Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2017 12 June 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

 Children are emotionally secure in the caring, welcoming environment. She shows great skill and care in the ways that she helps children to manage their behaviour and to share their feelings. She works closely with parents and children's other settings to help support their well-being, which she gives the highest priority. The childminder makes all children's learning fun.  The childminder establishes clear starting points for children's learning. She measures and reviews their progress regularly and identifies any gaps in their learning. The childminder plans focused next steps for each child and engages their interest. Children are making good progress and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.  Children develop confidence and good self-esteem. They enjoy interacting with the childminder and communicate their needs well. For example, they let her know when they would like their snack or which activities they would like to do. They make

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This provision is good

independent choices and are engaged in their learning.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with other early years professionals. She keeps up to date with current practice and legislation to help her maintain the good quality of her provision for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder reflects on her practice, she does not evaluate this as precisely as possible to identify specific areas for professional development or review the impact of this on children's learning.  The childminder does not succeed in encouraging all parents to share enough regular information about their children to help support their progress.

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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

 develop self-evaluation further to target professional development and review the impact of this on children's learning  strengthen relationships with parents even further to ensure that enough information is shared about children to support their progress more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an in-depth knowledge about how to keep children safe. She implements robust policies and procedures to help protect children and she supervises them vigilantly at all times. The childminder understands the process she would use to report a concern about a child's welfare or to respond to an allegation against herself. The childminder passes on information to parents about e-safety to help them protect children at home. The childminder monitors all children's progress accurately and secures any additional support where this is needed. She exchanges information about children's progress and well-being with the other settings they attend to help support consistency in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides effective challenges for children and asks skilful questions that encourage them to think about their play and learning. Her teaching is of good quality and she uses varied ways to help children to communicate what they know and understand. For example, children are unsure which number comes next when ordering plastic numbers from one to 10. The childminder gives them clues and asks which number comes before four or which number is after three? She helps children to count how many cups full of each ingredient they add to play dough mixture and to describe the texture. The childminder develops children's language and vocabulary very well. For example, she tells them the dough is bonding together and the magnetic letters attract each other, so children learn new words in context.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder values children's ideas and opinions and helps them to recognise their own worth. She praises them for their artistic creations and other achievements. The childminder meets children's needs very well and takes time to listen to what they have to say. Children enjoy daily outdoor play in the childminder's garden and at the park. The childminder takes children to play groups and other venues where they are supported to develop good social and physical skills. Children care for the flowers they grow. They explore and learn about the natural world. The childminder prepares children emotionally and developmentally for their moves to nursery and school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children count reliably to 10 and are learning to recognise numbers and letter sounds. They develop good self-care skills as part of their preparation for school. For example, they use the bathroom on their own and follow instructions very well to fetch the items they need from the kitchen. Children concentrate well on the activities. They involve the childminder in their play and choose the stories they would like her to read to them. Children choose from an exciting range of toys and resources that inspires their creativity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY103111 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1099344 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Quinton, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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