Childminder EY408727

Inspection date 16 November 2018 Previous inspection date 2 December 2014

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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 are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder provides good support for children's emotional well-being. Children are confident, behave well and display high levels of self-esteem. n The childminder monitors children's progress well. She identifies areas where they need support and works swiftly to narrow any gaps in their learning and development. Children make good progress. n The childminder is caring and attentive. She builds good relationships with children and the families that she works for. Parents are extremely positive about the quality of the provision and comment that the childminder is like one of the family. n The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. She provides a variety of activities that challenge children to develop their small- and large-muscle skills. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She considers the views of her co-childminder,

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The provision is good

the children and their parents to continually review and improve on the service she provides to children and families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder overly directs children during activities. She does not consistently encourage children to explore their own ideas and creativity.

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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 explore their own ideas and lead their own play.

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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

The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures that underpin her good practice. She completes regular training, including safeguarding and first aid. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She knows whom to contact if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. The childminder is qualified and uses her experiences of working with children to help her identify and plan for what they need to learn next. She regularly attends meetings with other childminders to share good practice and to keep up to date with any changes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's interests and current stage of development when they first start. She uses this to contribute to their starting point assessments and to prepare appropriate activities from the outset. The childminder effectively supports children to be confident talkers. For example, she has meaningful discussions with children and asks questions during mealtimes. The childminder helps children to learn and understand mathematical language, such as 'tall' and 'short'. She shows children how to use different tools, such as scissors, and children begin to use them with increasing control.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good emotional bonds with the childminder, who strongly nurtures their well-being. They are confident and inquisitive learners. There are opportunities for children to enjoy physical exercise during the day. For example, children develop their small-muscle skills as they spread glue or make marks with pens. Children have many opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They play outside during the day and enjoy a range of nutritious meals. They know they need to wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder makes good use of amenities in the local area, such as soft-play centres, farms and zoos. She plans a range of activities that help children to learn about the wider world beyond their own community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have positive attitudes and develop a love of learning. They concentrate for long periods and become absorbed in play. For example, they spend some time using bricks to build towers to a considerable height. Children develop good speaking skills and happily engage in conversations with adults and each other. Their mathematical skills are emerging. Children routinely count, sort and use size language as they play. Children develop all of the key skills they will need to ensure they are ready for the new challenges they will encounter in their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408727 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069086 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 2 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Birmingham. She works with a co- childminder and operates from her co-childminder's home. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Wednesday and Thursday, 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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