Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2016 2 June 2016

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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

 Improvements have been made since the last inspection. The childminder now uses effective risk assessments to help her identify and remove any dangers in the home. As a result, children are cared for in a safe environment.  The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has sought advice and guidance from the local authority to develop her knowledge and has made changes to the way activities are planned for the children.  The childminder uses effective teaching methods to support children. She engages well with them as they play, extending their learning further. Children make good progress in their learning and are developing key skills in readiness for school.  The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment for children. They select and access the resources freely, which helps support their interest and independence skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always focus on incorporating children's next steps in learning during daily activities. This means that activities do not always provide opportunities for children to make outstanding progress in their learning.  The childminder has not fully considered different ways to build on her professional practice, in order to develop an expert knowledge of teaching.

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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 on building children's next steps into daily activities, to help them make more rapid progress in their learning  build on the arrangements for professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training. She is aware of her responsibilities in protecting the children in her care. The childminder has a very good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She supervises children well and now rigorously monitors the environment to ensure that children are safe at all times. The childminder shares information with other providers of settings where children also attend. This helps to complement children's learning experiences. She works closely with other childminders and professionals to continually reflect on and evaluate her own performance. Information is shared with parents about children's progress. This helps them to continue with their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and this has a positive impact on children's learning. She observes children while they play. She uses these observations to make accurate assessments, such as the progress check for children aged between two and three years. These are used by the childminder to identify any gaps in children's learning. The childminder supports children in their chosen play activities. She regularly asks questions which encourage children to think about colour, number and shape, promoting their mathematical development. Children's speaking and listening skills are supported well. Children enjoy listening to stories read by the childminder. They sit and concentrate and the childminder encourages them to join in with familiar phrases. She also encourages children to talk about past, shared experiences to reinforce the learning that has already taken place.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. The childminder is warm, friendly and responds well to children's needs. Children form close attachments with her. This helps to promote their emotional well-being. Children behave well because the childminder uses age-appropriate methods to promote their good behaviour. She reminds them to say please and thank you and praises them when they are considerate to others. Children's physical development is given good consideration. She ensures that they have daily opportunities to be active in the outdoor environment. Children's health is promoted well through effective hygiene procedures, such as good handwashing routines before mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and eager learners who readily take part in the activities on offer. They develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they complete simple puzzles. Children have opportunities to attend local groups where they can mix with other children to develop their social skills. Children listen to the childminder and show they understand what she says by following simple instructions. Their independence is encouraged through routines during the day, such as helping to make their own sandwich for lunch.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401763 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1053883 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in the Bourneville area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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