Childminder 504698

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with a stimulating learning environment both indoors and outdoors. She offers a wide choice of toys and equipment to support children's learning. The childminder encourages children's participation, concentration and engagement well. Children are happy and enjoy exploring and leading their own learning through play. For example, children delight and are focused as they explore a range of sensory toys. The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to help her to plan exciting activities for children which support their interests. She interacts well with them and uses positive teaching methods to extend and challenge children's learning. However, she has not considered how she can continue to develop her teaching practice. Children develop coordination and strength in their hands to support their early writing skills. For example, young children learn to hold crayons correctly and begin to give

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The provision is good

meaning to marks. They are developing the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, which supports their self-esteem and confidence. She uses a consistent approach to encourage children's good behaviour. Children behave well and learn to share and take turns. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She is kind and caring, and children build positive and trusting relationships with her and each other. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents and involves them in their child's learning. However, she has not considered how to involve them further to improve her evaluation of the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how children learn. She supports their play and offers her thoughts to help them extend their ideas. The childminder provides a variety of experiences to support children's literacy skills. Children practise making marks, enjoy listening to stories and look at books independently. The childminder helps children to explore their mathematical understanding. For example, she teaches children to count a number of fire engines, and animals in the farmhouse. n Children particularly enjoy using the spacious outdoor area to explore, be creative and use their imagination. They make good use of the equipment to develop their physical skills as they balance and play games. This helps children to develop and use their large muscles. n The childminder evaluates and reflects on the overall quality of her service and has made changes to the outdoor area to cover all areas of learning. She uses

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need to do better?

self-evaluation to help her develop and raise the quality of the service. However, her self-evaluation is not as comprehensive as possible, and she does not fully involve parents and children in the process.

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need to do better?

9 September 2019 n The childminder makes good use of opportunities to help children explore their understanding of emotions. She helps children learn how to manage their feelings, such as when they are happy or sad. Children learn new words and repeat what the childminder says which promotes their confidence when communicating and increases their vocabulary. The childminder clearly pronounces new words for children to hear. n The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's learning and development. She gives them ideas to help support their children's learning at home. Parents speak very highly about the childminder, and the care and good progress their children have made since starting. For example, the childminder has recently worked with parents to support children who are toilet training. This helps to promote a consistent approach for children, both at home and with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder completes all mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food safety. However, she has not focused her professional development sufficiently on raising the quality of teaching, to achieve the highest possible outcomes for children. n The childminder supports children to learn about being healthy. For instance, she helps children to adopt healthy eating habits. She meets their dietary requirements carefully. Children learn to serve themselves and know that they need to drink water to keep hydrated. n The childminder supports children's physical and emotional needs well. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For example, children enjoy a range of outings to the local shops, fire station, parks, playgroup and nature walks. These help children to develop an awareness of the wider world and their local community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe in her care. She has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure children learn and play in a safe environment.

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should:

n strengthen the self-evaluation process and involve parents and children as part of the ongoing drive for continuous improvement n sharpen the focus of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504698 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069990 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 1 to 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the Northfield area of Birmingham. She operates her provision all year round, from 6.30am to 8pm on Monday to Friday, and from 10am to 7pm on Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments. n A joint evaluation of a planned activity was carried out by the inspector and childminder. n At appropriate times throughout the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including children's records, the policies and procedures, training records, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the household.

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Inspection activities

9 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

9 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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