Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2018 11 July 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 has successfully sustained the standard of her setting and she provides good-quality learning and care for children. She provides a welcoming environment and she supports children well to form strong bonds of attachment.  The childminder promotes children's learning effectively through stimulating activities. She takes good account of their preferences and includes these in her planning. She captures children's imagination and makes learning interesting.  Children develop good independence. They change activities frequently while they move between the indoor environment and the garden. Children enjoy pretend play and make good use of resources, such as pushchairs, dolls and shopping baskets.  The partnerships with parents are strong and well established. The childminder shares information consistently about children. Parents say that the childminder creates a 'home from home' atmosphere and has a very caring attitude towards children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to develop their understanding of positional language.  The childminder does not consistently monitor her teaching practice to raise the quality of the provision to a higher level.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their understanding of positional language  strengthen the monitoring of practice, including teaching, to raise the quality of the provision to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and discussed the self-evaluation process.  The inspector spoke with children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documents and records used for the smooth running of the setting.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do should she have any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. She understands the procedures she must follow in the event of allegations against herself or anyone living on the premises. She regularly carries out research to enhance her understanding of child development. This helps her to identify the next steps in learning precisely. Therefore, she plans more effectively for children's further learning. Parents say that children have made rapid progress in a very short time and that they learn to use good manners. Self-evaluation is ongoing. The childminder has effectively addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection. She makes effective changes, such as improving the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages children well through rewarding activities. She holds their attention consistently while they look at books and she encourages them to repeat words. The childminder extends children's learning appropriately by combining two words together. She includes good levels of challenge for children to press more bricks onto high towers. She models this skill and encourages children to copy what she does. Children proudly start clapping when they accomplish a task. The childminder joins in, and raises their self-esteem effectively. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning and she involves parents in the initial assessment of their child's development. She then encourages parents to continue with learning activities at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy play indoors and outside. They consistently invite the childminder to join in. They behave well and take turns with the childminder at using resources. Children access wheeled toys and delight in moving through tunnels. The childminder consistently talks with them and she offers praise constantly for their efforts. This motivates children to keep on trying. For example, they persist until they succeed in putting on their own shoes. Children enjoy snacks of fresh fruit and eat healthy meals. They have access to their beakers and drink water regularly. Children ask the childminder for support when they need it. Her prompt responses promote their emotional well-being very effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Children are developing their exploratory skills as they move around the setting and test toy equipment. For example, they listen to sounds while they press buttons on resources. Children show interest in books and participate in activities by turning pages. They recognise pictures of a number of animals and make random marks on writing equipment. Children are alert to occurrences in the environment and often point at aeroplanes that fly overhead. They are developing skills in readiness for moving on to nursery and eventually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396701 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1105002 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Kitts Green, Birmingham. The childminder operates from 6.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for 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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