Childminder in Birmingham

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Unique reference number 228453 Inspection date 21/04/2009 Inspector Elenora Griffin

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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 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 registered in 1993. She lives with her husband and one adult child in South Yardley, Birmingham. The whole ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years of age any one time and may also care for older children. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently cares for three children in the early years age group and three older children. The childminder attends local toddler groups and takes and collects children from local schools. The family have a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education and is a 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 enjoy being cared for in the warm and welcoming environment of the childminder's home. The childminder works closely with parents and carers to ensure that children's individual needs are met and they are fully included in the activities and experiences provided. Children make good progress in their learning and development, generally well-supported by the rich and stimulating activities and experiences that the childminder provides. The childminder is highly motivated and actively participates in childminding groups and training workshops in order to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the systems for planning so that support for children's individual next steps effectively builds upon assessments of their abilities in each area of learning and development.

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provision

Children benefit from the childminder's commitment to continual improvement, which has led her to complete a Level 3 qualification and to develop a comprehensive range of policies and procedures to support her practice and promote positive outcomes for children. The childminder works closely with other childminders and childcare professionals in order to reflect on her practice and identify further areas for improvement. This has enabled her to develop planning systems that make the most of the activities and experiences that children access through local toddler groups. Through self-evaluation, the childminder has clearly This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 identified strong aspects of practice to continue with and priorities for improvement, which includes continuing to develop her use of observational assessment and planning to promote the development of each child.

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provision

Children enjoy continuity of care because the childminder works closely with parents and carers to ensure that their individual needs and routines are effectively met. Flexible settling-in procedures ensure that children and their families are well- supported and that the childminder is able to develop a good understanding of children's individual needs right from the start. Parents are well-informed about their child's day, care routines and the progress they make through daily chats with the childminder, which are enhanced by daily dairies. The childminder encourages busy parents to use dairies to communicate anything that may affect their child's care so that she can adapt routines and supports for children to meet their ongoing and changing needs. Feedback from parents is very positive, demonstrating how much they value the support the childminder provides for children's development, her caring approach and the happy and friendly

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provision

Children are safeguarded from harm and neglect and positive steps are taken to promote their safety. The childminder accesses regular training to ensure that she maintains an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. She has developed clear, comprehensive child protection procedures and ensures that parents receive a copy of the Local Safeguarding Children's Board procedures for childminders.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Happy, confident children thrive in the care of the childminder, who offers them abundant praise and encouragement. Children giggle and laugh as they receive praise, proud of their achievements. The childminder develops close, positive relationships with children who enjoy her company and attentiveness. They enjoy sitting together with her to build with bricks, join in action songs and look at books, snuggling in with her when they want a hug. Within the relaxed atmosphere of the childminder's home, children play contently while the childminder takes advantage of opportunities in play to extend their learning and development. She encourages older children to compare their height against the height of the tower they are building, whilst encouraging younger children to develop their hand-to-eye co-ordination and dexterity as they being to place one brick on top of the other.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make good progress in their learning and development, well-supported through the wide range of activities and experiences that the childminder plans and provides for them, mainly through the daily toddler groups that they attend. The childminder gets to know children well and based on her very good understanding of child development, she appropriately tailors support for children given their ages and stages of developments. Although the childminder has started to make observational notes of children's activities linked to the six areas of learning and development, these have not been fully developed for each individual child. Consequently, planning for children's individual next steps is not always This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 effectively focused on building upon their individual abilities in each area of learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have great fun with the childminder, enjoying daily opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air either in the childminder's garden or at the local park. They learn about road safety on their daily outings and explore road safety further as they role play being the lollipop person helping people across the road. Effectively supported and encouraged by the childminder, children become increasingly independent. From an early age, children start to feed themselves and to blow their own noses using the easily accessible tissues. Children play harmoniously together, supported by the childminder to develop their understanding of their own needs and those of others. Children are developing a very good understanding of diversity and the world around them. Through the various toddler groups that children attend they become familiar with diversity within their local community and participate in various rich and stimulating

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

activities that help them to learn about the world around them. For example, children enjoy listening to music, dancing and tasting food as part of Black History Day in their local Children's Centre. 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? 2 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 make copies of a written statement of the complaints procedure available to parents. (Providing information to parents) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 05/05/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. (Providing information to parents) 05/05/2009

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