Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 01/04/2014 22/03/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Met 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 knows children very well, so she plans interesting activities which they enjoy. This means they are engaged in their learning and make good progress.  Teaching is good and the childminder ensures children are appropriately challenged in their learning. She measures their progress effectively so that they build on their learning.  Children are safe because the childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection and supervises children vigilantly.  Children's needs are fully met, as there is a strong partnership with parents so that information about children's well-being is shared. Children are very happy and settled as a result of this.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her provision effectively with the support of other early years providers and professionals with whom she shares ideas and best practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is further scope to enhance children's already good learning in the outdoor area by extending their opportunities for growing plants and exploring a wider range of natural objects.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 the children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers and children, including recent letters from parents containing their comments on the provision.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2006 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children, aged five and ten years, in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham. The childminder is open all year round from 5am to 6pm Monday to Friday. She uses the whole of the ground floor and one bedroom on the first floor for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder attends local playgroups, visits the shops and park on a regular basis and collects children from the local schools and pre- schools. There is currently one child on roll, who is in the early years age group and attends for a variety of sessions. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association for Childminding and Early Years.

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

 enhance children's already good outdoor learning by introducing planting and further exploration of natural objects to extend their experiences in this area.

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who attend

The childminder ensures she obtains detailed information from parents when children first start, so that she knows what they can do. She records her own observations once children are settled, which means she has a clear starting point from which to plan their next steps in learning. She plans activities around children's own interests so that they are engaged in their play. Children have free choice from a wide range of easily accessible toys and resources so that they lead their play and develop their own learning styles. The childminder reviews their progress every few weeks so that she can identify any gaps in their learning and can plan to address this. She links photographs and comments in children's progress records to show clearly which areas of learning they relate to. This makes it clear to parents how their child is progressing when the childminder shares this with them. Children make good progress because the childminder has a thorough

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who attend

knowledge of how children learn through play. She encourages parents to share information about what children achieve at home and guides them on how to support their learning so that they work together to help children to achieve their next steps.

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who attend

Young children enjoy making marks and drawing on cellophane sketch boards and paper. They draw circles and say 'ball' when the childminder asks what they are drawing. She helps children to hold the pencil correctly and to make sweeping strokes to practise their control in using writing implements. The childminder develops children's communication skills and vocabulary well, as she encourages children to repeat words and extends their sentences. For example, when a child tries on a pair of sunglasses and says 'mummy, daddy,' the childminder tells her that mummy and daddy wear sunglasses. Children speak to the childminder in their home languages as well as English so that they learn to communicate effectively in both languages. The childminder teaches children to recognise the shapes and colours of the items they play with and to bring her 'an orange ring' or a 'small teddy.' This means children are well-prepared for the next stage in their learning

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who attend

because they learn a range of early reading and writing and mathematical skills. Children learn to appreciate books as they listen to stories at the library or with the childminder. They are beginning to learn to count and use numbers in their play. They learn about capacity as they play in the water and order the sizes of plastic rings.

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who attend

Children explore the feel of water, play dough, clay and paint and are imaginative in creating pictures, models and colleges. They like to dance to music and express themselves in role play as they pretend to talk on a mobile phone. They observe the colours of the flowers at the park, collect conkers and leaves and sometimes use the leaves to make collages. There is further scope to extend children's exploration of natural objects and their observation of how things grow and change, so that they have first hand experience of this. Children are encouraged to observe the features of their environment and enjoy looking at the colourful array of fruit, vegetables and homewares displayed in front of the local shops. The childminder plans effectively for children to develop their physical skills well as they play on the swings and climbing equipment at the park and visit a soft play venue each week. They learn to socialise with other children at this playgroup

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who attend

and to take turns to use the toys. They use balls and racquets in the childminder's garden and jump on the trampoline with supervision.

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

The childminder provides a welcoming, family environment for children, in which they are emotionally secure. They can have as many settling-in sessions as they need until they are familiar with her and the new environment, so that this transition is managed smoothly. The childminder meets children's individual care needs because she encourages parents to share information about their routines and preferences so that she can continue these. Children form close bonds with her, as she is very caring and gets to know children and their families very well. Children are confident at letting the childminder know when they need to drink, sleep or have their nappy changed and are very settled and happy in her care. The childminder records the daily care routines to share with parents so that they know what children have had to eat and how long they have slept. They also share this information with the childminder so that she meets children's needs each day.

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

Children are provided with healthy, home cooked meals and snacks and can have milk or water throughout the day. The childminder holds a food safety qualification and observes very hygienic practice at all times. She manages children's behaviour sensitively and appropriately for their ages, but she rarely needs to remind children how to behave as this is very good. Children learn to share and to take turns and they play happily with the childminder and other children at the weekly playgroup. They are frequently praised for their achievements and gain the confidence to leave the childminder to play with the other children.

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

Children are learning to be independent, as they feed themselves most of the time and are encouraged to choose toys and resources for themselves. They learn to manage risks safely as they play on the equipment at the park or use the trampoline and other resources in the childminder's garden.

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provision

The childminder has a very good understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She has attended recent training in relation to this and has detailed and effective policies and procedures which she implements on a daily basis so that children are safe. The premises are secure and the childminder carries out detailed risk assessments so that any potential dangers to children are minimised. She is very aware of how to keep children safe both at her house and at the park or on other outings. The childminder ensures she keeps comprehensive records relating to the administration of medicines and accidents so that children's health is well-protected. There are rigorous procedures for the collection of children and she supervises them vigilantly at all times.

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provision

There is effective monitoring of all aspects of the provision, as the childminder evaluates her teaching and planning and reflects on what children have learnt each week. She uses this information to plan the next steps in their learning so that they continue to make good progress. She works very well with a local early years advisor in order to monitor the provision and address the targets set for her at each visit. She has now met these very successfully and has improved her knowledge and skills with regard to the Early Years Foundation Stage so that she provides good quality care and learning for children. The childminder evaluates the strengths and weaknesses in her provision and is well-motivated in striving for continuous improvement so that children benefit from this. She attends regular training courses, including those suggested by her early years advisor. The views of parents and children are actively sought as part of the self-evaluation process. There is

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provision

a strong partnership with parents, who fill in questionnaires and are well-informed about the childminder's policies and procedures so that they engage in discussion about any changes in children's care. The childminder observes the activities children particularly enjoy so that their needs are met.

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provision

The childminder has established effective links with other childminders and local early years providers. They take children to a weekly playgroup and can take this opportunity to share ideas and best practice. The childminder regularly seeks advice from the playgroup staff and the staff of the local children's centres, which helps her to improve her practice. They share information about children's progress through their observations of the children at play, so that they complement each others planning and teaching to extend children's learning experiences.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY342631 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 893568 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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