Childminder EY448623

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2017 7 January 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

 Since the last inspection the childminder has worked hard to sustain the good quality of her provision. She values all children and promotes their individual learning and well- being effectively.  The childminder is experienced and provides a wide range of stimulating activities to help children learn. She plans effectively for each child and ensures they receive the support they need to make good progress in their development.  Children are happy and well behaved. They have a keen sense of the needs of others and develop caring attitudes. Children develop a good awareness of safety issues and learn to take controlled risks during play.  Children have many opportunities to learn about disabilities and communities. They mix with others from various backgrounds at playgroups. Children enjoy outings to local venues and to markets and museums in the city centre. They develop a good awareness of the world around them as they travel by public transport.

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This provision is good

 The partnerships with parents are successful. The childminder works closely with parents to promote children's learning and development. Parents say that she provides a safe, welcoming environment with a, 'Child-centred ethos'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered how to enhance her professional development to build on her skills in order to raise the quality of her teaching even higher.

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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

 enhance professional development so that it focuses more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to maintain the quality of her provision and she has effectively addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. She now plans many activities to help children learn about the wider world. The childminder reviews her practice regularly and meets frequently with other professionals to discuss practice issues. She has made some changes, including the methods used to monitor children's development, to ensure they make good progress. The childminder has discussions with parents on a daily basis and provides feedback about their children's learning. Parents are very pleased with the increase in children's confidence and speaking skills. The childminder works effectively with other providers where children attend and maintains continuity in their learning. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans effectively for children's individual learning. She provides good levels of challenge for children to use their imagination to make Mother's Day gifts. Although the childminder gives guidance, she also allows time for children to develop their ideas. They select glitter-covered hearts to stick onto surfaces and discuss what they do. The childminder skilfully integrates language of size and recognition of numbers during the activity. She adapts activities appropriately according to children's age and stage of development. For example, while older children knead salt dough, younger children explore dry flour through touch and taste. The childminder engages children in conversation and promotes their language skills well. She motivates them with her enthusiasm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are nurtured sensitively. She knows the children well and attends promptly to their requests or moods. Therefore, children feel reassured and play happily. Older children are very caring towards babies. They assemble favourite resources for younger children in anticipation that they will play with these. Children's independence skills are promoted well. For example, older children persist in removing aprons by tugging at the sides and by shifting them around. Babies crawl around and help themselves to toys that are within reach. Children receive clear messages about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, and name a selection of favourite fruits, such as strawberries and plums. Children's routine includes daily opportunities for outside play, rest and sleep.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning in the childminder's care, and later at school. Younger children examine toys and have opportunities to develop their coordination and sensory skills. Older children develop early writing skills and enjoy listening to stories. They count confidently and do simple calculations. All children attend groups where they learn to mix with others and develop good social skills. Children's language skills are well promoted and they are able communicators.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448623 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1065987 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Kings Heath, Birmingham. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, and only operates before and after school on Thursday.

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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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