Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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 ensure she delivers good-quality learning and care. She carries out regular self-evaluation and involves children in this process to make changes that result in improvements.  The childminder understands how children learn and she plans effectively so that children make good progress in their development. She makes accurate assessments of what children can do and she ensures gaps in learning close quickly.  The childminder is caring and warm in her attitude to children. She allows a lot of time for children to settle and they have a strong bond with her.  Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure in the care of the childminder. They interact confidently with her at all times and are self-assured as they make requests and provide explanations.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very pleased with the progress children make in the care of the childminder. Parents say that she is very supportive

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This provision is good

and provides good guidance to continue with children's learning and care at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not engage younger children enough during activities, to ensure they have similar rewarding learning experiences as older children.  The childminder does not help children understand and learn about the reasons for eating healthily.

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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 encouragement for younger children to be fully involved during activities  help children to develop their understanding of the need for a nutritious balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a selection of documents and records during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with a number of 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 knows what to do should she have concerns about children in her care. She understands the procedures to follow if there were allegations against herself or anyone living on the premises. The childminder has maintained her professional development. She meets regularly with other professionals and has discussions about practice issues. The childminder has improved the use of her assessments of children's development. She reviews her teaching regularly to ensure children's needs are met well. The childminder consistently shares information with parents about children's achievements and agrees strategies to promote their good behaviour.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and plans effectively to promote their learning. She carries out initial assessments of children's development with parents, and has discussions about their expectations. The childminder provides opportunities for children to make marks to help support early writing, and she encourages counting while they play. Children choose favourite books and talk with the childminder about the pictures, which helps demonstrate their understanding. The childminder works well with children's choices. She encourages them to solve problems, such as when they use toy tools to 'fix' things. She is patient and allows time for children to complete the testing of their equipment before they move on in their play. She gives praise appropriately to help them achieve tasks, such as writing numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very comfortable in the childminder's care. They develop good independence skills as they select resources for play. Children play well together and learn to share and take turns during play. The childminder serves a selection of fresh fruit at snack time and children drink water regularly. Frequent outside play is included in the daily routine, and children learn about road safety as they walk to the local park. They have opportunities to mix with other children from a range of backgrounds when they attend childminding groups. The childminder plans activities that help children to learn about other faiths and cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning and development. Children develop very good language skills and confidently talk with the childminder. Children are active learners who make decisions about their play. They explore the environment and persist in play while they investigate how toys work. Children enjoy looking at books and maintain concentration as they turn pages and become engrossed. They make marks on paper and correctly name colours. Children take responsibility for some aspects of their personal hygiene and they learn to put on shoes and coats with minimal assistance. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and also for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474437 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1010491 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 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 and lives in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. She operates term time only from 8.30am to 3.30pm, 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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