Childminder EY431051

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2017 23 June 2015

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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

 Children enjoy playing with a range of resources and activities, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder provides enough challenge to motivate children to have a go and help them to make independent choices in their play. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder obtains good information about each child's care needs from parents when children first start. Children have built strong attachments with the childminder. They seek comfort from her and she is quick to provide reassurance when necessary.  The childminder checks the safety of her house and garden and minimises any identified hazards. She keeps all external doors locked to avoid any unauthorised access to the premises. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder's home is clean and well organised. Resources are in good condition and suitable for children to use.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not provide enough focus on the planning of activities to help younger children to become even more engaged in their play.  The childminder's current arrangements for evaluating her setting do not focus precisely enough on improving her skills and raising the quality of her provision 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

 focus planning to provide activities to help younger children to be even more engaged in their play  extend current arrangements for evaluating the setting and focus precisely on improving skills and raising the quality of the provision to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding. She observed the quality of teaching during activities, both indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the qualification and suitability of persons living or working in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and the children at appropriate times 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues, including the indicators of abuse and neglect. She has completed training and has clear procedures to report any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The well-qualified childminder has a good overview of the progress children make. She shares ideas for activities with parents to help them to extend their child's learning at home. The childminder seeks the views of parents and implements any suggestions that they make. Parents comment that they are happy with the care that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how children learn. She promotes children's language skills well. The childminder talks to children, asks questions and provides explanations. For example, when children ask, she tells them why the play dough is sticky. Children learn new vocabulary and develop their thinking skills. Younger children are encouraged to babble and repeat the sounds that they hear. Older children enjoy looking at books. They listen attentively to the childminder as she reads and they predict what comes next. Children learn to count and compare sizes as they play. The childminder frequently praises their achievements and encourages them to try harder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and emotionally secure. They receive good support when visitors arrive. They soon adapt to the change in routine and involve visitors in their play. Children behave well and get along well with each other. The childminder calmly and consistently reminds children of behaviour expectations when they use play equipment. This helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe. Children's good health is well promoted. They benefit from healthy and nutritious meals and they have regular opportunities to play in the childminder's garden. Children enjoy visiting the local areas in the community. These visits help them to learn about the diverse community that they live in.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points. They are inquisitive and motivated to learn. Children build strong friendships with other children and adults. Older children are self-assured and confidently share their ideas with others. They articulate their needs and wants well and attempt simple tasks with very little support. Younger children are beginning to explore the environment and develop their physical skills well. For example, they confidently crawl to reach toys and try to feed themselves at mealtimes. Children develop the key skills needed in preparation for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431051 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1094972 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another childminder from her home. She holds a relevant early years 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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Telephone number

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