Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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

 Children have built strong attachments with the childminder. Her calm, caring demeanour supports children very well to settle and feel secure in her care.  Teaching is good. The childminder's observations of children engaged in play enable her to successfully identify future learning potential. Planning takes into account children's interests. Activities are exciting and challenging, encouraging children to make progress.  The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. She asks questions to encourage children to think and gives ample time for them to formulate their responses and replies.  Children regularly meet with familiar known adults and children at groups within the local area. As a result, friendships form and social skills flourish.  Partnerships with parents and other early years providers are good. Effective communication and sharing of information ensures continuity in children's care and

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This provision is good

learning.  Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder uses activities and discussions to support children's awareness of good health and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Tracking of children's development is not used as successfully as it can be to clearly recognise progress made and potential gaps in learning.  The childminder has not yet considered ways of gathering children's views of her service to enhance the self-evaluation and maintain continual improvement.

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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

 refine the tracking of children's development to recognise their progress as well as potential gaps in learning  review procedures for seeking, evaluating and acting on the views of children to enhance self-evaluation and drive forward continual improvement.

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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 evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the childminder's provision.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's knowledge of the potential signs of harm and neglect is secure. She has a good understanding of the process for sharing her concerns with relevant agencies. Children's safety is a top priority. They play in a safe, secure environment. The childminder takes effective steps to identify and minimise potential hazards. She supervises children well to ensure their safety. The childminder checks the identification of any visitors and maintains a record of their time in her home. The childminder enhances her knowledge well, such as through regular networking and professional development opportunities. Parents speak very positively of the care and learning opportunities the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's natural curiosity to learn effectively. Children explore the resources and make choices, leading their own learning. They use their imaginations re-enacting familiar experiences. For example, they prepare pretend food and use wooden utensils to chop the food into pieces, learning about safety as they do so. They count the number of pieces when they cut play fruit while identifying their favourite foods. The childminder encourages children to express their ideas and she listens intently to what they say. Children use their skills to solve problems, receiving support as they do so. They manipulate pieces of track to make a ramp to move cars along, show good levels of concentration and perseverance. Children initiate their own games, such as hide and seek. They learn to take turns and develop their counting skills even further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's care needs and meets them well throughout the day. She works closely with parents to ensure she incorporates children's individual needs and routines into the day. Children enjoy being physically active and climb, run and explore outdoors. They use various equipment to support their large- muscle skills. Children are learning to look after the resources. They understand the importance of helping to put away the toys when they have finished playing with them. Children learn independence. They understand the need to wash their hands before they eat their snack. Children behave very well and use their manners well at all times. Their behaviour reflects that they are comfortable to express their feelings. Children learn about diversity and the wider world. They share their own traditions and cultural celebrations. Children feel comfortable to discuss their own beliefs and feelings about topics, such as

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop confidence and self-assurance in their abilities. Children carefully pour water from one pot to another. They show good coordination skills as they scoop water from one container to another using different-sized spoons. Children learn the skills that they need to support their future learning in readiness for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493050 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1025905 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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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 8am to 5.30pm, 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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