Childminder EY387362

Inspection date 15 May 2019 Previous inspection date 28 April 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 sees children as unique individuals and treats them equally. They seek comfort and reassurance from her and are very keen to include her in their play. Children show that they feel safe and secure in her care. n Children's personal, social and emotional development is good. Effective settling-in procedures successfully match the needs of each child and their family. Children are supported well as they move from home to the childminder's setting. n The childminder knows how children learn. She gathers information from parents, and observes children as they play, so she can plan activities that ignite children's interests, and motivates them to learn. Children make good progress in their learning. n Children learn how to keep themselves safe in different situations. For example, she reminds children to look left and right before crossing the road. n The childminder's home is clean and well maintained. She keeps all external doors

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This provision is good

locked and supervises children at all times. Children play and learn in a secure and safe environment. n The childminder does not consistently challenge children's developing thinking and problem-solving skills to help them make the best possible progress as they explore, question and play. n The childminder has not fully established partnerships with staff in other early years provisions that children attend in order to ensure continuity in children's learning and development.

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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 develop children's thinking and problem-solving skills to help build on their curiosity and to help them make the best possible progress in their learning n establish stronger partnerships with staff in other early years settings that children attend in order to further strengthen continuity in children's care and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. She observed activities both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including qualifications of the childminder and evidence of suitability of all persons living on the premises. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She shows a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder checks the environment both indoors and outside and removes any hazards. The childminder monitors the ongoing progress that children make and shares this information with parents. This helps to ensure that parents are involved in their child's learning. The childminder seeks the views of parents and attends training as part of her self-evaluation. This helps to ensure that children benefit from good learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows what children can do and what they need to learn next. She provides experiences and resources that match children's interest. Children are motivated to learn as they explore the environment freely, make choices, and initiate their own play. They have many opportunities to be imaginative and creative. For example, during role play they enjoy serving ice cream and asking their customers to pay. The childminder skilfully joins in their play. She communicates well with children, asks questions and links actions to words. The childminder sensitively repeats what children say. This helps to extend their vocabulary and encourages children to use correct pronunciation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. Children have built strong attachments with the childminder and their peers. The childminder is kind, caring and responsive to children's needs and wants. She follows children's care routines well. The childminder frequently praises children's positive behaviour and celebrates their achievements. Children are learning to share, take turns and use good manners. This helps to build their self-esteem and confidence. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals. They regularly play outside in the childminder's garden and use large play equipment in the local play areas to develop their physical skills. The childminder regularly takes children into the local community, where children meet other children and adults. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop an appreciation and respect for others from different cultures and backgrounds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining the key skills that they need in readiness for their eventual move on to school and as a good foundation for their future learning. They are confident, inquisitive and self-assured. Children appear emotionally very secure. They have good communication and language skills. Children effectively share their ideas with the childminder and others. They attempt simple tasks with confidence and manage some aspects of their personal care needs independently. They see lots of print in their environment and learn to recognise letters and the sounds they make. Their literacy skills are well supported.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387362 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10070018 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 28 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Northfield, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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