Childminder EY489857

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has worked conscientiously to provide a setting of outstanding quality. She is extremely focused and has very high expectations of herself. The ethos of her setting is that of a child-centred environment in which children thrive and flourish.  The childminder is committed to maintaining continuous improvements. She robustly reviews her practice and consults daily with her assistant to make changes that improve outcomes for children. She carries out research constantly to refresh her knowledge and understanding of early years matters so that she keeps up to date with trends.  The childminder's expert teaching makes learning rewarding and exciting. She plans comprehensively to meet every child's individual needs. She is highly skilled and very knowledgeable. She implements precise strategies so that gaps in children's learning close rapidly. Assessment is meticulous and reflects what children can do and know.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are thoroughly at ease in the setting. They form very strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant. There are many visible links with their own home, such as photographs of family members. This ensures children always feel secure.  Partnerships with parents are exceptional. The childminder maintains a constant dialogue with parents. They have a shared vision for children's learning and care. They work together purposefully to ensure children make remarkable progress. Parents comment positively on the childminder's 'excellent communication skills and her eagerness to get their feedback'.

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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

 expand the provision and opportunities for younger children to develop their learning in the outdoor environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a selection of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of assistants.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during outside activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistants and the children.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is passionate about children's learning and care. She holds frequent meetings to discuss and review practice to ensure her assistants fulfil their roles well. The childminder attends many courses and workshops in order to enhance her skills. For example, she plans activities to help children learn how to take controlled risks during play. The childminder recognises that there is capacity to expand the outdoor provision to provide more learning experiences for younger children. She is proactive and initiates successful liaisons with professionals at local schools and nurseries. The childminder provides extensive support for families. Parents say that she is, 'instrumental in the rapid development of their child'. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have excellent understanding of procedures to keep children safe and to protect them from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly innovative and promotes children's learning extensively. She works with children's interests and plans superbly for their learning. Children learn to make decisions about their learning and play. For example, they look at resources, such as straw, bricks and sticks, and select from these to build a house. Children look at the quantity of mud in containers and consider what they should do before mixing this with straw. The childminder models language constantly and supports children to extend their vocabulary. Regular assessments and highly effective planning contribute to children's exceptional development. The childminder provides interesting, enjoyable, educational programmes that capture children's imagination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have a highly developed sense of who they are. They have opportunities to look at displays of their work, which include their own photographs. The childminder nurtures children with sensitivity and they respond positively to her warm interaction. They enjoy play with the childminder and her assistant and have lots of affectionate cuddles. Children are developing an awareness of their feelings and they learn to express these appropriately. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They develop an astute regard for the needs of other children and are highly disciplined in their play. They enjoy balanced, nutritious meals. Children's daily routines include opportunities for sleep and rest.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children in all age groups, including those in receipt of funded education, make significant progress in their learning and development. They develop essential skills in early literacy and numeracy. Children are well prepared for the next stage in learning at nursery and eventually at school. They are independent learners and follow their natural curiosity to explore the environment. They are able communicators who understand how to take turns at speaking and listening. They are developing skills in counting and learn about nature. Children develop a commendable disposition to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489857 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1016045 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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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 lives in the Kings Norton area of Birmingham. The childminder operates from 7am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a qualification at level 6.

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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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