Childminder in Birmingham

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Unique reference number 228139 Inspection date 16/03/2009 Inspector Karen Cooper

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has been registered since 1994. She lives with her husband and two children in a house in Perry Barr, Birmingham. The ground floor and first floor bathroom are used for childminding purposes. The premises are accessed via several steps to the front of the property. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play. The location is convenient for shops, schools and pre- schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight at any one time and is currently looking after seven children, of whom five are in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre- schools and regularly attends the local toddler groups. She is member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. Children are happy and well-settled in the childminder's care. They enjoy participating in a range of activities which help them to make progress in their learning and development and have access to a good range of toys and resources. The uniqueness of each child is recognised due to the childminder's understanding of children's individual needs and all children are valued and made to feel welcome. Positive relationships with parents and other professionals are fostered in order to identify and meet children's individual needs and ensure continuity of care. Most of the required documentation is in place and is stored securely to maintain confidentiality.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve observations and assessments of each child's achievements, interests and learning styles in order to support their progress towards the early learning goals  improve procedures for reflective practice to ensure that quality improvement is a continuous process.

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provision

Children benefit from the childminders experience of caring for children for several years. As a result, children’s welfare is effectively promoted because the childminder understands her role and responsibly to protect children in her care and has shared safeguarding information with parents. The childminder is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 committed to keeping children safe through supervision and she undertakes visual and written checks of her home, toys and resources each day to ensure children’s safety is promoted, any action taken is noted. Documentation is well organised, regularly reviewed and shared with parents.

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provision

Children’s individual needs are valued and respected. For example, the childminder is alert to children’s sleep and eating needs and caters for them appropriately. The childminder is committed to treating all children equally and valuing their differences. For example, she takes time to get to know children’s individual personalities and respects their particular home circumstances. The childminder has promoted links with the local school and other childminders to ensure information relevant to children’s welfare is exchanged. The childminder has given some consideration as to how she will evaluate her practice to include the views of children, parents and carers, although these systems are new and yet to be consolidated.

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provision

Children benefit from the childminder's commitment to further improve her practice. For example, she holds a relevant early years childcare qualification and has completed a range of additional training to ensure she has developed a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's welfare, learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with a good range of toys and resources to help them make progress across all areas of learning and development. As a result, children are happy, well-settled and consistently engaged. The childminder plans a range of activities so that children continue to enjoy their play and has attended Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) training. She is developing an awareness of observing and assessing children’s progress. However, these systems are yet to be implemented and to ensure all areas of learning and children's interests are sufficiently covered enabling them to move forward in their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play in a welcoming and child-friendly learning environment. They are confident in the childminders care as they freely choose what they want to do and have formed good relationships with the childminder. For example, they enthusiastically involve the childminder in their role-play offering her food and drink. Children happily play together sharing the toys and helping each other to tidy up. They enjoy using their imagination during role-play and enthusiastically draw pictures to take home, delighting in the end result.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to inclusion and welcomes the diversity and individuality of all children. For example, she works in partnership with parents, gaining valuable information about children's starting points to inform her practice and to ensure children’s individual needs are met. Children take pleasure in outings to the local play groups, library, shops and park, all of which offer opportunities to develop their physical skills and to socialise with their peers. Children are valued and the childminder helps build their self-esteem by frequently providing positive support, praise and encouragement, while managing behaviour This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 appropriately.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop a good understanding of how to stay safe. For example, emergency evacuation procedures are shared with children to ensure they are aware of where to go to stay safe. There are suitable arrangements in place to care for children who are ill, which are shared with parents and the childminder is trained to administrate first aid. Through daily routines children are encouraged to wash their hands after toileting and before eating. Food is provided by parents which the childminder ensures is stored appropriately. Drinks are easily accessible to the children to ensure they remain hydrated throughout the day. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints received by Ofsted since the last inspection that required the provider to take action.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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