Childminder EY544174

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 works well in partnership with parents to meet children's needs. For example, he provides them with new ways to help their children learn about staying safe. He has frequent discussions with parents about their children's ongoing progress and well-being.  The childminder is skilled in helping children to progress well with their communication and language. Older children practise speaking in sentences and respond enthusiastically when it is their turn to speak. They listen carefully and follow instructions. Children make good progress.  The childminder provides children with enjoyable activities that encourage them to be physically active. Older children run around the garden energetically in search of numbers that they recognise. He helps them to extend their mathematical understanding successfully.  Children behave well. The childminder provides them with clear guidance about what is

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This provision is good

expected and about rules they need to follow to help keep themselves safe as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not identified where some aspects of teaching can be further enhanced, to raise the quality of children's learning experiences to the highest level.  The childminder does not fully consider the needs of the youngest children during some planned activities, to maximise their level of their participation.

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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

 review the quality of teaching and learning more closely to identify how practice can be improved even further, to provide the highest quality of learning experiences for children  extend planning for group activities to more effectively 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 has developed strong partnerships with other professionals and providers involved in children's learning to promote continuity. For example, he works closely with health professionals to provide carefully tailored learning plans for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. He has a clear understanding of the process to follow should he need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder values the views of parents and children as part of the self-evaluation process, to identify further improvements. He is committed to the ongoing development of his professional skills. For example, recent training has helped him to identify effective ways to support children with language delay.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective systems for assessing children's progress. He has a good knowledge of their next steps, and uses this successfully to help move them forward in their learning. He gathers detailed information about children's starting points, to support their learning and care needs from the onset. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their early literacy skills. Children enjoy making marks in sensory materials, such as cocoa powder, and listen attentively to stories. They learn about the letters in their names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional security and self-esteem skilfully. Children enjoy the positive encouragement and praise they receive and are well motivated. The childminder provides them with clear expectations and children's behaviour is good. Children develop their awareness of positive role models from around the world. They learn to respect others, and gain the confidence to express their own ideas. The childminder encourages children to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children learn the importance of washing their hands before meals and enjoy nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder is caring and supportive, and children demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with him.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a broad range of skills that prepares them successfully for their future learning and starting school. They develop good social skills and learn to tolerate delay and to share. Children progress well with their independence. They persevere and are keen to complete everyday tasks for themselves, such as dressing in their outdoor clothes. Older children concentrate well as they thread pasta and shape dough. They recognise numbers and count objects accurately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544174 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1086582 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 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 2017 and lives in Sutton Coldfield. He works with a co- childminder. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year except for bank holidays and family holidays. He holds qualified teacher status and 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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