Childminder in Birmingham

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 offers a welcoming, home-from-home environment. She is professional, organised and implements effective policies and procedures to help promote children's welfare. n The childminder is kind and caring. Children form strong bonds with her. They settle quickly and show that they feel very confident and comfortable with her. n Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They are eager to participate in activities. They make independent choices from a good range of resources and play materials. They make good progress in their learning and development. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder exchanges regular information with parents about what children learn and enjoy doing while with her and at home. There is an effective sharing of information with parents about their children's well- being. n The childminder reflects on her practice and the service she provides. She obtains and

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The provision is good

acts on feedback from parents and children. She successfully evaluates this information and uses it to develop her provision further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not recently taken advantage of any professional development opportunities to raise her skills and knowledge further.

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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 focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that helps ensure high-quality practice is sustained and consistently improved upon.

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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-childminders 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-childminders 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 understands her responsibility to help protect the welfare of children. She ensures she has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows the appropriate action to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The areas in which children play are secure and regular risk assessments are conducted to minimise the risk of harm. The childminder closely monitors the progress that children make. She celebrates their achievements with parents and identifies what children need to learn next. Parents are highly satisfied with the service provided and comment that their children are treated like members of the family.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced and uses her knowledge of child development to plan challenging learning opportunities. Children are motivated to get involved and explore what they can do with the resources the childminder provides. The childminder uses her interactions with children to enhance their learning. For example, as they play, she talks about numbers, size and colours. The childminder uses good strategies to promote children's language and communication skills. She introduces new vocabulary, praises, repeats and extends young children's speech as they play. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to be creative and develop their physical skills. For example, children have great fun decorating biscuits, using their small-muscle skills to create imaginative designs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She gives plenty of praise and attention to help boost children's confidence and sense of self-esteem. Children behave very well and develop a sense of trust with the childminder. They know what is expected of them. The childminder teaches children about living healthy lifestyles. She plans nutritious meals for children and provides plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children are very independent and comfortable with routines and their self-care. The childminder helps children to learn life skills for the future. For example, she takes children on weekly visits to play centres, where they are able to choose and order their own food from the menu at lunchtime.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development and older children are well prepared for starting school. They become interested in writing and practise forming some of the letters in their name. Children engage well in their chosen play and with activities the childminder has planned for them. Their mathematical and speaking skills develop well. Children learn to match, sort and count with increasing skill. They are confident to engage in conversations with other children and adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442352 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10070034 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 1 - 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 2012 and lives in Birmingham. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2. She works with two co-childminders. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to 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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