Childminder EY495965

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 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 committed to her ongoing professional development to help develop further her strong practice. For example, recent training and research helped her to identify effective ways to enhance children's play outdoors.  The childminder observes and assesses children's learning accurately and makes good use of this information to identify their next steps in learning. She gathers detailed information from parents about children's starting points and uses this successfully to support their learning from the onset. Children make good progress.  The childminder is skilled in helping children to express their imaginative ideas. Children collaborate well as they develop interesting storylines in their role play. They happily involve the childminder as they pretend to dive into pools and make an imaginary trip to the zoo.  The childminder relates to children in a warm and affectionate way. Children are happy,

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This provision is good

secure and enjoy the time they spend with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not reflect precisely on the quality of teaching and learning, to secure the best possible learning experiences for children.  The childminder does not consider how to fully involve the youngest children during some group activities, to support their learning in the best possible way.

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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

 reflect precisely on the quality of teaching and learning, to raise outcomes for children to the highest level  identify where activities can be adapted to include the best possible learning opportunities for the youngest children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning, with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and other professionals involved in children's care. Parents are well informed of their children's learning, progress and development. She works closely with other providers and professionals to help children to catch up in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns. The childminder values the views of parents and children to review her provision and identify further improvements. For example, following parental feedback, she has increased opportunities for children to receive planned one-to-one time.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development successfully. For example, children listen attentively and extend their use of sentences as they give instructions and explanations to their friends. The childminder provides a range of enjoyable activities that supports children's physical development. Children learn to use tweezers to carefully move objects and focus as they build towers. Older children maintain their focus well as they thread pasta and make shapes with dough. Children learn how to use outdoor equipment safely, such as climbing up the steps to the top of the slide. The childminder encourages children to use their mathematical understanding, and children count and recognise numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children learn to manage their feelings and to be considerate to others. Children learn to be kind and gentle towards their friends and to take turns. They respond well to the praise they receive for their achievements and gain good levels of emotional well-being and confidence. Children develop their awareness of the wider community, such as engaging with people who help us. The childminder provides effective opportunities for children to become independent. They learn to manage their own needs and dress in their outdoor clothes. They help to prepare snacks, such as peeling fruit. The childminder supports children's good health well and provides nutritious meals, snacks and daily exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a wealth of skills that prepares them well for their future learning and have positive attitudes to learning. They persevere as they complete puzzles and ask questions to deepen their understanding. Children enjoy handling books and using puppets to engage with characters from their favourite stories. They practise their early writing and enjoy making marks in sensory materials with a range of objects, such as toy vehicles, dinosaurs and sponges.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495965 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1034641 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 4

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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 works with a co-childminder. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The setting receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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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