Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2017 26 June 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 has made good improvements since her last inspection and has addressed all the weaknesses raised. She reviews her practice and gleans information from other early years professionals.  The childminder takes time to get to know the children at the start of the placement, so they feel safe and emotionally secure in a welcoming environment. Children form close attachments with the caring childminder and build strong friendships with other children.  The childminder is a positive role model. She effectively supports young children to play cooperatively and express how they are feeling. They benefit from praise and encouragement, which helps to develop their self-esteem.  Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and their current stage of development. She uses this knowledge to place a good focus on what children need to learn next.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use information gathered from assessments to precisely focus on helping children to make rapid progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder has not fully considered how to develop her self-evaluation to include the views of parents, to help raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding 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

 use the information gained from assessment more effectively to influence planning for children's future learning, to help them make more rapid progress  gather feedback from parents to contribute to the ongoing self-evaluation, to help continually raise the quality of provision to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, and evidence of the suitability of household members and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder places a robust emphasis on children's safety. She ensures risk assessments are carried out to help her identify and minimise any hazards to children. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and the wider issues related to safeguarding. She understands and has clear procedures with regards to the use of cameras and mobile phones in the setting, and knows what to do if an allegation is made. She understands the importance of professional development. She researches practice in the early years field and makes links with other childminders as part of keeping her skills up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a warm and inviting environment where children are welcomed and are keen to play and learn. The childminder effectively supports children's vocabulary development. She reads stories and engages children in conversations. The childminder regularly observes children as they play and uses appropriate guidance to assess their progress. Young children explore using their creative skills, as they paint and make marks with edible food, such as jam, honey and paste. This also helps children to overcome anxieties, such as those associated with touching certain substances. Children have good opportunities to be physically active. They enjoy daily outdoor play and weekly yoga, dance and movement sessions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children regularly go on trips, such as visits to the local community and toddler groups where they mix with other children. The childminder widens their social experiences and helps them to gain an understanding of diversity. They visit places of worship and learn about different celebrations and festivals, so they understand about the diverse world they live in. The childminder helps children to recognise why something may be unsafe and what action they need to take, such as what to do if there is a fire. For example, she has a fire evacuation bag containing items she would need should there be an emergency. Children behave well. The childminder uses appropriate language and behaviour herself, and encourages children to share and take turns. Children develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides them with a range of healthy and nutritious snacks as meals are provided by parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning as they prepare for their move on to school. Young children join in with singing activities, babble along excitedly and attempt to do the actions. Children learn to manage their own personal care needs and quickly become independent. Children are happy and confident with the childminder and they are able to explore freely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395869 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1108578 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Bartley Green area of Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 6.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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