Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 23 April 2019 Previous inspection date 30 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has a warm, kind, nurturing relationship with all children. Children show through their interactions that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. She successfully meets children's physical and emotional needs well. There are age- appropriate resources for children to access freely. n The childminder has an effective professional development programme in place. This has a very positive impact as it helps her to keep her knowledge up to date and to refresh her skills. This helps her to improve the learning outcomes for children. n The childminder promotes healthy eating. She provides a range of healthy snacks and nutritious home-cooked meals each day. n The childminder has formed good partnerships with parents. They speak highly of her. Parents comment on how much they value and appreciate the good care and learning support the childminder provides for their children. n Children develop a good understanding of their local community. The childminder

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This provision is good

provides children with rich learning experiences during trips. For example, they visit a local farm and take regular walks to the park. n The childminder does not always use the correct names for objects and, as a result, young children do not have enough opportunity to develop an accurate vocabulary and build their understanding of single words in context. n The childminder does not consistently build effective partnerships with other providers and professionals to share and receive information.

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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 implement more effective teaching strategies to help young children develop an accurate vocabulary and understanding of single words and their context n strengthen partnerships with other providers and professionals to share and receive information more effectively.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments. 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 during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living or working in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures that underpin her good practice. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if there is a concern. She knows how to respond to any concerns she may have about a child's welfare, including concerns about children at risk of exposure to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to identify and minimise any hazards at home and during outings. Parents are pleased with the service provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She uses information gained from parents to form her assessment of the starting points for children's learning. She frequently carries out observations and assesses children's progress to further plan interesting and challenging activities with focused learning outcomes. The childminder makes learning enjoyable and encourages children to become fully engaged in activities. She is in tune with how young children learn and her interactions are good. She makes different animal sounds, such as 'woof, woof', 'roar' and 'meow,' and the young children copy the sounds and make movements with the childminder. Children listen and respond with excitement to the different tones and sounds of her voice. She has a calm and gentle approach when interacting with children during planned and purposeful play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder spends time gathering information from parents and provides settling-in sessions to get to know the children. She has good procedures to help ensure that children build secure relationships with other children and her co-childminder. She follows children's routines, promoting their physical and emotional well-being effectively. For example, children sleep and eat at appropriate times so that they are ready to play and learn when they wake. Children behave well and their attendance is good. The childminder teaches children to be nice and respectful towards others. Children learn to share and take turns and follow simple instructions. The childminder uses good levels of praise and encouragement to build children's confidence and self-assurance. Children develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles and follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder responds to their individual learning and development needs effectively to move them on to the next stage of their learning. Children enjoy listening to stories and joining in with action songs and rhymes. Children are naturally curious and eager to learn. They explore and interact well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414562 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10061600 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Birmingham. She operates her provision all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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