Childminder EY497046

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 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 measures and reviews children's progress accurately. She plans exciting activities that build on their learning and are based on what she observes about their interests. Children make very good progress and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's progress and works closely with them to help them support children's learning and development at home. The childminder uses parents' information about what children know and can do to help her establish clear starting points.  Children form close bonds with the childminder and enjoy involving her in their play. They settle quickly in the homely, welcoming environment and she meets all their needs very well. The childminder praises and encourages children in their play to help them persevere and make independent choices. Children are calm and relaxed and

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This provision is good

settle well.  Overall, the childminder keeps up to date with current practice and legislation to help her maintain the good quality of her provision for children. She identifies some areas for improvement to extend children's valuable learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder reflects on her practice, there are times when she does not use this to target more specific areas for professional development or review the impact of this on children's learning.

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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

 develop self-evaluation further to target specific professional development and review the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector considered 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 has a clear understanding of how to identify and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She shares information with parents about keeping children safe and this is continued at home. She updates her safeguarding knowledge regularly. The childminder has established close links with other early years professionals. She makes good use of their advice, as part of her evaluations, to help her meet all children's needs effectively. She exchanges valuable information with staff of the other settings children attend to complement their learning and support consistency of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder increases children's language and communication skills effectively. She engages in purposeful conversations with children that stimulate their curiosity and help them to solve problems. For example, she asks children, which baby animal matches the mother in a jigsaw. She encourages children to talk about where each animal lives, what it might eat and what sound it makes. She gives children who are unsure further support, such as clues, to help them recall the correct answer. The childminder uses children's favourite stories to develop their counting skills. For example, they count how many plasters they stick on a character in the book and how many they have left. Children identify each body part correctly and act out the story enthusiastically. They are excited at feeling ice outside and feeding the hens.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes respect for other people's ideas, beliefs and cultures. For example, she encourages children to listen to everyone's ideas and make choices in their activities. She raises children's awareness of different festivals and many other events throughout the year. The childminder stimulates children's interest in the natural world and how they can help to conserve this. She plans many exciting trips and activities to help children learn about nature and to gain independence and confidence outdoors. The childminder praises and encourages children in their play and they gain good self-esteem. They develop their physical skills well and enjoy daily outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very interested in all their play and learning. They ask questions about how and why things happen and show great interest in their environment. For example, they enjoy exploring the natural world in the childminder's exciting garden and many other places of interest. Children concentrate very well, such as when they look at books with the childminder. They complete jigsaws with competence and persevere to fit the pieces together correctly. Children communicate their needs confidently to the childminder, such as when they say they would like some fruit for snack or they need to use the bathroom.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497046 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1036213 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Birmingham. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and is a qualified Forest Schools leader. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, 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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