Gwynn Elizabeth Jayne

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

Children are familiar with the routines and are reassured by the close bonds that they share with the childminder. The nurturing childminder provides a welcoming homely environment where children develop trusting relationships with her and she gets to know them well. Children take responsibility for their own learning. They choose from a good range of resources on offer. Children move freely as they access the whole of the learning environment. They develop their independence as they tend to their own personal hygiene needs. Children are excited to play with sand and use their imagination as they explore how it feels. The childminder encourages them to count and recognise colours as they play. She knows each child's next steps in learning and how she will support them develop the skills they need to start school. Children talk excitedly about going to nursery and are confident to begin their new journey. Young children have opportunities during

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The provision is good

regular outings to mix with other children and adults. This helps them learn to develop their social skills and appreciate the diverse community that they belong to. Children behave well and receive regular praise and encouragement. This contributes to their positive self-esteem and self-worth.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for all children and provides good challenge for them through the activities on offer. She gets involved in children's play to extend their learning as they explore how much sand they will need to fill different containers. n The childminder plans a good range of activities and experiences that link to children's interests. She fully encourages children to share their own thoughts and ideas, which means that planned activities often change to suit children's choices. n The childminder incorporates children's next steps into the activities she plans, while making sure there is a clear focus. For example, she chooses the activities children engage in carefully. They explore how sand and play dough feel and what happens when cars are driven through these to make marks and patterns. This ignites children's interest, so they stay focused. n The childminder is friendly and attentive to children's individual needs. This

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supports children's emotional well-being successfully. n The childminder is a confident teacher. She joins in children's games and encourages them to learn as they play. For example, children are challenged to sort and arrange containers into size and colour. n Children's emerging language is supported well by the childminder. For instance, she introduces new words through exploring books. The childminder encourages children to repeat rhyming words to secure their understanding as they talk about hunting for a bear.

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need to do better?

10 September 2019 n The childminder knows the children well. She is attentive to their individual needs. Children's physical health is well promoted as they play outdoors daily. They look forward to the regular trips to local groups and to the park. n The childminder makes good use of amenities in the local area, such as the library, park and shops. She plans a range of activities that help children learn about the wider world beyond their own community. In addition, children celebrate a range of festivals, so they learn about the beliefs and cultures of others. n The childminder reviews her provision to identify any areas for improvement. She seeks the views of parents as part of her self-evaluation procedures. n The childminder is qualified and experienced. However, she does not extend the focus on her professional development in order to raise the good-quality teaching to the next level. n The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's

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need to do better?

daily routines, activities and progress. However, she does not always gather enough information about what children are able to do at the start of the placement, in order to support children from the onset.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to help protect children from harm. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns that she may have about a child in her care. Children are safe and secure because the childminder ensures they are safe within the home and when they are out and about in the community. Children know how to protect themselves in the event of a fire because they regularly practise fire drills. Children learn how to cross the road safely and understand why they should not talk to strangers.

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should:

n gather more information from parents about what children are able to do at the start of the placement n extend the focus on professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the next level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228240 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10061567 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 to 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Sutton Coldfield. She operates from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk and evaluated an activity with the childminder to understand how the early years provision is organised. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation. This includes information about the suitability of members of the household and her policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.

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Inspection activities

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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10 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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