Childminder 504641

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 2017 11 May 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

 The childminder builds very effective relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's progress. She obtains and uses valuable information to help establish clear starting points for children's learning. The childminder works closely with parents to plan and support the next steps in their children's learning.  Children form close bonds with the childminder and enjoy involving her in their play. They settle quickly in the homely, welcoming environment and make good friendships. The childminder gathers information about children's interests and needs from parents and from her own observations. She uses this very effectively to meet their needs and to plan purposeful activities.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and they make good progress. She provides a wealth of exciting resources and learning experiences that engages children's enthusiasm. The childminder uses skilful, well-planned questioning,

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This provision is good

for example when encouraging children to think and develop their language skills well.  The childminder works very effectively with her co-childminder and other early years professionals. She has carried out the improvements set at the previous inspection and demonstrates very good practice in all areas of her provision.  Children are enthusiastic and engaged in their play. They learn to be independent in their self-care, such as when they put on their coats and shoes to play outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder maintains her professional development well, at times, she does not target this more specifically enough to help her achieve outstanding outcomes for children's learning.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation even further to identify more specific areas for professional development and review the impact of this on children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her co-childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector considered the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements rigorous practice that reflects her secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She checks that the premises and equipment are safe for children to use and she minimises potential hazards. The childminder maintains the correct adult-to-child ratios. She discusses and monitors children's progress with her co-childminder and narrows any gaps in their learning quickly. She monitors the practice of the assistant and helps her to make improvements. She exchanges information about children's progress and well-being with the other settings they attend to help support consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and measures children's progress accurately. They are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. She helps children to develop their imaginations and creativity very well. For example, she joins in their play as they pretend they are looking for treasure in a pirate ship. Children pretend there are sharks in the water and that they need to steer the ship away from them. They say that the captain is coming so the childminder suggests they get out the plank. The childminder shows children how to fit wooden shapes onto the correct pegs on a board. She asks them if they know the colours and shapes of each one, and varies her questioning well to help them learn this. The childminder reacts promptly to children's interests, such as when she shows them a book they like about Halloween. Children link the spider's web pictures to the real ones they see outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy play outside in the garden each day or at the many exciting venues the childminder takes them to. Children gain confidence as they find ways to climb up to the small slide and the deck of the pirate ship. They have good balance and coordination in their use of the trampoline and wheeled toys. The childminder gives a high priority to children's well-being. She makes sure younger children sleep in comfort when they are tired, as routines are flexible to accommodate children's needs. She sits with them when they have a later lunch on waking. Children show they feel secure, such as when they sit on the childminder's lap or hold out their arms for a hug. Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder praises them for giving each other the jigsaw pieces they need so that they can complete the puzzle together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills they need for their future learning. They count and use mathematical language in their play and daily routines. For example, they count how many pieces of fruit they have in their bowls, and name some of the shapes in a wooden puzzle. Children concentrate very well on intricate shape puzzles and remain at this activity for some time without the need for adult direction. They gain good self-esteem and confidence, for example, when they choose which songs to sing and join in with the actions. They enjoy the childminder's praise when they sing and move in rhythm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504641 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1099425 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and works from her co-childminder's premises in Selly Oak, Birmingham. The childminder operates her provision all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3 and occasionally 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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