Childminder, Out-of school day care in Birmingham

Inspection date 5 April 2019 Previous inspection date 20 November 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The experienced childminder provides a good range of enjoyable activities for children after school. The provision complements their day at school and they have the freedom to choose what they would like to do. n Parents report high levels of satisfaction and are extremely pleased with the service they receive. The childminder offers a flexible service and there are good systems in place to gather parents' and children's views to help adapt the service on offer. n The childminder works closely with the schools children attend. She shares information about children's care and needs to help support their emotional well-being and welfare. n The childminder places a clear focus on teaching children about keeping safe and healthy. Children thoroughly enjoy physical activities outdoors in the fresh air. n The childminder provides ample opportunities for children to socialise with their friends. They behave well and easily negotiate and take turns as they play.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not use highly effective monitoring systems and professional development opportunities to help her evaluate and extend the assistants' practice and interactions with children. n The childminder does not consistently provide a wide range of experiences that promote children's understanding of people, families and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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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 highly effective monitoring systems and professional development opportunities to help evaluate and develop the assistants' practice and interactions with children n provide a rich range of experiences for children to learn about people, families and communities beyond their own experience.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the activities and the interactions between the childminder, assistant and children. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and one of the assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working on the premises. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child protection issues and know the procedure to follow if they have a concern about a child. The childminder carries out detailed risk assessments to ensure children are kept safe as they walk to and from school. The home is safe and suitable, and organised well with the needs of children in mind. The childminder values parents' and children's contributions and this helps her build on the good practice already achieved. She adopts a professional approach and provides detailed information for parents about the activities on offer. She warmly welcomes parents on arrival and makes the time to share any information as required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to make choices in their play. For example, children have the opportunity to go outdoors in the garden or to play indoors with a varied range of activities. During the inspection, a group of children were busy exploring how paint changes as they mixed the primary colours to make new colours. The childminder makes the computer available for them to play problem-solving games and to be creative. They thoroughly enjoy the varied range of art and craft activities available. For example, children often choose to make cards, collages and play with the dough. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to play imaginatively with a range of role-play resources and small-world toys, such as dinosaurs and cars. The childminder skilfully builds on children's interests. For example, often children want to learn more about the topics they are working on at school and she supports these interests well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder adopts a relaxed approach with children and they enjoy her company. They confidently tell her what filling they would like in their sandwich and help themselves to their plates and cups. Snack time is used as a good opportunity for children to sit and socialise, and talk about their day and experiences. Children learn that exercise is good for their bodies and eating healthy foods contributes to their well-being. The childminder offers children a good range of challenging physical equipment to help increase their fitness. There are clear rules to keep children safe in the home and on outings. For example, children learn about road safety and how to use the equipment safely. The childminder and her assistant manage the mixed age group of children well. For example, children learn to be kind to others and the older children are mindful of the needs of the younger children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427006 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10061604 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. During term time, she provides before- and after-school care from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6pm. During school holidays, she provides care from 8am to 6pm. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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