Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date 5 May 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 knows the children very well and forms trusting and caring relationships with them. This promotes children's self-esteem and confidence. n Children communicate very well. The childminder effectively supports their speaking skills and asks them challenging questions. n The childminder gathers information about children's learning and care needs before they start. This helps children settle securely in the childminder's setting. n Children have ample opportunities to learn about their local community and the wider world. They enjoy regular outings to local playgroups where they meet other children and enjoy visits to the local city centre. n Children behave well and form friendships with the other children. The childminder defines clear boundaries for children and encourages them to share and take turns. n The childminder provides a relaxed environment where children select from a wide

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This provision is good

range of activities on offer. She places a strong focus on increasing children's independence. Children are eager to do things for themselves and help others. 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 always share information about children's progress with other settings that they attend, to support their development 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 make the best use of professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n strengthen the partnerships with the other settings that children attend to provide a more consistent approach to children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises. 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 the suitability of all persons living on the premises. n The inspector observed activities indoors and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm and the procedures to follow to report any safeguarding concerns. She regularly meets with other childminders to share positive practice. This helps her to keep up to date with changes in guidance and improve outcomes for children. She identifies any hazards and supervises children effectively to minimise risks and ensure that they can play safely. The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's learning. She evaluates activities and reviews her provision to improve outcomes for children. The childminder regularly reviews her policies and procedures to support the efficient and safe running of her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and tracks their progress. She uses this information to plan activities they like and to help them make good progress in their learning. Children play in a welcoming environment with a good range of interesting and accessible resources. The childminder supports children well in developing their imaginations. Children use interlocking building blocks to create unusual shapes. The childminder asks children to think about what the shapes look like. Children pretend to offer drinks and snacks using toy cups, food and plates. They enjoy sharing familiar stories with the childminder. Children are encouraged to remember what happens in the story. They use soft toys as props to make some of the characters more meaningful. Children identify and discuss pictures in the book and remember the different foods that the caterpillar eats, before it changes into a butterfly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They are well mannered and kind to other children. They enjoy regular walks to collect their friends from school. The childminder uses these experiences to help children understand about hazards and how to keep themselves safe when out walking. Children receive regular, meaningful praise and encouragement. Older children learn to praise each other, which promotes their self-esteem. Children confidently manage their personal needs from an early age. For example, they visit the toilet and wash their hands independently. The childminder is aware of children's individual dietary needs and she provides them with a balanced range of healthy, nutritious meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They have good opportunities to develop their mathematical skills in order to support their future learning. For example, they recognise colours, numbers and shapes. Children speak with confidence and listen attentively. They start to understand that print carries meaning, which helps to prepare them to read. They are independent and manage their self-care skills well. Children gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and as they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228640 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069981 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 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 5 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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