Childminder EY497692

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 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 carries out daily checks and thorough risk assessments of her premises which help to promote children's safety. She supervises children well.  Children build a secure bond with the childminder. She is kind, caring and responds promptly to their needs. Children are confident in her home and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.  The childminder plans a wide variety of challenging and stimulating play experiences. Children make good progress from their starting points and are eager to learn. The quality of the childminder's teaching is consistently good.  The childminder makes good use of personal research and professional networking groups to update her knowledge and refresh her skills. This helps her to continually promote good outcomes for children.  The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy snacks and plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy and benefit

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully established an effective two-way flow of information about children's next steps in learning with other settings they attend.  The childminder does not always gather enough information about children's prior learning at home from parents when children first start, in order to identify children's starting points more precisely.

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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 more effective partnerships with other settings that children may attend, in order to exchange information about children's next steps in learning  further encourage parents to share information about children's knowledge and skills when they first start and use this information to inform planning from the outset.

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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 spoke to a selection of parents and took account of their views. The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including accident records, and she discussed the childminder's self-evaluation document with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and the childminder's qualifications. The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including to jointly evaluate an activity.  The inspector spoke with 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 has good knowledge of the possible signs of abuse. She knows when and where to refer any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress to help her to identify and close any gaps in their development and to plan for their next stage of learning. The childminder regularly evaluates and reflects on the service she provides. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her to make changes to her provision. For example, she has made changes to her garden to enable her to extend learning opportunities, particularly for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning and uses this information to plan for their next stage of development. She promotes children's mathematical skills well. For example, children learn to count, add and subtract and use mathematical language during play and routines. She provides regular opportunities for children to explore the world around them. For example, they enjoy growing fruits and vegetables in the childminder's garden and nearby allotment. The childminder helps to promote children's literacy and artistic skills as she encourages them to create models of the characters from their favourite stories out of natural resources. The childminder supports children's language and communication effectively. For example, she consistently adds new words into conversations to help extend children's vocabulary and listens carefully to what they say.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's welcoming and friendly environment. The childminder effectively supports children's self-esteem in many ways. For example, she is very attentive and provides regular praise for their efforts as well as their achievements. Children behave well. They learn to share, take turns and be respectful. Children are sociable and use good manners. They learn to do things for themselves, such as tidying up their toys and putting on their own shoes. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. They go for regular walks in the nearby woods and visit the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and keen learners. They are confident communicators who express their wants and needs. Children learn to be independent and demonstrate good levels of concentration. They develop a love of books. All children make good progress from their starting points and learn skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497692 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1037744 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 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. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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