Savage Joanna Kathleen

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 13 April 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 successfully sustained the good standard of her provision. She knows the strengths of her provision and she pays attention to the feedback from parents to make improvements in the service she offers. n The childminder knows the children very well. She accurately identifies what each child needs to make good progress in their learning. The childminder plans a wide range of activities that children enjoy while they develop skills for their future learning. n Children are happy in the childminder's home. They have many opportunities to explore and to select resources for their own play activities. The childminder consistently encourages them to make decisions during learning and routine activities. This helps the children to develop their independence and self-assurance. n Children frequently attend venues away from the childminder's home. They mix with other children from various backgrounds and learn about diversity. They learn first

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This provision is good

hand about other cultures and they develop an awareness of other faiths and the world around them. n The childminder works well with parents to promote children's learning and care. Parents say that the childminder provides a wide range of creative activities and opportunities for outings to various groups. They are very pleased with the strategies the childminder utilises to promote children's good behaviour. n On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to integrate children's preferences fully into activities that support their learning. n The childminder does not consistently evaluate the quality of her teaching to raise this to a higher level.

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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 the most of opportunities to integrate children's preferences fully into their learning experiences n sharpen the focus on evaluating the quality of teaching to raise this to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at samples of records and documentation required for the running of the childminder's provision. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder frequently accesses online sites to network with other professionals and makes good use of research material to extend her knowledge. For example, she has undertaken training in the brain development of young children. This has enhanced her understanding of how play helps children with different aspects of learning. As a result, she plans more effectively for their good progress. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection. She now includes different ways of promoting children's development in all areas of learning. The childminder consistently monitors children's achievements and she records observations and assessment to a high standard. She shares these with parents. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She is confident to report any concerns she might have

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

about the welfare of a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating activities and she promotes children's learning well. She includes good levels of challenge and helps children to concentrate. For example, she encourages them to focus while they fix fine spaghetti rods into play dough. Children successfully accomplish this without breaking any. The childminder promotes children's imaginative play effectively and she consistently motivates them with praise. Children manipulate play dough, attach circular shapes that represent eyes and create a face for their pretend frog. She mirrors similar activities that parents provide at home. Her effective planning ensures that she maintains continuity in children's learning. Regular observations help the childminder to include appropriate learning intentions for each child.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have many opportunities to learn about personal hygiene. The childminder squirts anti-bacterial gel on to children's hands before they eat or after nappy changes. Children clearly demonstrate that they are familiar with this procedure as they vigorously rub their hands together. Parents provide lunch boxes for mealtime and the childminder supplements these with fresh fruit for snack. Children regularly access their beakers and drink water. They are out in the fresh air when they walk during the school run and on outings to groups. The childminder is very patient and has a warm, caring attitude towards the children. She reminds them of the behavioural expectations in her home and they respond positively to her requests.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They confidently talk with the childminder and learn to take turns at using resources. Children independently choose their own play activities. They count and recognise primary colours. They enjoy physical play activities with soft-play resources and have opportunities to listen to stories. Children are developing appropriate skills in preparation for nursery and eventually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228266 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069973 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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