Childminder 228125

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2017 26 September 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

 The childminder has worked consistently to make significant improvements to her practice since her last inspection. Teaching is effective because the childminder plans interesting experiences based on her observations of children's developmental needs and interests.  Children are happy and content in the childminder's home. They are emotionally secure because the childminder has built very good relationships with the children and their families.  Children's well-being, health and physical development are promoted successfully. They learn about the importance of healthy eating and have good opportunities to spend time outdoors.  Children are very well supported when they move on to nursery or school. The childminder works effectively in partnership with other professionals to help prepare children for the changes ahead.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek sufficiently detailed information from parents before children start, in order to help her to precisely identify children's starting points and plan promptly for their next steps in learning.  The childminder has not yet fully explored ways to further enhance her programme of professional development, in order to extend her knowledge and quality of 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

 seek more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities when they first join the setting  enhance the programme of professional development to help extend knowledge and the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises during the inspection and observed the outdoor play space.  The inspector observed a range of learning activities in the playroom and outdoor area.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant 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 and children's development records. She also observed a selection of policies and procedures and the childminder's qualifications and training.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback in references and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked hard with the local authority advisers to address previous weaknesses and raise the quality of the provision to a good standard. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect and knows who to contact in the event of a concern. She has a recognised early years qualification and many years of childcare experience. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers to children. The childminder routinely evaluates aspects of her practice and that of her assistant. She identifies areas for improvement through supervision, in order to enhance children's learning experiences. The childminder carries out inductions and observations with her assistant to ensure she is fully aware of her role and responsibilities. Together, they review aspects of the provision and read a wide range of early years publications to enhance their knowledge, for

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

example, about how boys learn. In addition, the childminder sets clear actions for improvement and seeks the views of parents. They comment positively on the quality of care and the range of activities on offer to their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant enthusiastically join in with children's play, which means that they are motivated and responsive to children's ideas. Children develop good skills as they learn to recognise and match the first letters in their names. They become engrossed in sand and water play and learn about volume and capacity as they fill containers. Children recall their visit to the seaside with the childminder and talk about finding shells and making sandcastles. Every opportunity is used to weave learning into children's play. For example, children learn about colours, count and thread laces around shapes. Children are developing good communication and language skills and they concentrate and listen attentively to stories. The childminder makes regular assessments of children's learning and development and uses this information well to plan for children's individual learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed strong relationships with the childminder, which means they are happy and settled. The childminder manages children's behaviour well as she uses a calm and consistent approach to reinforce the boundaries and expectations. She praises children for their efforts, which helps foster their self-esteem and confidence. She teaches children about good hygiene and ensures they wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. Children have regular access to water and fruit. The childminder teaches children to respect each other's differences and they learn to speak a number of languages, such as French, Spanish and Urdu.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain in confidence, enjoy conversations and develop the key skills required in preparation for school. They are developing good early writing skills and learn the letter sounds that are in their names. Children confidently count and match colours and they know about size, volume and capacity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228125 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1074837 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round and works flexible hours. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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