Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 27 June 2019 Previous inspection date 26 June 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 experienced and qualified childminder places a clear focus on updating her skills and knowledge. She makes good use of any professional development opportunities available to help extend her practice. n The childminder develops trusting relationships with parents and offers good guidance and support to help close gaps in children's learning. n Overall, the childminder provides a varied range of experiences for children's enjoyment. She promotes children's language skills to help them make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder prioritises promoting children's well-being and happiness. She helps children learn about the importance of being kind to others and respecting each other. n Keeping children safe and teaching them about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle are central to the childminder's work with children. n The childminder does not always make the very best use of children's assessment

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This provision is good

information to help identify ways to challenge their progress to the highest level. n The childminder does not consistently provide a motivating range of activities to extend children's learning further in some aspects of their mathematical learning.

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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 further the use of assessment information to precisely identify areas for further challenge in order to help children make the best possible progress n provide a motivating range of activities to extend children's mathematical learning further in recognising numbers and shapes and exploring quantity.

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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 networks extremely well with other childminders to help her evaluate and extend her practice. For example, she attends a childminding group weekly for support and values the guidance she receives. She has a good overview of the service she provides and areas for further development. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. For example, she provides useful fact sheets for parents about online safety and how to keep their children safe. Parents report high levels of satisfaction and appreciate the support they receive on any issues, such as behaviour management and potty training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes children to a range of playgroups throughout the week. She ensures they are of good quality and offer and a broad range of experiences to promote their development and social skills. The childminder works closely with children and promotes their interest in the natural world well. For example, she offers good first-hand experiences to help them observe changes in their environment. Children enjoy nature walks, pond dipping and caring for the vegetables and fruits in the garden. The childminder enjoys her time with children and increases their language skills during her interactions. She places a clear focus on valuing any other languages children speak at home and increasing their confidence in communicating.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to be outdoors in the fresh air and to increase their physical skills. They benefit from healthy and nutritious meals and snacks and learn about which foods are good for their bodies. The childminder helps children understand the importance of good oral hygiene and limiting sugary foods. She uses a positive range of strategies to help children understand the codes of behaviour in place. Children behave well and easily follow instructions. For example, children learn how to respect each other, the pet dog and the insects they find. The childminder confidently challenges any stereotypes, for example any ideas children hold about what is appropriate for girls and boys. She encourages all children to take part in the experiences available. Children learn how to keep safe in the home, in the sun and on outings, and understand the role of the emergency services.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points in preparation for their next stage of learning, including school. Children show a real sense of belonging and have close relationships with the childminder. They enjoy playing imaginatively. For example, children build with a variety of construction toys and confidently talk about their creations. Children know the routine well as they quickly get ready for mealtimes and enjoy conversations with the childminder. They benefit from a good range of art and craft materials. For example, children use their senses to explore cornflour mixed with water, paint, pasta and semolina.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228453 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10106211 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 3 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Yardley, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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