Childminder EY408728

Inspection date 16 November 2018 Previous inspection date 15 June 2015

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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 The childminder uses what he knows about children to ensure that he challenges them effectively. He provides a wide range of experiences and resources to enhance children's development in all areas of learning. Children make good progress. n Children are very happy in the care of the childminder and they readily engage in conversation with him and with other children. Relationships are very good. A gradual settling-in procedure helps children to feel emotionally secure. n The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills. He talks to them constantly and asks them questions to encourage their learning. n The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. He knows the families well and regularly maintains a daily exchange of information regarding children's care and developmental needs. This helps to contribute to a consistent approach. n The childminder reviews his provision to drive further improvements. He seeks the

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The provision is good

views of his co-childminder, the children and their parents as part of his self-evaluation procedures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not establish strong partnership working with staff at other settings that children attend.

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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 develop strong partnership working with staff at other settings that children also attend and build on the learning that takes place elsewhere.

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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 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, co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, co-childminder and members of the home. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that his safeguarding knowledge is current, for example, through completing training. He is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect, and his duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at risk. The childminder knows the local referral procedures to follow if he is concerned about a child. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder monitors children's learning and achievements well. This means he is able to identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an experienced and capable teacher. He knows children well and skilfully tailors his interactions to help them to practise their developing skills. For example, the childminder offers lots of support for children to enhance their physical skills and coordination as they complete large floor puzzles. He talks continually to the children about what they are doing and introduces simple concepts, such as colour, shape and size. Children show good levels of confidence and self-esteem as they proudly show off tall towers of bricks they construct. The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of what children can do. This helps him to provide a range of resources to support their age and ability.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. They develop independence from a young age. For example, they willingly tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them. The childminder helps children learn to lead healthy lifestyles. He promotes good hygiene practices and children know to wash their hands after toileting and before mealtimes. Children benefit from a variety of nutritious meals and snacks. They have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder takes children out into the local community. They develop social skills as they mix with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very eager learners. They are consistently interested and engaged in the range of activities provided. Children are creative and imaginative. For example, they spend some time playing with small-world animals and figures. They can name and imitate the sounds of many farm and zoo animals, which demonstrates their overall vocabulary and confidence in speaking. Children learn the skills they will need for the next stage in their learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408728 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10070022 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 13 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Birmingham. He works with a co- childminder and operates from the co-childminder's home. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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