Childminder EY444136

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2017 15 May 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 made considerable improvements to her practice since the previous inspection. She has gathered a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and is clear about the action to take should she have a concern about a child in her care. Consequently, children are kept safe.  Children are curious and keen to explore their surroundings because the childminder provides a stimulating, well-organised indoor and outdoor environment where resources are attractively presented and are easily accessible.  The children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder supports their learning through a range of interesting and imaginative activities and effective teaching.  Children enjoy strong relationships with adults and each other. They behave well and are learning to share. They have a positive sense of themselves and respect the needs of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder understands children's next steps for their development and shares this information with the parents’, she has yet to put in place effective arrangements to support children with their toilet-training.  The childminder does not always model the correct language. For instance, when the children mispronounce words, the childminder does not encourage and support them to sound out the word correctly.

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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

 improve children’s independence and readiness for school by implementing a consistent approach to support their toilet-training  improve the support for children’s communication and language through a programme of effective teaching and role-modelling of the spoken word

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities both indoors and out and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of people living on the premises.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents and carers.

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Inspectors

Johanna Holt, Early Years Regulatory Inspector

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carefully considers the risks of each outing and whether groups and venues are appropriate for the age of the children. Targeted and concerted action taken by the childminder has enriched the learning environment. She uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her practice and to identify further areas for improvement. She monitors the progress that children make effectively and shares this information with parents. She also regularly encourages parents and carers to give feedback on her provision. She has effective procedures in place to ensure that her assistants, who are used in emergencies only, remain suitable to fulfil their roles and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts positively during play and learning activities. She skilfully steps back from an activity to enable children to lead and extend their own play and ideas. Children's understanding of the world around them is questioned by the childminder through positive learning experiences. She provides the children with opportunities to explore different materials and to compare and contrast textures. To support children's coordination, balance and physical capabilities, the childminder ensures they have enough space to stretch, spin and be physically active. For example, a child spontaneously started spinning round and round; this joyous activity was then copied by the younger children. The childminder acted quickly to make space and to prevent children bumping into furniture. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts as she helps children to count the number of hearts as part of a Valentine's Day celebration.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are warmly welcomed into this stimulating environment. They are motivated and eager to learn. The childminder provides children with consistent praise and guidance. Children have a very positive relationship with the childminder. The childminder is very effective in supporting children to learn to take turns and share. She gives children time to manage any disagreements, before stepping in. The childminder effectively promotes children's good health and hygiene. Children are encouraged to wash their hands after activities and before and after mealtimes. Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks they talk about why fruit is good for them. They are given an opportunity to further develop their fine motor skills by cutting up their own banana.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They quickly learn what is expected of them and they develop positive relationships with others. They are very confident in deciding what they want to play with. Children learn how to hold and control implements, such as glue sticks, paint brushes and scissors, in preparation for later writing. Children develop the key skills they need for their future learning and progression to school. The childminder promotes children's independence relative to their ages and capabilities. She fosters children's sense of responsibility and cooperation, for instance, they help with tidying away resources before lunchtime.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444136 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1082412 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband in Kingstanding, Birmingham. The childminder has a purpose built separate annexe with its own entrance used for childminding. The family has three dogs which are kept separate from the children, six cats, some fish and a guinea pig.

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Telephone number

The childminder attends a toddler group and activities at the local children's centre. She visits the shops, library and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools.

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Telephone number

There are currently six children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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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. procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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