Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2017 16 June 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

 Children are emotionally secure and confident. The childminder creates a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment.  The childminder places a high priority on teaching children to be respectful. Children are taught to use good manners, be kind and behave well.  Children make good progress in their learning. Toys and resources are easily accessible and allow children to make independent choices in their play.  The childminder observes children and assesses their development well. She plans effectively for what children need to learn next, taking into account their ages, stages of development and interests.  The childminder establishes strong links with parents. Successful strategies for sharing information promote a consistent approach to supporting children's ongoing learning and development. Parents are very happy with the service provided.  The childminder guides and supports her assistant to ensure children's care, safety and

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This provision is good

learning experiences are well supported.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always limit background noise during focused activities to further support children's concentration and attention skills.  The childminder has not fully established links with staff at other settings children attend.

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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

 keep background noise to a minimum during focused activities to help extend children's listening and attention skills  build on links with staff at other settings children attend to complement and support children's 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and members of the home.  The inspector took into account the view of parents from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder works hard to continually improve her practice and has implemented positive changes since her last inspection. For example, she uses a comprehensive self-evaluation process to support ongoing improvements to professional development and practice. The childminder considers the views of other professionals to develop her knowledge and skills. For example, she welcomes visits from local authority advisers and has developed links with local children's centres. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about their children's abilities and routines when they first start attending. This enables the childminder to plan for children's care and learning needs from the very beginning. This has a positive impact on children's development. The childminder monitors children's progress and takes action when additional support is required. The childminder interacts positively with children. She helps develop babies' language skills. For example, she models the names of animals and the sounds they make as she sings with children. The childminder sensitively supports children's learning as she plays alongside them. For example, she uses language focused on size, colours and numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring. She provides gradual settling-in sessions when children join her to help them get to know their new environment and carer. Children form close emotional attachments with her. The childminder effectively tailors practice and routines to children's personal requirements and they are very happy and comfortable in her care. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. For example, children benefit from healthy food and drinks that meet their nutritional needs. They have daily opportunities to play outdoors and to be physically active and energetic.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and curious learners. They enjoy exploring and experimenting with the toys and resources provided. Children of all ages develop a love of books to help them gain good literacy skills. For instance, they enjoy looking at pages in books and listening to stories. Babies are learning their first sounds and words. Their physical skills develop well as they begin to stand and take first steps. Children's hand-to-eye coordination is developing. For example, as they enjoy rolling balls and building towers with bricks. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320256 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1058287 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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