Childminder EY296074

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2018 16 September 2014

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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 adopts a professional approach and is well organised. All the required records and procedures are in place to help keep children safe and to promote their health and welfare.  The childminder works closely with parents from the outset and they are kept well informed about their children's day, care and development.  The quality of teaching is good and children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's communication and language skills and they enjoy her interactions.  The childminder provides a well organised environment where children can freely explore and investigate from a varied range of experiences.  The childminder places a high priority on establishing strong relationships with children. She is nurturing and knows the children well and helps them increase their confidence and independence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use the information from children's assessment very precisely to help plan highly challenging activities in some aspects of their mathematical and literacy development.  The childminder does not consistently offer a rich range of experiences to help extend children's learning about people and communities.

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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

 use information from assessment more precisely to help plan highly challenging activities to extend children's learning of quantities, grouping and letter sounds to help children make the best possible progress  provide a very rich range of experiences for children to learn about people and communities.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder and one of her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder is enthusiastic and enjoys her time with the children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She knows the procedure to follow if she has a concern. The childminder carries out daily checks of the environment to ensure it is suitable and safe. The childminder uses a range of childminding forums and resource centres to keep her knowledge up-to-date and to help her to extend her practice. There is a well-focused improvement plan in place to help develop the service even further. She takes advantage of any available training to help increase her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's interests and experiences to plan an interesting range of activities that capture their curiosity. She also uses the changing seasons to help children learn about the natural environment. For example, children take regular walks and look at the changes. They collect items of interest and learn about how animals live in their natural habitats. The childminder observes children and plans activities for their interests and enjoyment. For example, she provides a good range of resources, such as sand, water, rice, pasta, dough and paints for children to explore and be creative. She places a sharp focus on introducing new ideas, concepts and vocabulary during her interactions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents when their children first start and collates useful information about their needs to help them settle. The induction period is flexible and tailored according to the needs of each child. The childminder places a good priority on promoting children's emotional well-being. She provides good opportunities for children to be outdoors in the fresh air. They use the physical play equipment in the garden and when on outings. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of a healthy diet and encourages them to try new foods. Children behave well and learn about the rules in place for their safety. For example, children learn about car safety, road safety and how to keep safe around animals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in preparation for school. Children have a close relationship with the childminder and are happy in her care. Children show a real interest in making marks as they play. For example, they use various writing materials, including chalk, charcoal and paints to make marks and patterns. They show an interest in books and stories and benefit from attending the local library. Children show a keen interest in their natural environment and the world. For example, they learn about dinosaurs, what they ate and where they lived. Children have good opportunities to bake and prepare food. For example, children help make bread, cakes, biscuits and pizza. They learn to count and consider size as they play and enjoy their time at the childminder's home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296074 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1104268 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, from 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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