Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 11 April 2019 Previous inspection date 8 July 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 adopts a professional approach to her work and is well qualified and experienced. She has high expectations of children and has a good knowledge of how to help them to learn and progress. n The childminder carefully tracks children's progress in relation to their capabilities. She swiftly identifies any gaps in children's learning and provides effective support to help them make good progress from their starting points. n Close partnerships are established with parents from the start. The childminder provides tailored guidance and information to parents about how they can help their children to make progress in their learning. n The childminder places a clear focus on promoting children's communication and language skills, including supporting those who speak English as an additional language. She uses a good range of strategies to motivate children to enjoy books and practise their writing.

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This provision is good

n The childminder ensures all children are happy and well integrated into the group. She offers each child the emotional support they need to help them join in and make the most of what is on offer. n The childminder does not consistently extend children's learning as far as possible in some aspects of their mathematical learning. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the natural world and living things as far as possible.

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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 provide more support for children to develop their mathematical learning further in exploring quantity, weight and measurement and in grouping objects n increase the opportunities children have to learn about the natural world and living things to extend their learning even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 clearly prioritises updating her skills and knowledge and makes good use of any professional development opportunities available. She regularly meets up with another childminder and uses this time to help evaluate her practice. For example, the childminder has a good overview of the service she provides and there is a clear action plan in place to develop practice even further. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. Her knowledge is up to date and she knows the procedure to follow if a child is suffering abuse or neglect. Daily risk assessments are carried out to ensure the home and garden are safe and suitable. Parents report they are extremely pleased with the progress their children make in preparation for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children daily to identify what they enjoy and plans for each child's interests and learning needs. For example, she skilfully uses a painting activity to encourage children to use a range of tools and to identify the patterns they make. She provides ample opportunities for children to talk and reinforces their knowledge of the colours of the paint. They thoroughly enjoy books and the childminder makes time daily to share stories with them. She is interactive and engages children extremely well as they consider the sounds the animals in the story make. She places a sharp focus on extending children's early literacy and listening skills. For example, the childminder encourages children to listen to sounds in the environment, such as the ringing of the church bell. The activities the childminder provides have clear a learning intention and help build on what children already know.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good understanding of each child's background and needs, and values all children as individuals. For example, she encourages children to learn about the different languages they speak and to respect each other. Children behave well and there are clear rules in place to keep them safe. For example, children learn about road safety on outings and how to keep safe in the home and garden. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks, and works closely with parents to help them follow her healthy eating practice. Children clean their teeth before they sleep at the childminder's home and learn to limit sugary foods in their diet. They thoroughly enjoy being outdoors and physical in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school. They benefit from regular opportunities to visit local toddler groups to increase their social skills. Children thoroughly enjoy making marks in a variety of ways, such as using brushes with water outdoors. The most able children write their names. They begin to show an interest in letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make. Children are imaginative and use a variety of media and materials to make their creations. They are proud of what they achieve.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427594 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10061605 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 4 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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