Childminder EY426741

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2016 15 August 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 proactive childminder pursues new information consistently with the sole purpose of promoting children's learning and care effectively. She has worked hard to maintain the good quality of her provision.  The well-qualified childminder provides good quality teaching and enjoyable learning experiences for children. She makes learning interesting and includes lots of sensory stimulation for younger children.  The childminder involves parents in the initial assessment of children's development. She identifies gaps in learning at an early stage and works effectively with parents to close these. Children are enabled to make good progress in their learning.  Children are well behaved and have opportunities to mix with others from a wide range of backgrounds. They develop a clear awareness of other cultures and diversity. Children learn about other faiths and religions through planned activities.  Children receive clear messages about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy meals that include

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This provision is good

lots of fruit and raw vegetables. Children have many opportunities to play in the local park during the day or after school. Children's individual care needs for sleep and rest are well met through the daily routine.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not follow children's lead and continues with activities too long.  The childminder does not monitor her good teaching practice consistently enough to help raise the standards further and achieve the best possible outcomes for children.

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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

 tailor activities to match children's attention span and help them to maintain interest throughout  strengthen the monitoring of the quality of teaching to raise standards further and increase the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements. She meets regularly with other professionals and takes advantage of networking opportunities to increase her knowledge. For example, she has changed the methods she uses to obtain information from parents about their children's development. She has in-depth discussions about what their children can do, which ensures she has a clear understanding of their starting points. The childminder monitors children's achievements regularly and takes effective steps to support their progress. She has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection effectively. She has attended training and is more skilled at raising children's awareness of diversity. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in procedures through the local authority's website. She is well informed about what she should do if she has any concerns about children or if there are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes the learning of very young children skilfully. She plans activities to stimulate their sensory learning with a range of resources. As the childminder pours rice into empty bowls, she encourages children to listen to the sounds. They observe intently when she trickles rice into containers. They sit on her lap and have opportunities to use spoons as she demonstrates skills in scooping repeatedly. Children's understanding is promoted well because the childminder explains what she does. She maintains a constant flow of conversation, which promotes their language skills well. The childminder gives praise consistently to encourage children. She introduces different materials and provides opportunities for children to explore a variety of textures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are totally at ease in the setting. The constant interaction between the childminder and children builds their sense of security and confidence. Their personal development is promoted extremely well. Toddlers use gestures to communicate their preferences. They attempt to say words to choose songs. The childminder is in tune with children's expressions and enthusiastically leads singing in response to their choices. Children demonstrate their enjoyment as they sway from side to side and wriggle with delight. Children learn to recognise when it is their turn as they copy what the childminder does. Young children develop good self-help skills as they use spoons and attempt to feed themselves. Older children learn to cross roads safely on their walk back from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress in their learning and development. Children develop skills as active learners as they explore their surroundings independently and select resources for play. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. They make marks and develop early writing skills. Children develop the social skills to mix and learn in large groups. Children are well prepared for the next stage in learning at nursery or, eventually, school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426741 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1065682 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Hollywood area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 5.45pm Monday to Thursday and from 6.45am to 4.30pm on Friday. The childminder holds a childcare 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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