Childminder EY376339

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2018 30 July 2015

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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 evaluates her provision carefully to ensure it meets children's needs. For example, she has enhanced arrangements for recording and tracking information about children's progress to better support her when planning next steps for learning.  The childminder plans activities in detail to accommodate the needs of children at different stages of development. She is skilled in recognising when to intervene to enhance children's play and to move their learning on. Children prepare well for their future learning and make good progress.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about communities beyond their immediate experiences. Children enjoy listening to stories and music from different cultures and learn about the different ways that people live.  The childminder provides quality resources for children to choose from indoors, and children access these independently. They are confident, motivated and make choices

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider how to help children to develop their awareness of making healthy food choices.  Activities provided for children to support their play and exploration outdoors are not as rich and varied as those they experience indoors.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to learn about making healthy food choices  extend the provision for children's outdoor play experiences, to enhance their learning even further.

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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 to the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder observed an activity and discussed it together.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including suitability checks, policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants know how to seek advice and the correct procedures to follow if they have concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder provides effective support for assistants when they first start to ensure they are clear about their roles and responsibilities. She is committed to continuing her professional development and provides her assistants with training to help them to enhance their skills. For example, recent training helped them to identify how to best support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and other providers involved in children's care. For example, she exchanges information regularly with parents and other settings children attend, to provide continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning accurately and plans focused activities to help them achieve the next steps in their development. The childminder and her assistants support children's communication and language development skilfully. For example, they provide quality interactions with children and encourage them to talk about their ideas and explore new words. The childminder provides children with good mathematical learning opportunities. Children compare the capacity of shapes during water play, and explore filling and pouring. Older children extend their understanding further and respond eagerly to challenges as they find objects that are bigger and will hold more water. They use mathematical language well as they compare the weight of objects and decide if they are heavier or lighter.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children's independence well, to help them become confident in their own abilities. For example, children enjoy spreading their crackers with cheese and are eager to help with everyday tasks. They manage their personal needs well. Children learn about keeping themselves safe, such a road safety and assessing risks as they play. The childminder and her assistants relate to children in a warm and affectionate way. They provide children with clear expectations and behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning. They are active and inquisitive learners, who enjoy their play and interactions with others. Children learn about the different uses of technology, such as taking photographs and playing music. They use their imaginations well to recreate familiar experiences during role-play cooking. Children enjoy and benefit from activities that support their physical development, such as walking with beanbags balanced on their heads.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376339 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1120801 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5. She works with a co-childminder and assistants. The setting receives funding to provide free early education to two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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