Childminder EY498609

Inspection date 15 October 2018 Previous inspection date 23 May 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 taken steps to address the actions raised at the previous inspection. She works in partnership with the assistant and they hold regular meetings to drive improvement and raise the quality of childcare provided to families. n Teaching is consistently strong. The childminder uses what she knows about each child to plan exciting activities that stimulate children's thirst for learning. Assessment is accurate and links to the next steps for each child's development. This provides children with the skills that they will need in their next stage of learning. n The childminder is sensitive to the needs of the children. She takes time to explain activities and allow children to explore different play, using their senses. For example, they talk about how glue is 'sticky', when on a child's fingers. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder invests time in making links with

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The provision is good

parents and other providers. She works together with them to share what they know about children, to support continuity in their care and learning. Parents are encouraged to share what they know their child can do in their learning and development. n Children settle well and are happy in the childminder's home. Their emotional well- being is a high priority. Regular praise, reassurance and encouragement enables children to develop positive self-esteem and a sense of belonging.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently enable children to understand similarities and differences, such as the full range of different families that are represented in our society.

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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 increase opportunities for children to understand similarities and differences between themselves and others, such as the range of different families and people in our communities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children present and observed their interactions throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including learning journals, records of assessment, a sample of polices and procedures and evidence of suitability checks. n The inspector spoke to a parent on the day of inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and assistant have a clear understanding of how to respond to a concern in a child's life. They are familiar with new initiatives in child protection that may make a child vulnerable or at risk of possible abuse. In such a situation, they are clear about their role and responsibility to take prompt action and keep children safe. The childminder has a plan of on-going development, which includes training. She regularly reviews practice with the assistant and they discuss and evaluate the childcare provided, to meet the needs of the children attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information from parents to identify children's starting points. She knows the children well and is skilful in observing and monitoring children's progress. Exciting activities engage children and spark their curiosity to learn new skills. New language is introduced and children are beginning to look at early maths through language at a young age. For example, while playing with pasta they explore different sizes and shapes. They count as they thread the pasta onto string, to make a necklace. The childminder is skilled in capturing children's attention. She successfully encourages young children to use their emerging vocabulary to describe things they see in pictures. The childminder uses everyday experiences, such as counting as they climb steps, to re- enforce and extend learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well supported to develop their physical, social and emotional well-being. The childminder provides a high level of care. Children's independence is encouraged, and the childminder is on hand to provide support, as needed. The childminder and assistant are kind and treat the children with respect. This results in behaviour which is good. The childminder and assistant have warm relationships with children and take account of their different needs. Young children show a close emotional bond and settle quickly in the childminders care. Children are continually praised for their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points. Children acquire the skills they will need for their future learning. Very young children learn new language in a homely environment that supports their well-being. Their physical development is enhanced with a range of experiences that focus on the skills, and building muscle, that they will need to develop early writing in the future. They are beginning to learn to keep themselves safe, while moving around the home, such as by being careful when climbing down stairs. Children benefit from consistency in their care and learning. They are happy and secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498609 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10081093 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 - 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2018

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The childminder registered in 2016 and works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 9.30pm, Monday to Saturday. She also offers overnight and weekend care. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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