Childminder EY438399

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2018 16 March 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 demonstrates a strong commitment to improving outcomes for all children. The quality of teaching and learning is consistently good.  Since her last inspection the childminder has developed effective ways to reflect on and evaluate her provision. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her identify where she can make changes so that her practice continues to improve. This helps to ensure that children receive high-quality care and learning experiences.  The childminder carries out daily checks and thorough risk assessments of her premises, which helps to promote children's safety. She supervises children well.  Parents speak highly of the childminder and are very happy with the home-from-home environment.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children. She builds close relationships with them. Children demonstrate that they are emotionally secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share enough detailed information with parents to enable them to continue to support their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not involve parents in identifying the starting points for children's learning to help to her plan precisely for children's next stages of learning from the outset.

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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

 provide more detailed information regarding children's next stages of learning to parents, to enable them to continue their child's learning at home  involve parents in the initial assessments of their children to help to clearly identify children's learning needs right from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector carried out a joint evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including accident records, and discussed the childminder's self- evaluation document with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications. The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to implement should she feel a child may be at risk of abuse or harm. She has effective systems in place to maintain a two-way flow of information with other providers that children may attend. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders to further her personal development; for instance, by sharing information and ideas. She also welcomes the support of the local authority advisers to help improve her practice. She uses personal online research to update her knowledge and help her improve outcomes for children. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and closes any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observation and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information effectively to support children to make good progress. Children are encouraged to lead their own play. They choose their own resources from easily accessible storage and become keen and motivated learners. The childminder follows children's interests when they want to bath the dolls. She adapts the activity well for all children. The childminder demonstrates to older children how to manage the fasteners on the dolls' clothes. She supports younger children to name the body parts and uses repetition to support their pronunciation of new words. The childminder provides a running commentary as children play and initiates many purposeful discussions. This helps to promote children's language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully promotes friendships, acknowledges acts of kindness and encourages children to share. Children show a sense of belonging in the childminder's care. They are very proud of their art and craft work that is displayed around the childminder's home and are keen to show visitors their achievements. Children learn good social skills and take turns with popular resources. For example, they know it is polite and kind to wait for their turn to use the trampoline. Children behave well. The childminder helps them to learn to be independent. Older children can manage their own personal care routines and put their coats on. Babies learn to feed themselves. Children enjoy their sociable mealtimes. They talk about the fruit they like and are happy to try different types. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of their development. Children are active, motivated learners who have a keen disposition towards learning. They demonstrate strong listening and attention skills. Children learn to count and recognise shapes. They enjoy handling books and listening to stories. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438399 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1107789 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Great Barr, Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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