Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30/10/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children play and develop. This means she is able to observe and assess them effectively and plan for their next steps in learning.  Children are safe and secure in the caring, homely atmosphere the childminder provides. They all play happily and are encouraged to develop their independence in their daily routines.  The childminder has a thorough knowledge of safeguarding and child protection which means that children are safe whilst in her care. She is vigilant in her supervision and ensures that the premises are safe at all times.  Children are making good progress in an enabling environment in which their interests are taken into account and their individual needs are very well met.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Strategies to involve parents further in their children's learning have not yet been fully developed.  The childminder has yet to establish a focused approach to training and professional development in order to continue to improve the provision.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in all areas of the premises being used on the day.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability of practitioners working within the setting and a range of other documentation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in a house in Birmingham with her husband and two children aged 22 months and 17 years. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has a pet cat.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has completed basic training including first aid and child protection and updates her knowledge through specific courses such as food hygiene. She attends a local playgroup and leisure centre and visits the local shops and the park on a regular basis. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age group who attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm for four days a week. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and receives support from a local development officer.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop strategies to consistently engage all parents in their children's learning in the setting and at home

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 plan a focussed professional development programme that will continually improve knowledge, understanding and practice.

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who attend

Children enjoy a wide range of stimulating activities and resources in two main rooms and in the garden. They are all able to access these easily as they are at low levels or set out on the floor. The childminder makes effective observations of each child which she records in their learning journals. This information is used to assess their progress and plan their next steps so that they build on their learning. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of how children learn and play and assesses each child is at the appropriate stage in their development for each area of learning. She develops children's language and vocabulary very well, repeating words to babies as they try to say them and extending other children's sentences and teaching them correct words for things. For example, when a child uses the word 'nee-naw' for a police car, she praises him and says 'yes, that's the police car'.

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who attend

Parents provide information on what children know and can do when they first start at the setting, so that the childminder has a starting point to build on for each child. Parents share detailed information on their children's interests and routines, so that these can be incorporated into the planning of activities and their individual needs met. The childminder shares daily information with parents so that they are well-informed of their child's progress and development. They sometimes contribute comments for inclusion in their child's learning journal or continue activities with them at home, although, this involvement is not yet fully focused or consistent. Babies enjoy exploring a wide range of exciting push button toys. They wait for the music and sounds they make and develop their technological skills very well. They move in time to music, enjoy singing and are beginning to use their imagination in role play as they

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who attend

'cook' and 'make tea'. Activities and toys that children show a particular interest in at their playgroup sessions are continued by the childminder, so that their learning is extended and enhanced. All children enjoy exploring the textures of paint, corn flour, water and play dough. They concentrate very well on their own, using tools to cut and shape the dough and make 'cakes'. They explore nature and the world around them through trips to the local shops, the library and the park. The childminder encourages children to reflect on their learning and experiences. For example, they talk about when they looked at the moon and the stars and a child remembers hearing fireworks. The childminder reminds them that this happened during Eid, so that children's learning about other cultures is reinforced. Children are learning early reading and writing skills well as they make marks in damp sand, paint and use a range of different materials. They point to words in the

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who attend

books they choose, and the childminder reads these to them so that they learn that print has meaning. Children are making good progress across the seven areas of learning through the childminder's effective teaching and her evaluation of its impact on children's progress.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

There are very good relationships between the children and the childminder. Children play happily and are encouraged to share the toys. Behaviour is very good and children are gentle with each other and are reminded that they need to be careful not to accidently hurt each other. Children are protective of each other when they attend the local playgroup. They are confident in using all the space in the house, and decide which activities they want to do next and which toys they would like to play with. Children show they feel secure in the childminder's care. For example, a baby settles easily on her lap to have a bottle and is soon comforted with cuddles and the distraction of a plastic bowl to bang on the table.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are given fruit and healthy meals and have access to their own drinks at any time. Babies learn to hold their own bottles and cups independently, and are encouraged to stand and walk when they are ready. The childminder provides walkers and furniture for them to pull themselves up on to improve their balance, and she puts toys they like just out of reach so they have to move and stretch to get to them. Older children develop their physical skills well through their use of the sit and ride toys and climbing equipment at the park and in the garden. They enjoy playing outdoors and explore their environment by digging and playing in the sand and water. The childminder sings action songs with the children; moving the youngest children's feet, toes and arms to each action. She encourages young children to have good self-awareness by pointing to their eyes, nose or toes, and laughs with them as their toes wriggle.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has effective policies and procedures in place to prevent the spread of illness and all medical consents are obtained from parents. She uses hygienic practice for nappy changing and food preparation, which ensures children are protected from germs.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. Her policies and procedures are effective and the premises are secure. She ensures children are careful around each other and she protects them during their play, such as placing a hand over a baby's head so he doesn't bang it on the table. Accident and medical records are in place, although she has not had cause to use these yet because she had only been in practice for a few weeks at the time of the inspection.

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provision

The childminder reflects on her teaching and practice well and adapts activities accordingly so that they meet the needs of all children and extend their learning fully. She is well-motivated to continue to further develop her knowledge, practice and skills through ongoing training and professional development, although, she has not yet planned a focused programme for this that focuses specifically on identified areas for improvement.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are good and regular information is shared on children's progress and achievements. The childminder has links with other local early years providers with whom she shares ideas and best practice. She intends to strengthen links with playgroup staff to further her knowledge and skills. Regular visits and advice from the local Early Years Development Officer helps the childminder to monitor her provision and target areas for improvement. As a member of the National Childminding Association, she regularly accesses information on training courses and keeps up-to-date with early years practice and new developments.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444373 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 796013 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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