Childminder in Birmingham

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder's understanding of the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' is weak. As a result, she has failed to meet the requirements about notifying Ofsted of changes in circumstances and significant events. While issues raised at the previous inspection relating to the learning and development requirements have been addressed, the childminder has not reflected on her knowledge and practice or gathered information from parents and children to help inform future development. The childminder does not yet focus sharply enough on her professional development to raise the quality of her provision to the highest level. That said, the childminder has addressed most of the issues raised at the previous inspection. The childminder observes children as they are involved in activities and uses the information to assess their abilities, which enables her to identify their future learning needs. Children engage in a variety of

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The provision requires improvement

activities that interest, challenge and motivate them to learn. The childminder communicates with parents and keeps them informed about their child's progress. The childminder supports children's developing independence. They learn to meet their personal care needs and make choices regarding their play. Children behave well and learn right from wrong. They understand the importance of sharing toys and taking turns, and children listen to what each other have to say. The childminder praises children's good behaviour, which builds their confidence and self-esteem. Children access a variety of resources that support their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not review early years legislation issues to ensure that the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' are fully met. This means that she is not fully aware of her responsibilities to inform Ofsted of changes which may impact on her provision. n While the childminder maintains her paediatric first-aid certificate, she has not accessed any further training since registration to help build her knowledge and skills. The childminder has not established routines for evaluating her own practice or for gathering the views and opinions of parents and children using her provision. This means that areas for development have not been identified. n Children's language and communication skills are supported by the childminder. She asks them questions and gives them plenty of time to think about their answers before responding. n Children enjoy looking at books and listen intently to their favourite stories. They

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need to do better?

use technology confidently. For example, they use an electronic pen to read a story about a family looking for a bear. They join in with familiar text and rhymes, and use lots of repetition of words that explain how they move through long grass. Weekly visits to the mobile library enable children to choose books that they would like to read and listen to.

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need to do better?

20 November 2019 n Children enjoy a variety of foods and drink fresh water throughout the day. Individual dietary needs are known by the childminder and met. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy foods in their child's lunch boxes. She builds children's awareness of good choices about food. For example, children create their own plates of foods by cutting out pictures of foods that are good for their bodies and foods that are not so good. Children also learn about the importance of caring for their teeth. n Children enjoy being creative. They use various materials to create their own solar system and different space machines. Children seek support from the childminder as they use glue to stick various cardboard rolls together as they build their own rockets. Children take pride in their work and look forward to taking it home to share with their families. n The childminder understands how to support children to become ready for

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school. She encourages children as they learn to count, recognise colours and shapes, and dress themselves for outdoor play. She supports children to become aware of how routines change as they start school. n The childminder encourages children's awareness of diversity and the wider world. They learn about the community around them as they enjoy walks in the local area and visits to the park. Children try foods from different countries, and learn to recognise flags from around the world and identify the countries that they belong to.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in protecting children from harm and neglect. She is fully aware of the local referral procedures should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder assesses all areas used by children and minimises potential hazards. Children learn about their own safety. They follow clear routines when crossing the road and understand the importance of using small tools safely. The childminder's policies and procedures support her practice and are shared with parents. Children play in a secure environment and are unable to leave the childminder's home unsupervised.

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Due date

develop an understanding of changes that must be notified to Ofsted. 06/12/2019

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should:

n extend the focus on professional development to raise the quality of the provision to the next level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409696 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10087077 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for six weeks during summer. The childminder follows some aspects of the Montessori philosophy. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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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

20 November 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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