Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 7 June 2019 Previous inspection date 29 January 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 helps children learn to manage their own behaviour and emotions well. For instance, she encourages children to take turns and provides clear explanations about expected behaviour. Children behave well. n The childminder completes regular observations and tracks children's achievements consistently. She uses this information to plan a wide range of interesting experiences that match children's individual needs. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n Children have built close attachments with the childminder. They seek comfort and reassurance from her and are keen to include her in their play. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. n The childminder places a good focus on supporting children's emerging literacy skills. For example, she encourages them to repeat familiar words and provides print within the environment to help children understand that written words carry meaning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder implements policies and procedures well to promote children's welfare and well-being. Children play in a safe and secure environment. n The childminder does not fully extend and challenge children's learning during activities to help ensure they achieve their highest potential. n The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to encourage parents to share information about children's learning at home.

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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 children with further challenge to reinforce their learning and help them to make more rapid progress n make the most of all opportunities to encourage parents to share information about what children do at home in order to plan even more precisely for children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents and checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The childminder took account of the views of parents expressed in written correspondence.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She is aware of the procedures to follow to report any concerns that she may have about a child in her care. The childminder checks the environment where children play and learn and removes any hazards. The childminder keeps all external doors locked and supervises children well. She checks the ongoing progress children make and shares this information with parents. She meets with other childminders and attends training to keep up to date with changes in legislation and guidance. This helps to improve outcomes for children.

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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 to progress further. She follows children's interests and suggestions of activities to motivate them to learn. Children enjoy making pictures using different shapes. The childminder uses these opportunities to ask questions to help children recall previous experiences. She encourages children to develop their problem-solving skills. For example, they attempt to attach bolts to screws. Children learn to count, compare sizes and use mathematical language well. The childminder's involvement helps children to develop perseverance, and remain engaged for a good amount of time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She follows children's care routines well. Children freely explore the well-organised and homely environment with confidence. They make independent choices in their play and show high levels of emotional well-being. The childminder frequently praises children's achievements. This helps to nurture their growing confidence and self-esteem. The childminder provides opportunities to help children adopt healthy lifestyles. She teaches children about keeping themselves healthy. For example, children learn the importance of regular handwashing. They have plenty of opportunities to participate in physical activities. For example, they play in the childminder's garden and visit local parks. The childminder instils routines to keep children safe. For example, she encourages children to tidy up after their play so that they do not trip over the toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development and develop the key skills required for their eventual move to school. They are confident, independent and active learners. Children develop good attachments with the childminder. They are respectful to visitors. Children enjoy listening to the childminder read and freely contribute their views. Their communication and language skills are developing well. Children are creative and imaginative. They actively engage in role play, pretending to be stuck in a traffic jam.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421450 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10070025 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Bartley Green area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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