Childminder EY485983

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 worked well to provide good quality provision for children. She takes account of the views of parents to ensure all children's individual needs are met effectively.  The childminder takes account of children's interests to provide activities for their learning. She makes regular observations of what children do and plans effectively for the next steps in learning. This enables children to make good progress.  Children are fully at ease in the welcoming environment. They enjoy exploratory play and move around freely indoors and outdoors, while they satisfy their natural curiosity.  Children are confident and their behaviour is good. Children learn to treat the childminder and other children with respect.  The childminder regularly provides parents with information about their child's achievements. They work well together to ensure children's needs are met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ensure children receive sufficient support to focus and concentrate.  The monitoring of practice is not robust enough to raise the quality of teaching to higher levels.

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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

 provide more learning opportunities for children to focus and fully maintain concentration  strengthen the quality of teaching and use rigorous evaluation that identifies highly focused professional development opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a selection of documentation and records required for the smooth running of the setting.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during outdoor activities, and assessed the impact on children's learning. The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm and to report concerns. She has completed relevant training and has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if there were allegations made against herself. She is well informed about the types of abuse and neglect. The childminder has taken steps to increase her knowledge about child development. She makes accurate assessments of children's progress. She has regular discussions with parents about children's learning and often invites them to look at the relevant records. Parents say that children make rapid progress and that they are well prepared for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder enthuses children as she joins in with their play and frequently follows their lead. She allows many opportunities for children to repeat experiences they enjoy. The childminder maintains a steady flow of conversation and encourages children to explain their ideas. She responds positively when they request to fill small jugs with water. She includes good challenge for them to turn on taps and gives help appropriately. Children move quickly from one activity to another. The childminder regularly observes what children do and has discussions with parents about activities they might continue at home. Overall, the childminder motivates children well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong relationships with the childminder and demonstrate by their behaviour that they feel emotionally secure in her care. Children learn to develop good manners and to respond appropriately when they are served at meal times. Their good health is promoted well. The childminder encourages children to try a wide selection of food and talks with them about the reasons for eating healthy options. She enables them to keep themselves safe by applying sun cream before outdoors play. Children confidently initiate conversations with adults, ask questions and wait for answers. Children demonstrate that they are comfortable as they share home experiences and help themselves to resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those in receipt of funded education, make good progress in their learning and development. They are independent learners who make discoveries and develop their thinking while they play. Children count during play and, make marks as they use water and paint brushes. They recognise letters and they have access to books. Children develop good social and emotional skills, and they willingly join in with activities. Children enjoy play with other children and they take turns at sharing resources. They learn to attend to their personal needs and they are confident and self-assured. Children are well prepared for their learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485983 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1016018 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She works from the premises of another childminder in the Rubery area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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