Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 18 March 2019 Previous inspection date 19 February 2014

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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 Children make good progress from their starting points and have a positive attitude to their learning. The childminder observes children and assesses their progress. She uses this information to identify what children need to learn next. n The childminder regularly evaluates the quality of her provision. She seeks the views of parents, to help her identify her strengths and areas of development and drive forward improvements and changes. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the wider world. Children visit the local park, natural environments, the library and playgroups. This provides them with opportunities to mix with other children and adults and learn about their local community. n The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and provides them with ideas and suggestions for activities, to help with continuity in their children's care and learning. n Children are independent and behave well. The childminder offers clear explanations to

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This provision is good

children about their behaviour. She encourages them to help her clear away toys and resources, which promotes their self-esteem. n The childminder has not explored a variety of ways to enhance her professional knowledge and skills to enable her to develop the practice even further. n The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about their child'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 extend the plans for professional development so that they are precisely focused on driving the quality of teaching to an even higher level n provide more opportunities for parents to contribute what their children are achieving at home, to help extend their 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 indoors 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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, checked evidence of the suitability of all adults and looked at a selection of children's records, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and has completed recent safeguarding training. She has good partnerships with other early years settings that children attend and the schools that they will move on to. She works closely with them to share information about children's learning and care, to further support their progress. The childminder completes safety checks in her home and when she takes children on outings. Parents speak positively about the childminder. Their written feedback demonstrates the high regard they have for her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses observations of children as they play to identify any gaps in their progress. Children communicate well and demonstrate a good range of vocabulary. The childminder effectively promotes children's literacy development. She encourages children to make marks with pens and crayons, to develop their early writing skills. Children listen attentively during story time. The childminder helps children to develop a deeper understanding by using props that represent the characters in the story. She challenges children's learning by asking them questions. This encourages children to think of solutions to problems. The childminder provides a varied range of toys and resources that capture children's imagination and motivate their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and has a calm demeanour. Children establish secure attachments with her, which helps to support their emotional well-being and sense of security. Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care and benefit from lots of individual attention. They have many opportunities to explore the outdoors and take part in activities that extend their physical skills. For example, they play in the childminder's garden and visit local parks and ponds. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks provided by the childminder. This helps to develop their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder teaches children about personal risk and safety through explanations. The childminder provides a wide range of highly stimulating resources and toys. She ensures that children learn about potential dangers outside and how to walk safely on the pavement. Children are confident and proud of their achievements, which helps to boost

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They explore textures, such as sand, and use tools to cut and mould play dough. Children make shapes from dough and start to recognise different colours. They develop an understanding of mathematics and learn to recognise different shapes and numerals. Children learn to manage their self-care needs independently. They are well prepared to move on to the next stage in their learning which supports their move on to nursery school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465997 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10068815 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Kings Norton, Birmingham. She operates during term time from 8.15am to 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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Registers

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