Childminder EY471218

Inspection date 21 November 2018 Previous inspection date 12 September 2014

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n Risk assessment is not fully effective. The childminder has not identified the potential risks to children's safety in the garden, such as when they use equipment that is not suitable for their age according to manufacturer's guidelines. n The childminder does not support children fully, to help them to make as much progress as possible. She does not use assessment information well enough to tailor activities to children's individual needs and interests. n The childminder does not reflect on the quality of the provision effectively enough to identify where improvements can be made to promote children's learning fully. Her professional development is not sufficiently focused on developing her teaching skills to achieve good outcomes for children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents and regularly exchanges information with them about children's needs. n The childminder is friendly and kind. Children form close attachments to her and enjoy being in her care. She provides effective support to help them learn to manage their feelings and behaviour. For example, she makes timely interventions to help children learn to share and take turns. n The childminder provides a range of opportunities to help children develop their mathematical understanding. Children learn to count and to sort objects according to their colour.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date use risk assessment effectively to minimise potential risks to children's safety, with particular regard to using outdoor equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines 30/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the use of observations and assessments to plan learning opportunities that are precisely matched to children's individual interests and stages of development, to ensure all children make consistently good progress. 21/05/2019

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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 make effective use of self-evaluation to reflect accurately on the quality of teaching and learning and improve outcomes for children n focus more precisely on professional development that helps to raise the quality of teaching to a good level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. However, she has not considered the possible risks to children of not following the manufacturer's guidelines for the safe use of the trampoline and the washing line. Even so, she supervises children closely when they play outdoors and she makes sure other aspects of her home are safe. The childminder does not actively seek ways to maintain and continue improving her personal effectiveness and teaching skills. She does not monitor closely enough all areas of her practice to ensure that all weaknesses are identified and addressed. The childminder is aware of the importance of protecting the privacy of children in her care, to ensure confidentiality.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder makes some observations of children's play and learning. However, she does not monitor the progress of all children consistently or identify where they can be challenged further. The childminder does not use information gained from observations and assessments to plan individual learning experiences successfully for all children. She does not focus activities consistently enough on what children need to learn next. This said, children benefit from opportunities that support their physical development effectively. Children enjoy using tools to shape dough and practise their throwing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder helps children to learn about positive hygiene routines and making healthy choices. However, she does not manage all potential safety risks in the garden as well as possible. The childminder provides children with opportunities to gain confidence in their own abilities. Children learn to dress and undress in their outdoor clothes, and access their drinks when they are thirsty. The childminder helps children to gain an awareness of the wider world. They meet new people in the local community and learn about diversity.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Due to the weaknesses in teaching and assessment, children are not fully supported to make the progress they could. However, they gain some useful skills that prepare them for their future learning and starting school. Children develop their communication skills. They listen and respond to questions, such as searching for a specific toy character. They copy familiar sounds and expressions and know about different animal noises. Children develop their understanding of the world. This includes learning about animals in the local environment, how they change over time, the food they like to eat and their habitats.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471218 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10083390 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 12 September 2014

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The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Birmingham. She operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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