Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 2 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is committed to improving her professional development and regularly attends training to extend further her teaching skills. For example, she works closely with her local authority support team and has recently reinforced her skills in observation and assessment, and managing children's behaviour. n The childminder has a good understanding of the different ways children learn and plans successfully for their different interests. She assesses their progress accurately and identifies how to help them achieve the next step in their learning. n The childminder manages children's behaviour successfully and provides them with clear guidance to help them to understanding what is expected from them. Children behave well. n Children make good progress and gain a good range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning. They are well motivated to play, explore and to make new discoveries. Children have good social skills and are keen to involve others in their play.

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The provision is good

They work together well to take turns pouring water down a tube for example.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder has regular discussions with parents, she does not keep them fully informed of the current focus for their child's learning. n At times, the childminder completes some everyday tasks for children that they can manage by themselves.

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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

n Extend further the good partnerships with parents to include providing more precise information about children's current next steps in learning n increase opportunities for children to complete everyday tasks for themselves, to extend further the confidence they have in their own abilities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. She makes good use of safety checks and risk assessments, to ensure that she keeps children safe. The childminder effectively reviews her provision and identifies areas for further improvement. For example, she plans to research activities to provide further extension for children's mathematical understanding.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's achievements and plans challenging next steps for their learning. She is skilled in helping children to develop their communication and language. Children enjoy experimenting with quiet and loud voices. They join in enthusiastically with action songs and rhymes, and explore animal sounds. The childminder helps children to develop their literacy skills well. They learn to recognise their names and are keen to learn to write. For example, they concentrate well as they attempt to draw around hands. Children have a good range of opportunities to practise their physical skills. They enjoy playing skittles and ball games, such as football, and learn to use scissors safely. The childminder supports children's imaginative play well. Children recreate familiar roles, such as serving food in the role-play kitchen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive praise for their achievements and gain good levels of emotional well- being. The childminder provides children with a stimulating learning environment and they make confident choices about what they would like to play, such as when to go outdoors. The childminder helps children to gain a good understanding about making healthy choices. For instance, they learn about limiting treats and about food that is good for them. The childminder plans a range of activities to raise children's awareness of the community they live in and they learn about the wider world. For example, children interact with people they meet and enjoy picnics with friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well with their mathematical understanding. Very young children express an interest in numbers and confidently order numbers beyond 10. They use language to talk about containers during water play and explain whether they are full, empty or half full. They learn the language of calculation as they sing number rhymes and find how many are left. Children develop their understanding of the world and learn about process, such as floating and sinking. They observe the changes in the weather and know how to care for the plants they have grown from seeds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535579 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10060881 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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Registers

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