Childminder EY438490

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 content, happy and comfortable in the childminder's home. They fully participate in the daily routine and help with certain tasks, such as tidying up. Children are confident to lead their own learning and make choices about what they want to play with or do. Overall, children develop a positive attitude towards learning. They are motivated to play, explore and learn, because the childminder knows what they enjoy and need to learn next. The childminder joins in with children's games and encourages children to learn as they play. The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical understanding at every opportunity. She supports children to count, and recognise shapes and colours. Children can solve problems. They show perseverance as they work out how to complete puzzles and find the pieces that will fit. Children recognise numbers one to 10 and are moving on to numbers 10 to 20. Children behave well and know the

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The provision is good

childminder's expectations of them. The childminder celebrates children's achievements by giving them lots of praise and encouragement. This contributes to children's positive self-esteem and self-worth. The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. She provides a variety of activities that challenge children to develop their good handling skills. Children dance and move their bodies as they sing 'Head, shoulders, knees and toes' and 'The wheels on the bus'.

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need to do better?

n The well-qualified childminder observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. She is fully aware of children's current stage of development and plans accurately for what they need to learn next. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills very well. She sits with children as they play and speaks clearly to them. She gives children plenty of time to think and extend their vocabulary. Young children communicate clearly and respond eagerly to simple questions. They use language such as 'over' and 'under' during their play. n Children have many opportunities to learn about their community. They look forward to attending groups where they join in singing, playing musical instruments and engaging in activities alongside children of a similar age. This helps children to develop their social skills. n The childminder is calm, encouraging and positive. She joins in with children's

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play and children listen, they respond to instructions, and are respectful and polite. The childminder finds out about children and their family members. Children discuss their emotions and feelings. Young children use facial expressions to show emotions, such as happy, sad and angry. n Children are motivated as they learn essential skills in preparation for school. They manage their own self-care and hygiene needs. Occasionally, the childminder misses some opportunities to develop children's understanding of

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need to do better?

25 October 2019 healthy lifestyles even further. n The childminder ensures the environment is secure, clean and tidy. Daily risk assessment checks help to minimise any hazards. The childminder has a number of safety devices in place around the house, such as stairgates and locks on cupboards. This helps to keep children safe. n The childminder values feedback from parents and support groups she attends. She uses this information to evaluate her own practice and identify areas for improvement. The childminder then conducts her own research to help build her knowledge of changes within the early years sector. However, the childminder does not have a targeted plan for continual professional development to enhance teaching and learning to the highest level. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder liaises closely with parents to gain a detailed picture of children's abilities and routines. Parents comment

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how much they value and appreciate the good care and interesting experiences that the childminder provides for their children. They state that the relationships that the childminder has built with their children are 'good' and she is 'flexible and reliable'. n Partnerships with other settings and schools are good, ensuring they work successfully together to meet children's care and learning needs. Children have a wide range of opportunities to develop their understanding of communities beyond their own and reflect on their similarities and differences. For example, they enjoy trips to local toddler groups and rhyme-time music sessions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a detailed written safeguarding policy and this is informed by advice from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She understands how to swiftly identify and report child protection concerns. The childminder understands how to identify when children may be at risk of being exposed to extreme views. The childminder completes effective risk assessments of the whole premises and demonstrates a strong focus on helping to keep children safe. She is aware of what presents a potential hazard to children and demonstrates a vigilant attitude to children's welfare. Children learn to keep themselves safe, such as regularly practising fire drills, and they know how to cross the road safely.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles n establish a targeted plan for continual professional development to enhance teaching and learning to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438490 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10075006 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 2 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Erdington area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback and questionnaires provided.

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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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Inspection activities

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