Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2018 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 a very good role model for children. She praises children's kindness and achievements, and sets positive examples that help to foster their personal and emotional development. Children are settled and emotionally secure.  The childminder promotes children's health and physical development well. Children learn about the importance of eating healthy food. They enjoy good opportunities to spend time outdoors on walks in the local area and attending activity groups.  The childminder regularly observes children and uses these observations well, to track their progress and identify what they need to learn next. She checks how well all children are doing to identify any children who might require extra help.  Partnerships with parents and other settings are well established. Good systems are in place to share information about children's progress, learning and development in the setting and at home. This supports continuity for children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much as possible from parents about what children already know and can do, to support their learning from the outset.  The childminder does not focus sharply enough on targeting her professional development, to further improve her good teaching skills.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities when they first start  extend the focus on professional development, to raise the good-quality teaching to the next level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 looked at a sample of relevant documentation about children's welfare and safety, including evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the procedures to follow should they have concerns about the welfare of a child in their care. The childminder regularly checks the environment indoors to keep it free from hazards and helps children to understand how to keep safe. In addition, she practises fire drills with children, which helps them to know what to do in an emergency. The childminder works occasionally with an assistant and this provides opportunities for her to discuss the quality of the provision, plan activities and share ideas. She monitors the performance and ongoing suitability of her assistant regularly. The childminder ensures that she updates her training in first aid and safeguarding. She regularly gathers feedback from parents. Parents are very pleased with the quality of the provision and the care their children receive. The childminder continually reflects on her practice to see how she can

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children to support their development. She allows them a lot of choice in what they do. Children select dressing up costumes and build a train track. The childminder helps children to develop good communication skills. For instance, she constantly talks to children and repeats words and sentences back. She extends children's mathematical skills competently. The childminder reinforces counting and an awareness of size and shape with children, when they cut out shapes from play dough. Children have many opportunities to make marks and older children confidently write numbers and letters. The childminder regularly observes children. She uses appropriate guidance to help her assess their progress and she incorporates their next steps in learning into her planning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and happy in the childminder's care. She organises the space and resources well, to meet children's needs and to help them develop a sense of belonging. The childminder praises and encourages their achievements. For instance, they receive stickers and this boosts their confidence and self-esteem. Good behaviour is encouraged, such as taking turns, sharing and thinking about the needs of others. The childminder gives clear messages about why it is important to eat healthy foods and children visit a local shop to choose fruit for snack time. The childminder promotes good hygiene procedures. Children know to wash their hands before they eat and after using the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children successfully develop the necessary skills required for their next stage in learning, in readiness for school. They demonstrate good levels of confidence in their abilities and take pride in their achievements. They enjoy visits to local playgroups, parks and shops. All children are keen to join in activities and try new experiences. Children develop very good mathematical skills. They count and learn colours, shapes and sizes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494054 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1031332 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 9

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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 lives in the Moseley area of Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two, three- and four-year-old children. She 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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