Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 10 January 2019 Previous inspection date 11 June 2015

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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 The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other providers. She has frequent discussions with parents about their children's progress and well-being and exchanges information with other settings that children also attend. This communication helps to support continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder provides children with interesting opportunities to develop their early literacy skills. Older children confidently recall details from familiar stories and talk expressively about the main characters. For example, they explain how the wolf felt angry when he could not get into the pigs' houses. n The childminder is a positive role model and helps children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour successfully. Older children show patience with younger children and they learn to share and take turns. n Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop positive attitudes

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This provision is good

to learning and are well prepared for school. They make confident choices and lead their play. n The childminder has not identified where some aspects of teaching can be further enhanced to raise the quality of children's learning experiences to the highest level. n At times, the childminder does not recognise when to adapt activities to enhance the learning for the youngest children and captivate their interest even further.

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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 review the quality of teaching and learning more closely to identify how practice can be improved even further, to provide the highest quality of learning experiences for children n extend planning to identify how to adapt activities to further captivate the interests of the youngest children, to help them to make the best possible progress.

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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. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to seek advice and the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding children's welfare. She makes good use of risk assessments to ensure she keeps children safe. Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder is committed to making improvements to her provision. She seeks to further her professional skills and keeps up to date with changes. For example, she attends training and exchanges ideas with other childminders, to enhance children's learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and closely monitors the progress that they make. She uses assessment information to identify successfully how to help children to achieve the next steps in their learning. The childminder provides children with a good range of interesting opportunities to support their imagination. Children pretend to serve food and drinks. They enjoy hiding in dens and create cosy areas for the baby dolls to sleep in. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. Children listen attentively to her, answer questions and follow simple instructions. The childminder plans opportunities for children to practise their physical skills and to be adventurous. Children enjoy balancing and jumping on soft-play equipment. They learn how to use slides safely. They focus well as they handle collage materials and glue them onto their artwork.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a good range of opportunities to help children to gain an awareness of the wider community. Children enjoy making new friends at the different groups they attend. The childminder supports children's independence well. She gives them many opportunities to become independent in managing their own needs, such as their personal care routines. Children gain an awareness of toilet routines and confidently explore this through role play with dolls. They eagerly help with every day tasks, such as buttering their toast. Children learn about making healthy food choices and about keeping themselves safe, such as when crossing roads.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their mathematical understanding well. They use mathematical language as they play, such as 'first and second'. They say number names before they jump. Children enjoy exploring interactive toys and learn about cause and effect. This includes pressing buttons to create sounds and lights. Children enjoy exploring the local environment and seasonal changes, such as the different clothes they wear when the weather is hot and cold.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227583 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069968 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2015

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The childminder registered in 1999. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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