Childminder EY542866

Inspection date 15 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 effectively developed her provision since registration. She has undertaken training on how to support children's learning and has reassessed her planning and observation systems. The childminder constantly reflects on her practice. She looks at what works well and areas for development, to make sure outcomes for children continue to improve. n The childminder successfully uses her knowledge of how young children learn to provide a wide range of activities that cover all areas of learning. She uses her good teaching skills and enthusiasm to promote learning based around children's interests. The childminder fosters young children's emerging language very well and nurtures their love of books and story time. n Children are very happy and well cared for in this welcoming family home. Young children demonstrate good levels of confidence, showing they feel safe and secure. All children benefit from plenty of attention and reassurance. This supports their emotional

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This provision is good

well-being effectively. n The childminder is a very good role model and has a consistent, warm and caring approach. She praises children for their achievements and this boosts their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder provides gentle reminders to help children learn about boundaries and good behaviours. Children are beginning to share, take turns, use good manners and think about the needs of others. n Partnerships with parents work well and this ensures children's individual needs are met successfully. Parents are very complimentary about the provision. They are extremely pleased with the special bond their children have with the childminder. Parents comment on the childminder's kindness and how children's language and confidence have improved while in her care. n The childminder does not find out as much as possible from parents about what children already know and can do, to support their learning from the outset.

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This provision is good

n On occasion, the childminder does not always give young children time to think about what they want to say before moving on with conversations.

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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 consider ways to encourage parents to share even more information about what their children can do at the start n make sure children have time to think and respond to questions before moving on with conversations.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of her role in protecting children and keeping them safe. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has clear policies and procedures in place to support her practice. The childminder ensures children play and learn in a safe environment, both indoors and while on outings. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and the childminder talks to them about road safety while on outings. The childminder knows the individual learning needs of her children well and she checks the progress they make. She uses learning journal records to provide parents with an overview of their child's progress and their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's care. The childminder models play well, showing children how to use resources and enjoy their time with her. Young children concentrate well for their age. For example, they use their imagination in the role-play kitchen and like to play with cars and tracks. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting early language skills and young children chat to her as they play. The childminder fosters children's love of books and their engagement in stories. Children show excitement when choosing their favourite books, such as 'Dear Zoo', for the childminder to read to them. Children make marks using chalks and like to dance to nursery rhymes and music, including the 'hokey cokey' song. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills and talks to them about numbers and counting. Children learn about shapes and space, they complete puzzles,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

build towers and work out how shapes fit into the shape sorter.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder warmly welcomes children into her home. Children are relaxed and happy in her care as they develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder is respectful in her approach and recognises and values children's unique characteristics. Children are well cared for. The childminder pays close attention to children's well-being throughout the day. Children have easy access to a very good range of toys and resources. The childminder promotes children's good health and physical development effectively. She provides healthy snacks and meals to meet children's individual dietary needs. Children spend time outdoors each day and follow good hygiene routines. They learn about the local community and visit playgroups, local parks and the library. Children can socialise with their peers and develop confidence in different environments.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They grow in confidence and enjoy making choices about their play. Children are developing skills that will support them when they move to school. They develop independence, follow personal care routines and learn about good manners. Children learn about the world around them and are beginning to learn about the needs of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542866 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10091342 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Harborne, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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