Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 29 August 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Children feel secure and safe in the childminder's care and form close emotional attachments with her. She is calm and caring and provides a nurturing and welcoming environment for children. n Children are supported well to develop a clearer understanding of the world in which they live. The childminder takes children on a wide range of outings, including visits to the library, local parks and play centres, where they meet and play with other children. This enriches their learning and gives them a good understanding of the wider world. n The childminder organises her home and garden well to encourage children to explore and investigate. For example, she creates interest areas with natural materials that encourage children to take an interest in books. n The childminder observes children as they play and tracks their progress and learning. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's development and plan for their further

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This provision is good

learning. Consequently, children make good progress. The childminder plans a wide range of interesting and useful learning experiences for children that motivate them to learn. n The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's progress, and provides them with advice and guidance to support their children's learning. For example, the childminder encourages parents to borrow resources and equipment from her so they can extend their child's learning at home. n The childminder does not always extend opportunities for children to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they play. n On occasions, the childminder does not always build on opportunities to develop and extend children's creative skills and use their imagination as they play.

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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 give children more opportunities to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they play n extend opportunities for children to explore different ways to be creative and develop their imagination.

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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 with the children and childminder at convenient times and viewed all areas of the house and garden that children use. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including suitability checks, policies and procedures and children's learning records. n The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and is fully aware of the indicators that children may be at risk. She has a secure understanding of the possible signs of abuse and who to contact if there are any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder assesses hazards in her home, garden and on outings effectively, to minimise potential risks. This helps her to ensure children's safety at all times. The childminder monitors her provision to ensure children's interests are reflected in the activities and equipment that she provides. She asks the opinions of parents and children and uses their views to help her to identify any areas for improvement. She engages with training opportunities and meets with other childminders to extend her knowledge and professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She supports children's early literacy skills very well. For example, children listen to their favourite stories and join in with some of the familiar phrases. They use a wide vocabulary to describe what they are doing and talk about the activities they enjoy at home with their families. Children explore sand and use tools to dig and discover different objects that are hidden in the sand. They proudly match familiar images as they play card games and use a dice to recognise numerals and numbers. Children's development is regularly monitored and their progress is shared with their parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are provided with opportunities to build their confidence and self-esteem. For example, they are encouraged to be helpful and take responsibility by tidying away toys. They learn to do things for themselves, which promotes their independence. Children respond well to the encouragement and praise they receive. Children access the childminder's garden regularly for outdoor play. Older children learn to use tools and scoop up gravel in toy trucks, which develops their physical skills. The childminder provides children with a wide range of healthy snacks and encourages them to sit at a table to eat. Children are developing an understanding of the benefits and importance of developing healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children behave well and are eager and enthusiastic learners. They are starting to develop confidence in identifying numbers. Children progress well with their early literacy skills. They handle books with confidence and recognise the illustrations as cues to the content of the story. Children correctly identify the names of animals through their reading activities and make marks with chalk as they draw a train track. Children develop the skills and attitudes that they need for the future and are well prepared as they move on to school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545380 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10101403 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Shard End, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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