Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2017 2 February 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 make good progress in their learning and build secure foundations for starting school. The childminder uses a wide range of good teaching strategies to help develop children's speaking, listening and vocabulary skills.  Children's physical development is promoted well. The childminder provides opportunities for them to enjoy fresh air and exercise on a daily basis as they access the garden. She also organises regular outside activities, such as visits to the local park and walks to the shops.  The childminder has established strong working partnerships with parents and teachers from the local schools to promote a more collaborative approach to children's learning and development.  The childminder consistently encourages children to understand the importance of respect for each other and for others' choices and opinions. She supports children to contribute suggestions during activities. She encourages children to join in with their

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This provision is good

peers' suggestions until it is their turn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus sharply enough on her professional development to raise the quality of her provision to the highest possible level.  Although the childminder consistently maintains good standards, she does not use her evaluation process well enough to identify how she can raise the quality of her setting to the highest possible 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 professional development more precisely on increasing the potential to deliver the highest-quality provision and excellent outcomes for children  focus self-evaluation more sharply on identifying ways to raise the overall quality of the provision to the highest possible level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home that are used for the care of children.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises and evidence of the childminder's training.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures and talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and know how to recognise and report any child protection concerns to help ensure children's safety and well-being. Children are kept safe and secure. The childminder conducts thorough daily checks of the premises and detailed risk assessments prior to any outings. The childminder regularly talks to parents about their children's progress and achievements. She shares children's daily diary records so that parents are aware of the good progress their children are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of what children know and can do. She plans well for children's learning and each child has an individual planning document which covers their interests and next steps. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's communication and language skills. She uses the information gained from her observations to identify the next steps in children's learning. The childminder spends time listening to children and asks them questions about their home life and about activities they had done the previous week. This helps children to recall past events and talk about their interests. The childminder encourages children to develop their literacy and mathematical skills. For example, she looks at books with children and asks them to talk about what they can see. Children confidently count how many picture cards they have and how many they need to get to complete the shopping list game. Children competently

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

spell their name and they know all the letter sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional and physical well-being effectively. She organises her toys and resources well to support children's independence to help themselves. The childminder helps children to manage risks. For example, she reminds them to hold the rail when going upstairs and how to use the small trampoline carefully. When she rings a bell, children quickly head for the front door and wait for instruction about where to go. The childminder follows a consistent, positive approach to managing children's behaviour. Children understand the high expectations the childminder has and behave very well. They use their manners and say please and thank you without being reminded. The childminder teaches children good personal hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after using the bathroom and before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children develop positive relationships with others and learn to share and take turns. Children gain the key skills that successfully prepare them for their move on to school. Children are very confident and enjoy using their imaginations in play and develop mathematical and literacy skills appropriate for their age of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227602 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1090223 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1976. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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