Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2017 12 April 2017

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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 behave well. They are aware of the childminder's boundaries and expectations. The childminder praises children frequently for their efforts and achievements, helping to motivate them to learn and build their self-esteem.  The childminder provides a good range of activities and resources and responds well to children's interests and choices. Children are confident to choose what they want to do.  Children have good opportunities to learn about the world and explore the local community. This helps children to develop their social skills and positive attitudes towards others with different backgrounds.  Children have built close attachments with the childminder. They seek comfort and reassurance from her and are keen to include her in their play. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder keeps all external doors locked and supervises children well at all

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This provision is good

times. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and seeks their views to improve her provision. Parents' comments show that they are pleased with the support they receive and the care and learning opportunities that their children have.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has effective assessments and planning systems, she has yet to embed more sharply focused plans for individual children's next steps in learning.  The current arrangements for professional development do not always provide opportunities for the childminder to consider how to raise teaching to the highest level.

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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

 focus even more sharply on what individual children need to learn next  extend the current arrangements for professional development that provide more opportunities to raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspector.  The inspector looked at a range of documents and checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living and working in the premises.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The childminder took account of the views of parents expressed in written correspondence.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked closely with the local authority and addressed the actions from the previous inspection. Children are now not left in the care of people for whom suitability has not been checked by Ofsted. The childminder has now implemented an effective written record of accidents. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs of abuse and her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She is aware of the procedures to follow to report any concerns that she may have about a child in her care. She checks the environment where children play and learn and removes any hazards. This helps to support children's safety. The childminder tracks the progress children make and shares these with their parents. This helps to ensure that any areas where children need further support are addressed quickly. The childminder works well with other professionals and has regular opportunities

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

to share ideas and develop her skills and knowledge, overall. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences that children receive. The childminder monitors the practice of her assistant well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children play, learn and develop. She gets to know the children well and follows their interests and suggestions of activities. The children have many opportunities to learn through first-hand experiences and develop an understanding of the wider world. For example, during a vegetable printing activity, children learn to explore the differences between fruit and vegetables. They notice the different shapes, colours and sizes and talk about where they would grow. The childminder uses these opportunities to ask questions to help children recall previous experiences and develop their thinking skills. Children learn to count, compare sizes and use language well. They explore mathematical concepts as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder follows children's care routines well. Good hygiene practices are followed. Children's growing independence is encouraged in handwashing and toileting. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals which the childminder provides. They have regular opportunities to go for walks and outings and explore the natural environment. This helps to support children's good health, well-being and physical skills. Through activities and discussions with the childminder, children have opportunities to learn about diversity and to appreciate the wider world beyond their own experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and acquire the key skills required for their eventual move on to school. They are confident, independent and active leaners. They are emotionally secure. They have developed good attachments with the childminder and other children and are respectful to visitors. Children learn to make marks in different ways, such as painting and using chalk. Children's communication and language skills are developing well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221459 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1097424 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 April 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in the Rednal area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She holds a 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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Telephone number

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