Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 23 August 2019 Previous inspection date 19 October 2016

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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 and her assistants focus well on their professional development. They undertake regular training and research and share good practice. The childminder is very experienced in supporting children's learning. Together with her assistant she continues to provide good-quality care and learning experiences for children. n Children who are learning to speak English as an additional language are supported well. The childminder and her assistants model language well for these children to help extend their understanding and vocabulary. Children learn to speak a good standard of English. n Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder and her assistants create a nurturing environment. They are kind and caring towards children. They give children all the support they need to feel settled, happy and confident. n The childminder regularly exchanges information about children's learning and

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This provision is good

development with parents. She forms close links with other settings, including nurseries that children attend. This helps to support children's individual needs and creates continuity of care and learning for the children and their families. n The childminder provides a safe, secure and suitably maintained learning environment. Children learn to take well-managed risks and try new challenges and activities in a safe environment. n At times, children are not given enough time to process their thoughts and further develop their thinking skills. n The childminder is not as strongly focused on helping children to build a wide repertoire of songs to help enhance their speaking skills.

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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 on the already good use of questioning and allow children more time to process their own thoughts and ideas n increase opportunities for children to learn and sing a wider repertoire of songs to help enhance their speaking skills.

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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 spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder jointly observed and evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She looked at a selection of relevant documentation, including suitability checks. She viewed all areas of the premises. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants take all necessary steps to minimise risk and hazards to children. They continually update their knowledge of child protection. They have a sound understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedure to follow if they have any concerns about a child in their care. Ofsted is informed of all adults who live and work on the premises and suitability checks are undertaken. The childminder seeks and responds to the views of parents and children. This helps her to meet children's individual needs and review and improve her service. She provides guidance for parents to help them support learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of how children learn and develop and how they can support children to make good progress. They have high expectations of what children can achieve. Regular and accurate assessments are undertaken and well-targeted next steps are identified for children's learning. Children are encouraged to be independent and can access resources themselves. The childminder models and explains how to use resources available, such as scissors. This helps children to develop a wide range of skills. The childminder has a flexible structure to her day. She regularly provides outings to places of interest and fun. These experiences help to support children's widening view of the world and of different communities. During all activities the childminder and her assistant encourage children to use and extend their interest and understanding of number, shape, size and measure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children talk about the shape, size, position, colour and number of bricks they have used to make their models.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong attachments to the childminder and her assistants. They are confident and happy. Children understand and demonstrate good behaviour. They develop friendships with other children and are friendly with visitors. They listen to and follow instructions well, and they are eager to help adults and do things for themselves and others. Children are supported well to develop their understanding of how to stay safe and healthy. They learn to manage their personal care, including dressing and toileting. They enjoy regular outdoor and physical play and are taught how to use equipment safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who are learning to speak English as an additional language, are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They develop skills in readiness for school. Children are confident and active learners. They are eager to demonstrate what they know and can do, have a go at new challenges and persist to achieve a goal. Children are encouraged to play creatively and imaginatively. They learn how to design, make and decorate their own role-play resources from recycled materials. Children's enjoyment of books is promoted well. They are eager to describe what they see and develop their own storyline.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430011 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10119724 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 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Balsall Heath, Birmingham. She has three assistants and works regularly with one of them. The childminder operates all year round from 6.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Sunday, except for family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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