Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 15 February 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 Overall, the childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and develop and she supports them well to make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder adopts a professional approach to her work and is well organised. She ensures parents are kept fully informed about the service she offers and the progress their children make. n The childminder places a strong focus on increasing children's language skills and skilfully uses music and singing throughout the day to capture their attention. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to support those children who speak English as an additional language. She swiftly identifies any gaps in their learning and uses an effective range of strategies to help them make good progress. n Meeting children's emotional and care needs is given good regard. The childminder places a sharp focus on working with parents to help promote children's self-care, such

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This provision is good

as potty training. n The childminder does not use children's assessment information precisely enough to help set highly challenging targets to help the most able children make the best possible progress. n The childminder does not consistently provide a motivating range of activities to extend children's learning even further in some aspects of their mathematical development.

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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 use children's assessment information very precisely to set highly challenging targets to help the most able children make rapid progress n promote children's interest further in exploring concepts, such as grouping objects, weight and measurement, to extend their mathematical learning even further.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is clearly enthusiastic about her work with children and makes good use of professional development opportunities to increase her skills and knowledge. She shows a strong commitment to seeking further improvements to build on the good practice already present. For example, the childminder regularly consults with parents to obtain their views and opinions. Parents report they are highly satisfied with the service they receive and the childminder's focus on preparing their children for school impresses them. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. She is clear about the signs of abuse and the appropriate procedures to follow.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a varied range of experiences for children throughout the week, with regular opportunities for children to meet others and increase their social skills. For example, the childminder takes children to a number of good-quality groups, which place a strong emphasis on promoting children's creative play. She uses her passion for music well to help teach children about various musical instruments and to explore sound and rhythm. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to provide an interesting range of early literacy activities, which children enjoy. For example, she provides ample opportunities for children to colour, draw and write and helps them learn about phonics. She helps children to develop a keen interest in the natural world, living things and the weather by the provision of first-hand opportunities for children to explore outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes the most of diversity to help children learn about their differences. For example, she confidently uses children's home languages and helps all children to value and respect these languages. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and easily follow instruction and cooperate well as they play together. The childminder helps children learn about how to keep safe, such as road and sun safety, and teaches them about the role of the emergency services. The childminder works closely with parents and children and provides guidance about how to live a healthy lifestyle. For example, she gives children clear messages about healthy eating, exercise and limiting screen time to help them sleep. Children have good opportunities to be outdoors in the fresh air and increase their physical fitness.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school. Children thoroughly enjoy singing along with the childminder during activities and routine tasks. They confidently use a range of tools, such as scissors and cooking utensils. Children show sustained levels of interest as they think about the colour and shape of the items they use to decorate their fairy cakes. Children enjoy learning and using new words as they play. For example, children happily play outdoors, blowing and popping bubbles, and enjoy repeating the new words introduced, such as 'disappeared'. Children imaginatively use a range of art and craft materials to make their creations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539944 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10090193 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sutton Coldfield. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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