Childminder EY303240

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2017 31 January 2017

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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 are warmly welcomed in the childminder's home. They explore the environment freely, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging. The childminder listens to the views of children and praises them frequently for their achievements. This helps to raise children's self-confidence and self-esteem.  Overall, teaching is good. The childminder listens carefully to children as they recall previous experiences and share these with her. She skilfully asks questions to help develop children's thinking skills and encourages them to extend their explanations. This helps children to develop confidence in their speech and language skills.  The childminder aspires to provide the best possible care and learning experiences for children. She has good links with other professional and attends training to remain up to date with legislative changes and develop her skills. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder ensures all external doors are locked to avoid unauthorised access to the setting. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always plan adult-led activities well enough to help children be highly involved in their learning and make the best possible progress. At times, during these activities, there are not enough resources for children to use.  Partnership working with some parents is not yet highly successful. Children do not yet benefit from excellent continuity in their learning at home.

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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

 plan adult-led activities even better so that children are highly involved in their learning and make the best progress  share more information with parents about the progress their children are making and what they need to learn next, and support them to continue with their child's learning at home to promote greater continuity between the provision and home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of household members and looked at a range of documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection. She has addressed the actions and now has appropriate arrangements in place to safely transport children in her car. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended appropriate training and has good understanding of the types of abuse and neglect, and the procedures to follow to report any concerns. She knows how to protect children who may be at risk from being exposed to extreme behaviours and views and who to contact if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to help ensure that any gaps in children's learning are quickly addressed. She seeks the views of parents and implements any ideas and suggestions to improve her provision. Parents say that they are very happy with the care that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder knows the children well. She gains information from parents when children first start and uses her own observations to identify what children need to learn next. Overall, the childminder provides children with experiences that engage and develop their curiosity and interest. Children enjoy rolling marbles and printing with cotton spools covered in paint. They observe the colours and shapes that they see and become fascinated when they mix different colours of paints. The childminder talks to children, extending their vocabulary. She skilfully weaves mathematics into activities. Children learn to count, compare sizes and match items as they play. They recall names of the different farm animals and excitedly demonstrate the different noises that they make. The childminder's involvement in children's play helps them to persevere and develop their concentration skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are warmly welcomed in an environment where their physical and emotional well- being is effectively promoted. They are keen to include the childminder in their discussion and in their play. Children behave well. Gentle reminders from the childminder help children to follow simple behavioural rules. Their physical development is promoted well. Children have daily access to fresh air and exercise, and they learn about the benefits of keeping healthy through discussions and activities. The childminder regularly takes children to visit local community groups. These visits help children to interact in different situations and to develop a positive attitude towards others in the wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the key skills needed for their eventual move on to school. They are emotionally secure, confident, independent and sociable. Children are learning to share and take turns during play. Their communication and language skills are developing well. Children articulate their needs and wants, and attempt simple tasks with little support. Their literacy skills are developing well. Children enjoy being read to and enthusiastically predict what will come next in the story.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303240 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1085315 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the Hockley area of Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years foundation degree and provides 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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