Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 5 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 plans a good range of activities that children enjoy and that helps them make good progress in each area of learning. The childminder uses observations and assessments effectively to identify children's current stage of development and plan for their further learning.  The childminder is effective at implementing a shared approach to children's learning. She develops successful partnerships with parents and other professionals.  Children are kind and develop positive relationships with each other. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns, helping them to understand the needs of others.  The childminder ensures the provision is well organised and well resourced. The childminder helps to keep children safe, secure and happy.  Children are confident and curious learners. They are enthusiastic and have a positive approach to their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children the support they need during planned activities to build fully on their understanding of how eating healthy foods contributes to their good health.  On occasions, the childminder does not really challenge children to solve problems and further develop their thinking skills.

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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

 help children to extend their knowledge of the importance of healthy eating and living a healthy lifestyle  provide more opportunities for children to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector and childminder observed children during activities and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended recent safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of how to respond if she has concerns regarding children's well-being. The childminder has developed her knowledge and skills since her last inspection. She accesses a range of training opportunities and shares her knowledge and skills with other professionals. This helps to keep her practice up to date and achieve better outcomes for children. The childminder is vigilant during children's activities and safeguards them effectively. She encourages children to manage risks to keep themselves safe in their environment, particularly during outings to the park and children's centres. The childminder carefully considers the views of parents and children to reflect on the quality of her provision and to make improvements. She identifies areas of strength in her practice, as well as areas that she would like to develop

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's learning and development are well supported. The childminder engages well with the children and plans creative activities that children enjoy and are based on their individual interests. Children are imaginative as they play and confidently use resources and toys to create their own role play scenarios. For example, children use cushions as stepping stones and pretend to cross a stream. All children communicate very well and talk to each other as they play and mimic real-life experiences. Children show a keen interest in books and sit attentively as they listen to familiar stories. They have ample opportunities to practise their early drawing and writing skills during their play, in preparation for starting school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and have secure relationships with the nurturing childminder. She makes good use of detailed information about children when they start to help them settle in. Children's physical development is promoted successfully. They have good opportunities to spend time outdoors, enjoy indoor games and visit local parks which promote their physical skills well. Children have many opportunities to develop their social skills and self-confidence, such as visiting toddler groups and the local children's centre. Parents are kept well informed of their children's progress. The childminder ensures there is a consistent flow of communication with parents to provide continuity of care for children. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and effectively uses praise to promote children's self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are independent in managing their own hygiene needs and have good personal care skills. Children confidently make choices about their play and have good opportunities to write and recognise numbers and write their name. They help with routine tasks and routines, for example, they help to put away toys after play. Children are developing a range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414909 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1050854 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Birmingham. She provides care during term time from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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