Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2017 12 February 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 builds strong and affectionate relationships with the children. They show that they feel settled, happy and safe in her care. The childminder responds sensitively to children's needs, wishes and feelings. Children's emotional well-being is supported well.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to observe, assess and plan for children's progress. She gives careful consideration to planning activities that will stimulate children's interests and match their individual needs. Children are making good progress in their learning.  The childminder's home is clean and well maintained. She checks the premises and ensures that all external doors are locked. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. She attends workshops and completes relevant training online to build her knowledge and keep up to date with changes in legislation.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established partnerships with other settings where some children also attend to enable a highly consistent approach in children's learning.  The childminder's self-evaluation process does not focus sharply enough on raising the already good quality of her teaching to the highest 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

 strengthen arrangements for exchanging information with other providers when children also attend another setting, in order to plan ways to reinforce and complement the learning that children experience elsewhere  sharpen the focus on processes for self-evaluation to raise the already good quality of teaching to the highest 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 indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the suitability of people living on the premises and of the childminder's training.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector read written references from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues, including current legislation and guidance. She knows what she needs to do to report any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder monitors the progress children make and shares her assessments with parents to ensure that any gaps in their children's learning and development are quickly addressed. She seeks the views of parents and responds to any ongoing suggestions that they make. Parents comment that the childminder is supportive, friendly and in tune with their children. They are pleased with the advice, support and guidance that they receive from the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how children learn. She provides children with a wide range of stimulating experiences that they will enjoy. Children love being creative and imaginative and they explore mathematical concepts first hand. For example, during a play dough activity children make models of a rainbow and mermaids. Children learn to identify, match and sort colours and shapes. They compare sizes and learn to count. The childminder talks to older children, asking them questions to develop their thinking skills. She encourages younger children to try to repeat the words that she speaks. Children communication and language skills are developing well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a warm, welcoming and nurturing home. The childminder praises and encourages children frequently, which helps to build on their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder sets a good example and gives children guidance about her expectations, helping them to share, take turns and behave appropriately. Children learn to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before snack. They have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the childminder's well-equipped garden. The childminder regularly takes children on local outings in the community where they learn to respond safely to different situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated, inquisitive and emotionally secure individuals. They develop close friendships with other children and are respectful of adults. Children articulate their needs well. They make independent choices in their learning from a wide range of stimulating resources and activities. Children's physical skills are developing well. They show an increasing interest in making marks using a variety of tools and media. The childminder helps older children to develop good pencil control and younger children to hold the pencil in the palm of their hand. All children are gaining key skills in readiness for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449823 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1066062 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Rednall area of Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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