Childminder EY417060

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2017 24 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 made the necessary improvements since the last inspection to meet the requirements and improve the service she provides. She is committed to improving her professional skills further. Recent training has helped her identify how to plan more effectively to meet the needs of children at different stages of development.  The childminder assesses children's progress accurately and works closely with parents to identify children's level of development when they first start. She has a good knowledge of children's interests and next steps and uses this successfully to plan interesting activities to help move children forward in their learning.  Children make good progress and gain the necessary skills to support their future learning.  The childminder relates to children in a warm and affectionate way. Children settle in quickly and are happy and at ease in her care.  Children benefit from a range of enjoyable experiences to extend their social skills. For

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This provision is good

example, they visit a variety of groups in the local area and mix happily with others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not identify when to give children more time to think and solve problems for themselves.  The childminder does not fully consider how to motivate children to use their early reading and writing skills as they play.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to think and solve problems for themselves  improve arrangements for children to use their literacy skills as they play and explore to support their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. She maintains an accurate daily record of children's attendance. The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. For example, she works closely with local childminder advisers to review her practice and seeks the views of parents and children. The childminder has established links with local schools to ensure continuity of care for children. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly updates parents about their children's progress and supports them to continue this at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's communication and language development successfully. For instance, she interprets babies' wishes and needs, as they communicate through gesture and expression, and helps them to develop their vocabulary as they play. Children benefit from many opportunities to develop their physical skills. They squeal with pleasure as they join in chasing games, crawl through tunnels and climb in and out of a tent filled with small balls. The childminder plans activities that encourage children to develop their understanding of the world. Children enjoy visits in the local area to observe animals in their natural habitats and learn what plants need to grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to respect diversity. Children learn that people use different languages to communicate and celebrate a range of festivals from around the world. The childminder supports children's self-esteem and confidence. Children respond well to praise given and their achievements are celebrated. Children gain a good understanding about healthy lifestyles. They learn about good hygiene practices and enjoy healthy snacks, drinks and nutritious meals. The childminder is a good role model and children respond positively to her. She provides them with clear expectations and they behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children respond well to a wide range of interesting activities that engages them successfully. They enjoy exploring sensory activities, such as mixing different paint colours together with glitter. They know how to operate toys to play their favourite songs and enjoy singing and dancing to the music. Children use their imaginations as they play and make links with their own experiences. They pretend to cook with role-play equipment and care for dolls. Children benefit from hearing mathematical language as they play, such as the names of shapes and numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417060 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1107747 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates from her home in Sutton Coldfield. She works all year round from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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