Childminder EY462232

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2017 31 March 2014

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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 provides a warm and nurturing environment and children quickly settle and feel secure. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They happily go to her for cuddles and support. They are confident and settled in her care.  The childminder makes observations and accurate assessments of children's learning. She monitors their development and provides a wide range of activities that piques their imaginations and interests. All children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences. She evaluates the effectiveness of her provision and takes account of the views of parents, children and her co-childminder when identifying areas for improvement.  Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They say they value the flexible hours and the happy and caring environment she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 When planning for some adult-led activities the childminder does not always ensure that enough resources are in place. This does not always enable all children who would like to be part of the activity to do so.  The childminder does not always make the very best use of her good partnerships with parents to encourage them to share regularly what they know about their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not always match planning precisely to individual children's learning needs.

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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

 review the organisation of some adult-led activities to ensure enough resources are provided to enable all children who are interested in participating to do so  strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to regularly share what they know about their child's learning at home  plan activities more precisely to match children's next steps so that they can make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the childminder's quality of teaching. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning journals and a range of other documentation and she discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults working on the premises and the childminder's qualifications. The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents spoken to on the day along with the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder assesses and minimises any potential risks to children, both in the home and on outings. She is keen to continue to develop her skills and knowledge. One way she does this is through personal online research. She also uses a close network of childminders, exchanging ideas and sharing good practice. This helps her to evaluate and reflect on the quality of her practice. The childminder provides parents with regular information about the activities their children take part in and the progress they make during their time with her. Overall, the childminder monitors children's progress effectively and closes any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the childminder's good teaching techniques. They demonstrate good listening skills and they follow her clear instructions. For example, they concentrate as they copy her demonstration of how to roll, press and squash dough. Children are articulate and confident communicators. The childminder provides many opportunities to develop their vocabulary. She models positional language, such as 'under' and 'on top', to help extend children's understanding and vocabulary. She encourages babies to squash and squeeze the sand with their hands. This helps to develop their small-muscle skills and build their confidence to explore different textures. Children enjoy stories and handling books. They listen intently at story time, repeat refrains and talk about their favourite characters. This helps to develop their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in this child-centred environment. The childminder swiftly builds close attachments with new children, which helps them to settle quickly. She implements routines and activities to fit around children's individual needs. Children behave well. They are polite and considerate to each other. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they know to tidy up their toys when they have finished with them to avoid tripping over them. The childminder gives children regular praise. This contributes effectively to their self-esteem and self-confidence. The childminder helps children to begin to understand how their bodies work. For example, she explains to them that by pressing down hard on the dough, they are using the muscles in their arms. The childminder teaches children about the similarities and differences between people.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of their development. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including their move on to school. Children successfully manage tasks for themselves, such as putting on their own coats and shoes. Babies learn to feed themselves. Children are motivated learners who maintain good levels of concentration during play. They are learning to count and recognise shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462232 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1102498 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Great Barr area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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