Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2016 8 March 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 has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She creates a welcoming and caring environment where children can relax and choose the toys they would like out.  Children are happy and settle quickly in the childminder's care. The childminder is caring, friendly and she knows the children well. She helps children to feel safe and secure and their emotional well-being is fostered effectively.  Children's health and physical development are promoted successfully. They are provided with healthy snacks and regular opportunities to play outdoors where they can be physically active and have fun. Children follow good hygiene routines and know they must wash their hands before meals.  Children's behaviour is good and they have positive self-esteem and confidence. The childminder helps children to manage their feelings and emotions by encouraging them to talk about how they are feeling. She is a supportive role model for children and helps

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This provision is good

them to learn how to treat each other with respect.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not involve parents sufficiently in the assessments of the starting points for children's learning.  The current arrangements for professional development do not focus sufficiently on raising the good quality of the childminder's teaching to a higher level.

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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

 involve parents in the assessment of starting points for children's learning by encouraging them to share more information about what their children already know and can do when they first attend  focus professional development on raising the quality of teaching and increasing the potential for children to achieve rapid progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all areas of the premises used by children and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and children's records. She discussed risk assessments and policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed training, the assessments of children's progress and the childminder's process for self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded in references and thank- you cards sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely confident about child protection procedures and knows how to respond effectively if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder works closely with other professionals to make sure children are safe and that their needs are met. The childminder completes robust risk assessments and encourages children to keep the environment safe and themselves safe. Parents' comment very positively about the childminder and the care she provides. The childminder regularly meets up with other childminders to help her identify how she can improve her teaching and keep up to date with any changes in early years practice. 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. There are effective systems to monitor the quality of teaching and learning, ensuring children make

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a good range of activities, promoting their development. Children are active and independent learners due to the childminder encouraging them to make personal choices and follow their own ideas. Children enjoy decorating their own Christmas nativity scene and choose animals they would like to put in the stable. Children place an angel and a donkey in the stable and tell the childminder that the wise men brought treasure for the baby. The childminder uses good questioning and encouragement to extend children's language development as they talk about what they are doing. She introduces new words using picture cards. Children access a good range of books and listen to their favourite stories about a monster and his mouse friend. Children delight as they recall the events and talk about the characters in the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures good care practices support children's physical and emotional well-being. Children are confident, very well settled and develop close bonds with the childminder. Children have opportunities to be active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. They thoroughly enjoy playing in the garden and participate in walks within the local community. The childminder takes them to toddler groups so she can help them learn to mix in larger groups and socialise with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's language and literacy skills are developing well as they enjoy stories and recall events. Children count and use numbers in everyday play. Children behave well and learn to be kind, caring and respectful, developing confidence and independence. They make their own play choices and begin to manage their own care needs. These skills help to prepare children in readiness for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271457 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1064486 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in the Billesley area of Birmingham. The childminder operates her provision all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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