Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 2016 20 November 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

 Children benefit from the individual attention they receive from the childminder. Her teaching skills are particularly strong in relation to children's communication development and as a result, they make very good progress.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are good. All children are seen as unique individuals. They are treated equally and develop a good sense of belonging and of emotional well-being in the welcoming and nurturing environment.  Children behave well in relation to their ages and stages of development. The childminder has high expectations for their behaviour and makes sure children quickly learn what is acceptable and what is not. She leads by example and is very calm, kind and well mannered.  The childminder plans a wide range of learning experiences for children. Regular observations and assessments are completed, which support the planning for children's

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This provision is good

next steps in learning. All children make good progress in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are particularly well established. Parents are invited to contribute to their children's learning from the very beginning. The childminder uses information from parents to inform her assessments and ongoing planning. This helps to create a collaborative approach to children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder forgets to reinforce positive daily hygiene routines with children so they become familiar with and understand why they need to wash their hands.  The childminder does not regularly ask parents to contribute towards the evaluation of her practice so that they can give their ideas for future developments.

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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

 increase children's understanding and awareness of positive daily hygiene practices  develop the system for evaluating practice to include more opportunities to gather and act on the views and suggestions of parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises at the start of the inspection and observed the outdoor play space.  The inspector observed a range of learning activities in the lounge and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  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.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback in questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She has completed safeguarding training and knows what to do should she have a concern about a child in her care. The well experienced and committed childminder knows the children well. She keeps up to date with training and uses her knowledge, skills and understanding to improve outcomes for children. There are systems to monitor the quality of teaching and learning to ensure children make good progress. The childminder has high expectations of what each child can achieve in their learning and development to help them be ready for their move to school. The childminder encourages parents to provide information about the children's ongoing achievements at home. The childminder forms strong links with the schools and pre-schools in the area. These partnerships help her to promote continuity in children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time in this stimulating and homely environment where they make good progress in all aspects of their learning and development. The childminder fully understands how to engage children in their learning by capturing their individual interests and having fun. Children enjoy the sensory experience of feeling the texture of cranberries and explore how they float on water. They demonstrate control and coordination as they scoop them up to fill different sized containers. Children explore natural objects, such as conkers, leaves, twigs and different shapes of wood. Children transport these and build towers as the childminder skilfully weaves learning into their play. She encourages children to count, learn colours and name shapes. Children love to play the ukulele and know how to play specific chords as they sing rhymes and songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and provides clear and consistent boundaries. Gentle reminders help children become aware of dangerous practice, such as running in the house. They help to tidy up toys and clear up spillages to avoid slips or trips. Children practise the emergency evacuation procedures and they learn about road safety on outings. Children know they must stop at the, 'waiting tree' to keep themselves safe. Children's health and physical development are promoted successfully. They enjoy time spent in the garden collecting eggs from the hens or feeding the guinea pigs. Children are provided with healthy meals and snacks that meet their individual needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points and develop positive attitudes to learning in readiness for their move to school. Children's language skills and imagination are good. They are confident and behave well. They are supported to develop their independence skills and they choose what they want to play with. Children learn to count, recognise numbers, shapes, letters and the sounds they represent. They enjoy regular outings in the local area and this helps them learn about nature and wider society.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446105 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1060178 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Stirchley. The childminder operates her provision during term time from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers 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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Telephone number

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