Childminder, Out-of school day care in Birmingham

Inspection date 16 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 well qualified and has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She monitors the progress children make and uses her observations well to plan for their next steps in learning. This ensures children learn the key skills they need to be ready for their next phase in learning. n Children form close bonds with the childminder and build secure friendships with other children. They persevere with tasks, for example, as they mould dough to count, or create objects and characters. n The childminder consistently supports children to understand and respect one another's choices and opinions. For example, she supports children to contribute suggestions during activities. She encourages children to join in with their peers, share and take turns well. n The childminder uses effective methods to engage parents and keep them informed about their children's daily activities and routines. She gathers detailed information at

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The provision is good

the start of the placement to help inform her initial assessments of children's stage of development. n The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and well-resourced learning environment indoors and outdoors. Children are inquisitive and active explorers. They make independent choices in their play and display good levels of confidence and self- esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently seek enough information about children's ongoing learning at home from parents, to further support the planning process. n The childminder does not focus her professional development consistently on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding 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

n encourage all parents to share information about their children's ongoing achievements at home, to further support the planning process n sharpen the focus on professional development to raise the good quality of teaching to the next level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides children with a safe and secure homely environment. She makes daily checks to help ensure children are safe and supervises children effectively. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection issues and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. She has also completed relevant training, which has enhanced her understanding of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder carries out regular supervision with her assistant. This ensures that her assistant is fully aware of her responsibilities and the setting's policies and procedures. They regularly observe children using an online system and monitor children's progress effectively, which helps to close any gaps in their learning. The childminder reviews her provision in order to identify any areas for improvement. She seeks the views of parents and children, and parents complete an

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and engaged in their learning. The childminder plans a good range of activities and experiences linked to children's interests. She fully encourages children to share their own thoughts and ideas, which means that planned activities often change to suit children's choices. Children enjoy playing in the garden where they explore soil in the mud kitchen. They add flower petals to make pretend food and decorate cakes. Children throw petals into the air as they pretend they are attending a wedding. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the world well. Children talk enthusiastically about the carrots and tomato plants they have planted in the garden, and how they are looking forward to eating the tomatoes on the pizza when they turn red. The childminder builds successfully on children's skills. She asks questions that encourage children to express their thoughts and develop their imagination further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They are polite, kind and caring towards each other, and use their manners consistently without prompting. The childminder is a good role model and uses appropriate language as she encourages children to share and take turns. Children develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides them with a range of healthy and nutritious snacks and meals, which children help to prepare. Children have regular opportunities for exercise and fresh air in the very well-resourced garden. The childminder carefully watches children during play so that she can support their understanding of how to keep themselves safe. She helps children to recognise why something may be unsafe and what action they need to take when using knives to cut food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning from their starting points. Children are developing their confidence and self-care skills effectively, appropriate to their age, as they do things for themselves. Children have good speaking skills and readily engage in conversation with adults. They are emotionally and physically well prepared for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500384 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10059388 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Kings Heath. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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