Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 6 September 2018 Previous inspection date 29 February 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Children have fun in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. The childminder is caring and attentive to children's individual needs. New children settle quickly and all children show they feel secure and comfortable. n The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She uses her skills and experience well to help children to make good progress in their learning. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder consistently praises them for their achievements. She encourages older children to share and take turns. This helps them to gain confidence and show respect to each other. n The childminder has developed close partnerships with parents. This helps to ensure that she is meeting children's individual needs at all times. n The childminder works very closely with a co-childminder and they continually review and reflect on the service they provide to ensure continuous improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder has completed further training to raise the overall quality of her practice, professional development opportunities do not focus precisely on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level. n The childminder does not consistently challenge the older or most-able children during some activities to help them to reach their full potential.

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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 enhance professional development so that it focuses more specifically on gaining an expert knowledge of teaching and learning and contributes towards outstanding practice n provide more challenge for the older or most-able children to help them achieve at a faster rate.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of the childminder and members of the home. n The inspector took account of parents written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and attends regular training to update her knowledge. She understands her responsibility to report concerns to protect children's safety and well-being. The childminder carries out regular checks on her home to ensure children are able to play in a safe environment. The childminder monitors children's learning and the progress they make. This helps her to swiftly identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified with many years of experience. She knows children well and provides activities based on their individual interests and preferences. The childminder encourages children to develop their imagination. For example, she joins them as they play with small-world toys, such as cars and figures. She promotes language development as she asks questions and talks to them as they play. The childminder provides children with a wide range of opportunities to learn about the local community. For example, children enjoy regular outings to the local airport, farm and parks that further enrich their learning and development. The childminder shares regular information with parents about children's learning and involves them in the assessment process. This means that parents are kept fully informed and are able to build on children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers gradual settling-in sessions to help children become familiar with the new environment. She gives plenty of reassurance, and her warmth and praise helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence. Opportunities for children to develop physical skills are strong. The outdoor facilities are easily accessible, offering a range of exciting activities that children thoroughly enjoy. They take delight in being physically active and exuberant. For example, the childminder encourages them to build an obstacle course in the garden. Children have great fun as they run, climb and crawl through tunnels. They move enthusiastically and try to complete the course faster each time they attempt it. Children benefit from healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated and eager to join in with learning experiences. Babies are beginning to babble and take first steps. Older children independently manage their own needs. Children enjoy making marks and are beginning to recognise letters and the sounds they represent. Children gain the necessary skills needed to help them prepare for their future learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227666 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10072620 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 29 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and works with a co-childminder. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7.45am to 5pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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