique individuals. They are treated equally and develop a good sense of belonging in the welcoming environment, supporting their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder talks with children, providing them with opportunities to hear new words and extend their vocabulary. Consequently, children make good progress in their communication and language development.  The childminder regularly takes children to local community groups and parks. Children develop good social skills, learn about nature and experience lots of fresh air and physical exercise.  Parents speak highly of the childminder and how she supports their children. The

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This provision is good

childminder is very committed to working in partnership with parents and other professionals, such as the nursery and Reception class teachers. This effectively contributes to children's care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have rich opportunities to develop their understanding of similarities and differences in themselves and others.  The childminder does not focus her professional development on raising the quality of teaching in order to help children make rapid progress 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

 help children to gain a deeper understanding of the similarities and differences that connect them to, and distinguish them from, others  focus professional development more precisely on increasing the potential to deliver the highest quality of teaching and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the childminding premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records, qualifications, children's assessment records and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of the views of parents recorded on questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder clearly understands her role in safeguarding children and the action to take in the event of a concern. She attends regular training to refresh her knowledge of how to protect children. The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her knowledge and skills to maintain good standards and help children to consistently make good progress in their learning. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder ensures they are well informed about their children's learning and development, so there is a cohesive approach to supporting children's learning at home and in the setting. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service she provides and are happy with the progress children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide variety of activities, including sensory experiences. They explore dried fruits, such as raisins, bananas, apricots and mangoes or catch bubbles as they float in the air. Children fill containers with water and the watch the water as it flows through pipes and funnels. The childminder provides a well-organised learning environment where children independently make use of a good range of toys and play equipment. Good opportunities for making marks help children to foster their early writing skills as they use chalk to draw. Children have good opportunities to use their imagination through role play. They enjoy playing with the range of vehicles and the childminder weaves counting and colour recognition into their play. The childminder monitors the educational programmes and children's development and uses effective systems to track children's ongoing progress. This ensures children are progressing well and any gaps in their learning can be

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children very well and she is sensitive to their individual care needs. Good settling-in arrangements ensure children's individual needs are met. Children's behaviour is managed effectively by the childminder. She uses a calm and consistent approach and children are encouraged to share and take turns. The childminder helps children to manage their own personal care needs and they independently use the bathroom. The childminder helps children to learn about being healthy and provides children with healthy meals and snacks. The childminder ensures children's safety in the home and on outings. Children know how to evacuate the premises in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and develop the key skills they need for school and future life. Children are developing their number skills and they competently count. They identify colours and shapes. Children develop their independence skills well and choose where and what they want to play with. They are confident communicators and their language development is supported very well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317791 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1064809 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides 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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