Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 16 July 2019 Previous inspection date 16 March 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 is passionate about the role she plays in the lives of children. All children are seen as unique individuals. She is attentive to children's care needs and provides a homely and caring environment where their emotional well-being is nurtured. n The childminder provides a wide range of resources that help children initiate their own play and learning. Children make choices in their play and are interested and motivated to learn and make good progress. n The childminder maintains good relationships with parents from the start. She shares daily information with parents about their child's care, well-being and achievements. She implements any suggestions that parents offer to help ensure that children's individual care needs are fully met. Parents' comments show that they are happy with the care and learning opportunities their children receive. n The childminder identifies possible risks to children and removes or reduces any

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This provision is good

hazards. She encourages children to take measured risks that are relative to their stage of development. For example, she talks to children about being careful as they kick and throw the ball. n The childminder does not fully extend and challenge children's thinking skills during activities to help ensure they achieve their highest potential. At times, she is too quick to answer the questions she asks. n The childminder's assessments of children's learning are not precise enough to help plan activities that are highly challenging and enable children to make even better progress.

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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 extend and challenge children's thinking skills to help ensure they achieve their highest potential n focus sharply on assessments of children's learning and plan activities that are highly challenging and help children to make rapid progress.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, including qualifications of the childminder and evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The childminder took into account the views of parents provided in written form.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the procedures that she should follow to help protect children from harm. Children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder checks the identification of visitors and supervises children while in her care. She checks the progress children make. The childminder shares this information with parents and other professionals to help ensure that children receive the support they need. She has completed all the required training and regularly meets with other childminders. This helps her to keep up to date with the changes in legislation and improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a qualified and experienced practitioner. She has a good understanding of how children play, learn and develop. She gets to know the children well and follows their interests and suggestions for activities. The childminder enthusiastically joins in as children play. Children follow instructions well and show that they understand. For example, as children blow bubbles with soap and water, she encourages them to count, compare sizes and explore what happens when you touch them. Children are fascinated as they blow towards the bubbles and see them float higher up. The childminder listens to children, models rich language and links words and actions, to help further develop their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a calm and reassuring nature. Children demonstrate through their actions that they feel safe and secure in her company. The childminder frequently praises children's efforts and achievements, which helps to foster their confidence and self-esteem. They learn to take turns and play together cooperatively. Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the world and explore the local community. For example, they go on outings where they mix with children and adults from different backgrounds. This helps to extend their social skills and develop positive attitudes towards others. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active, for example as they use different types of play equipment in the childminder's garden. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks, including an array of different fruits. Children learn about the benefits of leading healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in readiness for their eventual move to school. They are inquisitive, confident and eager to explore and try new skills. Children are sociable and have built strong friendships with other children. They are caring towards others and show empathy when their friends are upset. Children develop their speaking skills well. They articulate their views and ideas confidently. Children's emerging literacy skills are developing well. They enjoy looking through books and recalling parts of the stories that they are familiar with. Children are very imaginative and creative and they demonstrate these skills well. For example, they imitate their favourite story and make growling noises as they walk through the jungle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228478 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069979 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 8am 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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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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