Khatun, Najma

Inspection date 23 November 2018 Previous inspection date 21 January 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has secure relationships with parents. She seeks their views to help her evaluate and improve her provision. Parents' comments are positive. They are happy with the support they receive and the care and learning opportunities that their children have. n Children have good opportunities to learn about the world and explore the local community. These help them to develop their social skills and positive attitudes towards others with different backgrounds. n The childminder knows what children can do and what they need to learn next. She uses this information to plan a wide range of interesting experiences that children learn from. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n Children have built close attachments to the childminder. They seek comfort and reassurance from her and are keen to include her in their play. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care.

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This provision is good

n The childminder implements policies and procedures effectively to promote children's welfare and well-being. Children play and learn in a safe, secure and well-managed environment. n At times, the childminder does not fully extend and challenge children's learning during activities to help ensure they achieve to their highest potential. n The childminder's plans for professional development are not sufficiently focused on improving the quality of teaching even 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 identify when to build on children's interest in activities to offer greater challenge, to extend their learning even further n extend the current arrangements for professional development, focusing more on raising the quality of teaching even higher.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written correspondence.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She is aware of the procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder checks the environment where children play and learn and she removes any hazards. She keeps all external doors locked and supervises children well at all times. The childminder has a good overview of her assistants' practice to help ensure that children receive good-quality experiences. The childminder checks the ongoing progress that children make and supports parents to extend their child's learning at home. The childminder meets with other childminders and attends training to keep up to date with changes in legislation. This helps to improve the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gains vital information from parents and uses this to get to know the children well. She generally follows children's interests and their suggestions for activities, to help motivate them to learn. Children enjoy building train tracks. The childminder uses opportunities to ask questions to help children recall previous experiences and develop their thinking skills. Children learn to count, compare sizes and use language well. They explore mathematical concepts as they play. The childminder's involvement helps children to develop perseverance and remain engaged.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring and gentle manner of the childminder helps to create a calm and relaxed environment that children enjoy. The childminder follows children's care routines well. She frequently encourages children to make their own choices and lead their own play. This helps to support their growing confidence and sense of self-esteem. The childminder helps children to learn to manage their own behaviour and emotions well. For instance, she encourages children to take turns and provides clear explanations about expected behaviour and boundaries. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy lifestyles. She works closely with parents to ensure children have healthy meals. She teaches children about good hygiene and self-care skills, such as regular handwashing. Outings provide a wide range of first-hand experiences. Children meet with familiar adults and other children and learn about the natural world. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

childminder instils routines to keep children safe. She talks to children about safety while on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development and acquire the key skills required for their eventual move on to school. They are confident, independent and active learners. Children develop positive attachments to the childminder. They are respectful to visitors. Children enjoy listening to the childminder read and they freely contribute their views. Their communication and language skills are developing well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432985 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10070029 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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Registers

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