Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 2017 4 February 2014

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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 build close attachments with the childminder, who supports their emotional well-being effectively. They seek comfort and reassurance from her and are keen to include her in their play. Children show that they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children play, learn and develop. She provides a wide range of activities that children can access independently and enjoy.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder establishes good relationships with parents from the start. She shares daily information with them about their children's care and well-being.  Children behave well and follow the childminder's instructions. The childminder is a good role model and offers gentle age-appropriate reminders to help children to understand the reasons to respect the environment and equipment that they use.  The childminder regularly meets with other childminders. She uses these opportunity to

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This provision is good

help her keep up-to-date with the changes in legislation. This helps to improve the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has good 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 consistently 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 sharply on what individual children need to learn next and help to close the gaps in children's learning at a faster rate  extend the current arrangements for professional development, so that they provide more opportunities to raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder. She observed the quality of teaching and 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 the relevant documents and checked evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector evaluated the activities with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents provided in written form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder checks all areas, indoors and outdoors and minimises any hazards to the children. This helps to ensure children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder has attended child protection training. She has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm and the procedures to follow. The childminder checks the progress children make. She shares this information with parents to develop a consistent approach between the childminder's setting and learning at home. She seeks the views of parents to benefit the experiences that children receive. Parents state that their children enjoy the varied activities and the healthy food that the childminder offers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play. She actively joins in, encouraging children to 'have a go' and try new experiences. The childminder provides a narrative of what they are doing. For example, as children play with cooked spaghetti, they touch and feel different textures. The childminder uses a variety of descriptive language, such as 'slimy' and 'sticky'. Children hear new vocabulary. Children explore a range of bottles filled with items, such as pasta, water and glitter, with curiosity and interest. They take turns in play as they pass the bottles to the childminder. She uses such opportunities to introduce children to number names, size, quantities and shapes that they see. Children's emerging mathematical development is supported well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She gains important information from the parents. This enables the childminder to plan for children's needs. Children develop a strong bond with the childminder and settle quickly in their new environment. The childminder has a warm, relaxed and friendly manner. She frequently praises children for their efforts and achievements, helping to motivate them and build their self-esteem. Young children rest according to their needs. From a young age, children learn to develop good self-care skills, such as wiping their hands. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks. Children have good opportunities to explore the local community. These opportunities help children to develop their social skills and learn about the wider world beyond their own experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in independence and develop the key skills that they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. They make good progress and their achievements reflect typical expectations for their ages. Children are curious and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They are beginning to use simple words, and gesture confidently to express their needs and wants. They have plenty of occasions to be active and move around. Children's physical skills are developing well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464339 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1087488 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Bartley Green area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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