Childminder EY490253

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2017 Not applicable

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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 is well qualified and has a good knowledge of how children learn. She confidently uses her observation and assessment system in place to monitor children's progress and help them make good progress.  The childminder places a clear focus on increasing children's language, listening and attention skills during her interactions.  The childminder has a strong understanding of how to support children's early reading skills. She makes phonics activities fun and enjoyable for children.  Partnerships with parents are strong and they are kept well informed about their children's progress. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's individual needs and gives good regard to supporting children's emotional well-being.  The childminder works effectively with other settings the children attend to share information about their learning. She ensures what she offers complements and builds

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This provision is good

on what children learn at the other settings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide a rich range of activities to enthuse children's learning even further in early mathematics.  The childminder does not provide a varied range of experiences to encourage children to experiment, such as with colour, texture and form, to help increase their understanding of media and materials.

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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

 provide a rich range of activities to motivate children's learning even further in early mathematics  build on the range of experiences children have to experiment and explore, to help increase their understanding of media and materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the 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 took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder adopts a professional approach to her work, and all her records, policies and procedures are well organised and up to date. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues, and knows the procedure to follow if she has a concern. She undertakes detailed risk assessments, which she regularly reviews and updates. The childminder carries out daily checks of the premises, resources and equipment to ensure they are safe. The childminder places a strong focus on evaluating her practice and she consults parents regularly to help her identify further areas for development. Parents report high levels of satisfaction. They comment on how impressed they are about the level of support their children receive and how closely the childminder works with other settings their children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely observes children. She tracks their progress and identifies their next steps in learning to help plan challenging activities. For example, she provides a challenging phonics activity, which she makes enjoyable and uses motivating strategies to reinforce learning. The childminder makes good use of first-hand experiences to help children learn. For example, children learn about various forms of transport as they compare the car and train journey they take to go and see the canal boats. The childminder places a strong focus on children learning about the natural world, seasons and animals. For example, children take regular walks, visit the local nature centre and learn about animals and insects. The childminder easily gets involved in the children's pretend play and encourages their imagination well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a clear focus on teaching children about keeping safe. For example, children learn about fire safety and the importance of keeping fire exits clear, as well as road safety. Children learn how to show care and concern for each other and the pet dog. They behave well, and have a close relationship with the childminder and enjoy her company. The home is kept clean, and the childminder teaches children about the importance of washing their hands and making healthy choices when they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are well prepared for school or their next stage of learning. Children show a real interest in letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make. They make shopping lists for a purpose. For example, children find and stick pictures of the items they need on their list before going to the supermarket. Children enjoy physical activity and learn to move their bodies creatively to music. They begin to count and recognise numbers as they play. Children show a keen interest in caring for the sunflowers, tomatoes and seedlings they have planted. Children show a fondness for books. They consider the sounds that musical instruments make and enjoy singing along to their favourite rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490253 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1020630 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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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 and lives in Rubery, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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