Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 20 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 is nurturing and shares warm, close relationships with children. She meets their physical and emotional needs well. Children show that they feel secure in the childminder's care. They enjoy cuddles and interact with confidence. n The childminder gains vital information from parents about their child's care needs. She uses this information to help ensure children's individual needs are met. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. n Children's behaviour is appropriate to their age and stage of development. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities. n The childminder provides children with a wide range of interesting toys and resources. Children make independent choices in their play. They make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder identifies potential risks in the environment. She quickly addresses

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This provision is good

these to help children play and learn in safety. n The childminder's planned activities do not consistently provide opportunities for children to be highly involved in their learning. At times, she is too quick to move them on to the next activity. n The childminder does not sharply focus professional development opportunities to enhance her knowledge and raise her teaching to the highest level. n The childminder does not seek detailed feedback from parents and carers to inform the evaluation of her practice and identify future improvements.

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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 give children even more opportunities during planned activities to be fully involved in their learning and make the highest levels of progress n make full use of professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n strengthen evaluation and encourage parents and carers to contribute their views regularly, to drive further improvements to practice.

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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. 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She has a clear understanding of the procedures that she should follow to report any concerns that she may have, including regarding wider safeguarding issues, such as protecting children from extreme views. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders and attends required training. This helps her to keep up to date with the changes in guidance and improve the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She observes children as they play and monitors their progress well. She notes children's ability to use simple mathematical language, such as size and numbers. Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder models language well and corrects children's spoken sentences sensitively. The childminder offers lots of opportunities for children to be creative and make marks in different ways. For example, children use brushes and paint their hands to make prints. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's day at the setting. She gives them ideas of how to extend their child's learning at home.

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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 build secure bonds with the childminder and positive friendships with other children. The childminder encourages children to be polite, share and take turns. Children develop an understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family. The childminder provides an environment that shows positive cultural images, including books. Children have regular opportunities to go on outings, for example, in the community. These help to extend their social skills as they learn to interact in different situations and develop positive attitudes towards others. Children follow good hygiene practices, such as wiping their hands before meals. They have regular opportunities to be physically active, for example, in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make typical progress from their starting points and develop important skills in readiness for their move to school. They are inquisitive, confident and keen to gain new experiences. Children are emotionally secure. They are respectful to visitors and share their views confidently. Children explore the play areas freely. They enjoy looking at books and listening to the childminder read. They follow instructions, showing that they understand. For example, after listening to the story, they pretend to feed the hungry caterpillar with different types of food. Children enjoy role play. For example, they look for various types of food items and pretend to make cups of tea for the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309232 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10070003 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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