Childminder EY264387

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2017 17 January 2017

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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 addressed all the weaknesses raised at the last inspection. She has reviewed her practice and completed training to further enhance her knowledge and teaching practice.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and their current stage of development. She uses this knowledge and her observations to consider what children need to learn next.  Children benefit from being cared for by a caring and kind childminder. The childminder has a calm and encouraging approach with young children which supports their emotional well-being effectively.  Children's health and physical development are promoted successfully. Children have good opportunities to spend time outdoors. They visit local parks and eat healthy meals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not give young children enough time to think and respond to questions.  The childminder does not always encourage parents to share information about what their children achieve at home, so that she can use this when planning future activities.

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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

 allow young children more time to think and respond to questions to further strengthen their emerging communication and language skills  consider ways to encourage parents to share more information about their children's achievements at home, and use this to strengthen activity planning.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation with regard to children's welfare and safety, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation and plans for improvement. She also took account of the views of parents in the references available.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is very clear and confident about her role in ensuring children's safety and welfare. She updates her knowledge of safeguarding practice and knows who to contact in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. She has completed relevant training and this has enhanced her understanding of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder tracks the progress children make using an online system to record their achievements. This information is available to parents and they can see the planned next steps for their child's learning and development. Parents comment positively about the provision, the bond their children have with the childminder and how pleased they are with their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and knows how young children learn. She interacts with children well and uses her teaching skills to pose questions and models play to build on children's learning. A wide range of toys and resources is accessible to children and appropriate to their age, stage of development and interests. Children are excited as they experiment with different tools, including sticks and brushes to make marks in foam. The childminder encourages them to use their fingers in the foam, showing them how they can make a circle shape. Young children enjoy looking at books and turning the pages. The childminder talks to them about what they can see to help to promote their language skills. Numbers and colours are introduced as children play and the childminder encourages them to count.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from spending time outdoors and at local groups. They learn about the world around them and develop good social skills as they play alongside their peers. While on outings the childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe and talks to them about road safety. Younger children show good levels of self-esteem. The childminder models good behaviour and gives children plenty of attention and praise. Young children eagerly applaud themselves on their achievements. Partnerships with parents work well and a good level of information is gained about what children know when they start with her, their individual needs and care routines. This ensures the childminder is able to meet the needs of children in her care effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They learn a good range of skills and are confident, independent and make choices about their play. Children learn about good behaviours, use good manners, share and take turns. Early literacy and technology skills are supported well. Children have opportunities to recognise and practise their mark making and write their name. Younger children learn how to operate electronic toys by pressing buttons and they eagerly listen for the sound they make. Children develop good self-care skills and follow appropriate hygiene routines. They are well prepared for the next phase in their learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264387 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1107587 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the Northfield area of Birmingham. She operates her provision all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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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