Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 17 December 2018 Previous inspection date 11 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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This provision is good

n Children develop close relationships with the childminder. They look to her for emotional support when needed and show that they feel safe and secure in her home. The childminder identifies any risks in the premises and during outings. She takes appropriate action to promote children's safety. n The childminder encourages children to take measured risks that are relative to their stage of development. For example, she reminds children to be careful as they negotiate space and push their dolly in the pram. n The childminder maintains good relationships with parents from the start and shares daily information with them about their child's care and well-being. Parents comments show that they are happy with the care that their children receive. n Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the world and explore the local community. For example, they regularly attend local community groups where they mix

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This provision is good

with children and adults from different backgrounds. This helps to extend their social skills and develop positive attitudes towards others. n The childminder does not give parents enough encouragement and support to share information about what their child achieves at home, so that a more consistent approach in learning is fully established. n The childminder does not sharply focus professional development opportunities to enhance her knowledge and raise her teaching to the highest 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 strengthen opportunities for all parents to share further what they know about their children's learning at home, to help promote an even more effective approach to children's learning and development n make full use of professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises. She observed activities indoors and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of all persons living and working on the premises. She checked the qualifications of the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector took into account the views of parents provided in written correspondence.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended child protection training and knows the procedures that she should follow to help protect children from harm. The childminder has a secure understanding of the wider safeguarding matters, such as protecting children from extreme views. She checks the identification of visitors and supervises children while in her care. Children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder checks the progress children make and shares this with parents. She understands the importance of sharing information with other early years settings to extend children's learning. The childminder has a good overview of her assistant's practice and ensures that he has completed all the required training. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders. This helps her to keep up to date with the changes in legislation and improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children play, learn and develop. She gets to know the children in her care well and follows their interest and suggestions for activities. Children experience a good range of learning opportunities in the setting. For example, they enjoy making marks and listening to the childminder read. Children explore at their own pace and select toys and resources that they wish to play with. The childminder skilfully joins in as children play and encourages them to 'have a go'. She listens to children, models rich language and links words and actions to further develop their communication and language skills. Children follow instructions well and show that they understand. The childminder regularly observes children's learning and uses these in ongoing assessments to show good progress over time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to children's care needs and routines. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her company. They have built secure bonds with the childminder and positive friendships with other children. The childminder frequently praises children's efforts and achievements, helping to nurture their confidence and self- esteem. They learn to take turns and play together cooperatively. Children's good health is well supported. They follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands. They have regular opportunities to be physically active, for example, as they play in the childminder's garden. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks, which include an array of different fruit. Children learn about the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make expected progress from their starting points in readiness for their eventual move on to school. They are inquisitive, confident and eager to explore and try new skills. Children are sociable and have built strong friendships with other children. They are caring towards others and show empathy if their friends are upset. Children share their views and communicate their needs effectively, and engage well in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228356 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069976 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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