Childminder EY492343

Inspection date 19 September 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 has a lovely rapport with the children and speaks to them in a respectful manner. She encourages children to manage their own behaviour and understand the needs of others. Children show good manners, learn to share and take turns. They learn to keep themselves safe as they play and look after the toys and resources. This creates a positive environment for them to play and learn in. n Children have good opportunities to learn about the world and to explore the local community which helps them to develop their social skills. For example, they regularly go to community groups where they mix with other children and adults from different backgrounds. n The childminder provides a wide range of activities that stimulates their interest and motivates them to learn. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder completes regular risk assessments, indoors and when she takes

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The provision is good

children on outings. She minimises or removes hazards to children. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment. n The childminder manages her provision well. She implements her policies and procedures successfully to promote children's health, safety and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder's current arrangements for professional development are not highly targeted on improving the quality of her teaching to an even higher level. n The childminder does not consistently make the most of her assessments to provide even greater challenges for children to help them make the best possible progress.

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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 the current arrangements for professional development and increase the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional level n make even better use of assessments when planning to help children enhance their learning and to achieve higher levels of progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, looked at a range of documentation and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility in helping to protect children from harm. She has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she need to report any concerns. The childminder monitors the ongoing progress that children make. She shares this information with parents to help involve them in their child's learning. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders where she has the opportunity to keep up to date with legislative changes. She seeks the views of parents and other childminders to benefit the experiences that children receive. Parents comment show that they are pleased with the range of interesting activities that the childminder offers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children explore their environment freely, make choices and initiate their own play from a wide range of resources. They frequently invite the childminder to join in with their play. The childminder makes good use of these kind of opportunities to give explanations to questions that children ask. She models language and helps children recall previous experiences. Children listen, follow instructions and show that they understand. For instance, during a craft activity, children cut around the pictures with lots of whales. They count the number of whales, compare the sizes and learn to sort them from 'biggest' to the 'smallest'. This helps to develop their mathematical and communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She offers effective support for children's physical and emotional well-being. The use of good settling-in procedures help to ensure that children build secure relationships with the childminder and settle in the new environment quickly. The childminder frequently praises children's achievements and efforts. This helps to raise their confidence and self-esteem. Good hygiene practices are promoted from a young age, such as regular handwashing. Children learn how to make healthy lifestyle choices. They have regular opportunities to be physically active, for example, as they play in the childminder's garden and they enjoy healthy and nutritious meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills needed for the next stage in learning and their eventual move to school. They are well-motivated, active and independent learners. Children are confident communicators and engage in conversations freely. They are respectful to the childminder and visitors. Children have plenty of opportunities to make marks in different ways, such as colouring and drawing. They attempt simple tasks with confidence and manage aspects of their personal care needs independently. Children see lots of print in their environment and are beginning to link letters with sounds and enjoy looking through books. Their literacy skills are developing well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492343 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10059833 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Great Barr area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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