Childminder EY456626

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 29 May 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

 Children make good progress in their development and have a positive attitude to learning. This is because the childminder knows them very well, is an effective teacher and provides experiences that she knows children will enjoy.  The childminder has carefully considered the resources she provides both indoors and outdoors. She ensures that they are easily accessible and encourage children to explore. Activities are based on children's interests and the environment supports their play and learning well.  Children benefit from the good quality interactions of the childminder, who supports their language development and communication skills well. Children choose a number of characters from the song box as they sing related nursery rhymes.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are good and children are seen as unique individuals. They are treated equally and develop a good sense of belonging

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This provision is good

and emotional well-being in the welcoming and nurturing environment.  Parents are provided with information about how the provision operates. They are well informed about their child's daily care routines and activities. Parents are complimentary about the provision and the progress their children make and say the childminder is kind, warm hearted and dependable.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take advantage of every opportunity to gain additional information from parents in order to enhance their child's learning and support their progress further.  The views of parents and children are not included in the evaluation of the provision.

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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

 strengthen relationships with parents to ensure that advantage is taken of all opportunities to gain information about children in order to support their progress in a more effective way  improve the system for evaluating practice to provide more opportunities to gather and act on the views and suggestions of parents and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector observed a range of learning activities in the play area and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, children's development records and risk assessments. She also looked at a selection of policies and procedures, the childminder's training and qualifications and discussed how she evaluates the setting.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback in references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about child protection procedures, which helps to promote children's welfare. She is fully aware of her responsibility to contact relevant agencies should she have any concerns. Children's safety is further promoted because the childminder ensures that the environment is safe and secure. The childminder is aware of the importance of working with others in order to meet the needs of each child. She is able to seek advice and support from other professionals or agencies if she needs to. These partnerships help to promote continuity in children's learning and development. The childminder uses social media to share photographs of children engaged in activities with parents and she accurately tracks their progress to ensure gaps in learning are identified.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning in all areas. She embeds much good practice from her training into promoting the learning and development of all children. Children enjoy a range of outings that further complements their learning. These outings offer interesting and challenging experiences, which successfully promote children's understanding of the world, their physical development and social skills. This prepares children well in readiness for the next stage of their learning and eventually for school. Children enjoy riding wheeled toys as they develop their awareness of space. Books are freely available and young children enjoy a quiet time cuddling up for a story before going for a sleep. Children use their senses as they enjoy exploring the texture and scent of foam and playing in the mud kitchen as they pretend they are making dinner with conkers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming home environment where children and their families are valued. Close bonds between the children and the childminder are evident. Children learn good manners from an early age and how to behave well. The childminder offers plenty of praise and encouragement for children's efforts and achievements, which enriches children's self-motivation and well-being. Children's health and physical development are promoted effectively. Children understand good hygiene routines and understand the importance of washing their hands before eating. Parents provide their children with a packed lunch and the childminder ensures they have healthy snack options and regular drinks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points and develop the key skills they need for future life and school. They develop good independence skills as they choose what they would like to play with and learn how to develop positive relationships with their peers. Children enjoy using their imagination in play and from a young age they begin to develop skills in simple literacy and mathematics. Children learn about a wider society and learn to consider the needs of others in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456626 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1066515 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Hall Green area of Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a qualification at level 3.

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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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