Childminder EY488271

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the changes that must be notified to Ofsted.  The childminder does not always provide children with the time or the opportunity to develop their thinking skills. At times, she is too quick to respond to the questions that she asks.  The childminder does not yet make the most effective use of the self-evaluation and monitoring process to consider ways that ambitiously raise the quality of her teaching to outstanding.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is an experienced practitioner and knows how children learn. She provides a stimulating environment, which children are keen to explore. Resources and activities are arranged well. Children make independent choices in their play.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well. Good settling- in procedures are successfully matched to each child's needs. Children develop positive attachments with the childminder and are ready for the move from home to her care.  Children have many opportunities to be physically active and spend time outdoors in the fresh air. They spend time in the childminder's garden and regularly go on outings in the community. These outings help children to learn to interact in different situations and develop positive attitudes towards the wider community.  Children behave well. The childminder provides gentle age-appropriate reminders to

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It has the following strengths

help children learn about behaviour expectations.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop further knowledge and understanding of changes that must be notified to Ofsted, with particular regard to the employment of a new assistant. 13/10/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 provide children with the time and opportunity to develop their thinking skills  strengthen the use of the self-evaluation process that increases the potential to deliver the highest quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. 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, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  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 on 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 requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to all types of abuse and neglect and understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She checks the environment and removes or reduces any hazards to children. However, the childminder does not have a good knowledge and understanding of changes that must be notified to Ofsted. Although appropriate suitability checks have been carried out for all household members, she has not informed Ofsted that her son is now working as an assistant. The childminder checks the progress children make and shares this information with parents. This helps to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are identified and addressed. The childminder has an overview of her assistant's practice. She seeks advice and guidance from the local authority and considers the views of parents and other childminder's when reflecting on her practice. However, she does not look specifically at

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

the impact of her teaching to recognise where improvements can be made.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers important information from parents when children first start. She observes children as they play and makes regular assessments of what they need to learn next. She uses this information to plan a good balance of child-led and adult-focused activities that ignite children's interest. The childminder involves herself in children's play. She offers appropriate support and encouragement to children. This helps them to persevere at tasks and learn new skills. Children's language skills are supported well. For example, as they explore the 'treasure basket' the childminder encourages children to look at and feel the resources. Children understand and follow simple instructions as she hands them different items to make noises with, such as shaking the keys and banging two wooden bricks together. The childminder models language and provides a narrative of what is happening. Children have opportunities to learn new words and extend their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weakness in leadership and management means children's well-being is not given the highest consideration. However, children are kept in sight or hearing of the childminder, and they are not left unsupervised with her assistant. The childminder keeps all external doors locked to avoid unauthorised access. Children are emotionally secure in the childminder's care. They seek comfort from her and she is quick to provide reassurance when necessary. Children rest and have their meals according to their individual needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are building strong foundations for future learning. They are curious and active learners. Children develop a strong sense of emotional well-being and have opportunities to experience different social situations, which helps develop their confidence. They learn to share and take turns from an early age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488271 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1013431 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at degree level. She sometimes 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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Telephone number

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