Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 29 May 2019 Previous inspection date 14 November 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 provides a homely and welcoming environment for children. They settle quickly in her home. This is because the childminder's sensitive and caring approach to children promotes their emotional well-being. n The childminder regularly reviews risks in the environment and she considers any potential hazards at home and on outings. This helps her to protect children and to keep them safe. n Children learn in a calm, stimulating and well-resourced learning environment. They enjoy using the spacious garden area to be creative and use their imagination. For example, children explore using the magnifying glass to discover hidden plants, flowers and mini-beasts. n The childminder regularly takes children on outings, for example, to nearby shops, parks and to a local woodland area. This helps children to develop an understanding of their local community and the wider world. n The childminder acts as a good role model and helps children to quickly understand

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This provision is good

expectations and boundaries. Children's behaviour is good and they have good awareness of others around them. n The childminder evaluates and reflects on the overall quality of her service. She welcomes parents' suggestions and ideas to improve and make further changes. This helps her to build on her practice and provide good-quality care and learning experiences. n The childminder does not always find out what children can do or what they have achieved at home. This means parents are not fully involved in the assessment and planning for their child's future learning. n The childminder has not focused her professional development as sharply as possible on improving teaching practice to achieve the very best possible outcomes for children.

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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 encourage parents to share information regarding children's learning and achievements at home n sharpen the focus of professional development on raising the quality of teaching and practice to a higher level.

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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 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 knowledge of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children and understands the importance of reporting concerns about children's welfare. She has a secure knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder networks and communicates well with the local nursery and school that children attend. She gains enough information from them to support children in her care well. This ensures good continuity and progression for children. The childminder has built positive relationships with parents and keeps them well informed of children's learning and development through verbal and written communication.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She knows the children well and plans activities that meet their individual learning needs and take account of current interests. This enables her to identify any gaps in children's learning and plan for their next steps effectively. The childminder encourages children to take part in creative, small-world and role-play activities. She engages children well during planned and purposeful play. Children learn about primary colours and what happens when they mix two colours together. Children enjoy playing with play dough and using tools successfully to manipulate the dough and cut out shapes and numbers. The childminder encourages children to name the shapes and to count the numbers in order. Children are confident learners and know how to problem solve. The childminder promotes children's language development well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a warm, kind and nurturing relationship with children, who develop friendships with other children and form genuine bonds with the childminder. This helps children to gain confidence and self-assurance ready for learning. The childminder gathers information from parents that will help her to meet children's individual and personal care needs. The childminder praises children for their achievements, which enhances their confidence and self-esteem. Children gain good independence skills, for example washing their hands before meals and putting on their wellington boots when going out to play in the garden. Children have regular opportunities to play in the fresh air and to exercise. For example, they accompany the childminder to collect older children from school. Children's behaviour and attendance are good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Their communication and literacy skills are developing well. They enjoy handling books, listening to stories and practising their early writing skills. Children develop good levels of interest in numbers, shapes and size. They acquire the skills and attitudes they need for the next stage of their learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228339 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10085633 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 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and is located in Birmingham. She operates her provision all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a recognised early years 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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