Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 28 January 2019 Previous inspection date 19 September 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 worked hard since her last inspection to address weaknesses in her practice. For example, she implements good risk assessments and policies, and monitors children's attendance accurately. n The childminder ensures her home is safe. She has made effective changes in the environment to ensure that children are safe in her care. n The childminder evaluates her practice efficiently. She has begun to develop the outdoor environment to ensure that children have access to age-appropriate equipment and resources. n The childminder promotes healthy eating. She encourages children to eat a range of healthy meals and snacks. The childminder suggests ideas for healthy food for parents to provide in children's lunch boxes. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder ensures that there is two-way communication and works closely with parents to ensure that the children's care and learning needs are met.

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This provision is good

n Children develop a good understanding of their local community. The childminder provides children with rich learning experiences during outings. Children visit the library and take regular walks to the local park. n Occasionally, the childminder does not always provide children with more opportunities to develop their interest in books. n The childminder does not fully encourage all parents to share what they know about their children's learning at home.

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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 provide children with more opportunities to develop their interest in books n strengthen opportunities for all parents to share what they know about their children's learning at home, so an even more effective shared approach to children's learning and development is promoted consistently.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a detailed safeguarding policy that was written with advice from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder has an effective understanding of the procedures to follow if there was an allegation made against her or a member of her family. She ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is current, for example by completing online training with the local authority. The childminder has effective risk assessments in place that she regularly monitors and reviews with the support of the local authority. The childminder has a good relationship with parents. Parents are very positive about the service that is provided for their children. The childminder works closely with other settings where children also attend. She uses the information provided by other settings to inform part of her planning and assessment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children and uses these to identify their next steps in learning. The childminder knows the children well and is able to plan to meet their needs effectively. She has a good understanding of children's developmental stages and uses her assessments to carefully monitor their progress. She has a kind and caring approach when interacting with children during planned and purposeful play. The childminder teaches children to recognise primary colour names and supports them to count up to 10. She offers clear explanations about how to use different tools and types of equipment, and follows children's interests as they play. Children select their own numbers and create shapes of animals when using play dough. The childminder supports children's language well. She introduces new words into children play, such as 'squish', 'squash', 'crush', 'pull', 'poke' and 'compress'. The childminder reminds children to share

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and take turns. She shares good information with parents about their child's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model; she is considerate and respectful in all her interactions with the children. The childminder celebrates and praises children for their achievements, which promotes their emotional well-being. The childminder has adopted a positive approach to managing children behaviour. She uses different strategies to develop children's self-esteem, confidence and independence. For example, the childminder has introduced a daily routine and ground rules to remind children to use their kind hands, soft voices and walking feet. She effectively supports children's physical skills during daily walks to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. Children gain good communication and literacy skills. Children are motivated to learn and demonstrate good levels of concentration during activities. They carefully make marks to prepare them for early writing. Children are supported to meet the appropriate level of development effectively so they can move on to the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443095 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10079780 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Northfield area of Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Funded early education is provided for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant 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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