Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 16 July 2019 Previous inspection date 18 July 2014

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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 organises the environment with the needs of children in mind. They benefit from a welcoming and stimulating playroom where they can freely choose from what is on offer. Children are happy and enjoy their time in her care. n The childminder places a clear focus on closing any gaps in children's learning and helps them make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder helps children acquire good language skills. She encourages them to enjoy conversation and uses songs throughout the routine to engage them. n The childminder works closely with parents to keep them fully informed about their children's progress and care. She regularly gains the views of parents to help her evaluate her practice and enhance the service she provides. n Children enjoy warm, caring and affectionate relationships with the childminder. She promotes their confidence well and gives them the time and support they need to

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This provision is good

increase their self-help skills. n The childminder places a good focus on promoting children's good health and provides a healthy and nutritious range of home-cooked meals. n The childminder does not always make the very best use of children's assessment 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 even 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 use the assessment information about children's next steps more sharply to help provide the highest level of challenge during activities n provide a rich range of activities to extend children's mathematical learning even further in recognising numerals and exploring concepts such as quantity, grouping and weight.

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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 is well qualified and experienced and has a good understanding of how children learn. She makes effective use of any training opportunities available to update her skills and knowledge. She regularly meets with other childminders for support and uses this time to help her review and extend her practice. She attends the local authority childminding meetings to keep abreast of any changes and requirements in early years. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She ensures her home is safe and clean and she supervises children well. Parents share very positive views about the service that the childminder provides. For example, the level of information parents receive about their children's progress impresses them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses an interesting selection of topics to help provide a range of activities to capture children's interest. The current topic about minibeasts is used well to help teach children about insects. For example, children explore how they vary in colour, shape and size and learn about the life cycle of the butterfly. The childminder uses books and songs, often linked to topics and children's interests, to help reinforce learning. For example, children show a keen interest in the chosen book of the week and enjoy the familiarity of the story. The childminder provides meaningful first-hand experiences to help children learn about the natural environment and the local community. For example, children visit the local farm, country parks and playgroups. The childminder provides activities with a clear learning intention. For example, children use the paint and explore colour and how it changes as they mix it.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy the fresh meals the childminder provides and she supports them well to use their cutlery to eat their food. They learn about the importance of limiting high-sugar foods and eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. The childminder helps children to keep healthy and teaches them how to prevent the spread of infection. For example, she encourages children to sing along to the handwashing song as they learn to wash their hands properly. Children enjoy physical activity and being outdoors in the fresh air. The childminder helps children learn how to use tools and equipment safely and they learn about road and car safety. Children behave well, enjoy the routine in place and show a real sense of belonging.

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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. They show sustained levels of interest in their chosen activities. They are keen to care for the strawberries, tomatoes and potatoes as they help water them in the garden. Children quickly settle down for their story and enjoy being active during the action songs. They use their senses to explore a variety of media and materials and play imaginatively. Children show a keen interest in making marks with a variety of writing materials as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473555 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10106165 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 18 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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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