Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 14 March 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 Children form close attachments with the childminder. They show a strong sense of belonging and explore the environment with confidence and curiosity. n Children behave well. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which she consistently reinforces to children. n The childminder checks on children's development regularly and uses this information effectively to plan interesting, age-appropriate experiences. Children make good progress in their learning. n Children learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. The childminder helps children to make healthy food choices for snacks, and parents provide well-balanced lunches. n The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. She regularly reviews her procedures and risk assessments. This helps to keep children safe. She understands the requirements for working with her assistant and supervision is robust. n The childminder provides good support for children who speak English as an additional

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This provision is good

language. She teaches them English effectively, while also respecting and encouraging their home language to support children's sense of identity and self. n The childminder does not gather enough information from all parents about what their children already know and can do before they start. n The organisation of some routines, such as mealtimes, is not always effective. Sometimes, children wait for lengthy periods of time and they become distracted.

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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 gather more detailed information from parents about the skills and abilities children already have when they first start n review the organisation of everyday routines, such as mealtimes, and help to keep children engaged and motivated throughout.

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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 discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have updated their training and are confident in identifying the signs that might cause them concern for a child's safety. The childminder knows how to protect the welfare of children in her care. She carefully reflects on the service she provides. The childminder gathers the views of her assistant, parents and children. She uses this information to drive forward improvements. For the future, she plans more training to enhance her skills and identifies areas of the environment that she would like to develop further. Partnerships with others who share the care of children are established. The childminder skilfully uses an electronic format to keep parents up to date with their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has well-established systems to observe and assess children's learning. She identifies where children may require further support and plans effectively for children's next steps in learning. The childminder successfully promotes children's language and communication skills. For example, she sits with children as they play and speaks clearly to them. She gives them time to think and models new words. Children enjoy looking at books and begin to handle them and talk about the pictures they see. The childminder interacts warmly and is confident when extending children's learning. For example, she demonstrates to toddlers how to use tools for gluing, so that they can accomplish this independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is skilled in managing the learning needs of different-aged children. Younger children can dip in and out of activities as they wish. The childminder rewards children with praise and smiles for their achievements. She has given careful consideration to the storage of toys to enable children to independently explore and make their own play choices. The childminder helps children to learn more about the world around them. She plans visits to local places of interest. She regularly visits a farm park, where children learn about animals and the natural world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. Children learn social skills, including sharing and taking turns, and play well together. They have a positive approach to learning. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. They are introduced to numbers, shapes and size during everyday routines and activities, and practise their counting. They learn to make marks and listen attentively to stories and rhymes. Children are developing the skills they need in preparation for their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541140 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10090158 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 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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