Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13/05/2014 19/03/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 provides a range of exciting and challenging activities which meets the needs of all children. She plans with children's interests in mind, which helps them to engage well with their learning.  Teaching is good and the childminder uses her observations of children well to plan effectively for the next steps in their learning so they make good progress.  Children are safe because the childminder has a good understanding of child protection and takes all necessary steps to ensure they are well protected.  Children are learning to be independent and gain good self-esteem as the childminder praises them for their achievements. Behaviour is very good and children are very happy and settled. Their health and well-being is given high priority by the childminder.  The childminder carries out effective self-evaluation and monitoring of her provision. She is very well motivated in her professional development and keeps up to date with

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This provision is good

current practice and has good links with other early years practitioners.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is even further scope to strengthen links with parents to involve them in the support of children's learning about making healthy choices in food and lifestyles.

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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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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1992 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband in the Harborne area of Birmingham. The front door is accessed via three steps. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She uses the whole of the ground floor and a first floor bathroom 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 are currently 12 children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions, and nine are school-age children who attend before and after school.

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

 extend further the already effective partnerships with parents by finding a variety of ways to involve them in initiatives to support children's learning about healthy food and lifestyles.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a wide range of interesting resources and activities for the different ages of the children she cares for and ensures they are all challenged at their own levels. She records her observations of children's play in order to understand their interests and levels of achievement. This helps her to plan effectively for the next steps in their learning so that they make good progress. The childminder obtains information from parents about what children already know and can do, which she uses alongside her own observations to provide clear starting points for their learning. She reviews their progress at regular intervals in order to identify and address any gaps in learning. Parents share daily information about children's achievements and the childminder guides them on how to support children's learning and development at home. They are involved in their children's

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who attend

progress check at age two and are well informed about their progress and activities.

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who attend

Children can easily access all the toys and resources in the playroom. They make independent choices and are confident to ask for other toys they cannot reach. Three- and four-year-old children enjoy drawing and practise their early reading and writing skills through a range of activities. They learn to recognise the shapes and sounds of letters and familiar words so that they are well prepared for school. The childminder teaches children to count and to recognise numbers, shapes and colours. She finds out what each local school expects children to be able to do when they start, so that they are all well prepared. Children choose from a selection of wooden puzzles, games, push-button toys and construction equipment. Babies are encouraged to reach for their favourite toys and are enthusiastic in pulling themselves up on low furniture to try to stand. The childminder holds a baby's hands and helps him to walk a few steps, which he really enjoys. Children

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who attend

are curious and interested in the world around them, so the childminder answers their questions patiently and explains everything very well so that children gain an understanding of everyday events and other people.

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who attend

The childminder regularly takes children to visit the local parks to feed the ducks, hunt for bugs or run about in the open spaces. They go for walks along a range of pedestrian tracks, learn about nature and visit the shops. Children experience the practical use of technology as they use the self-scanning equipment in the supermarket when they help to choose the food for their meals and snacks. Children develop their physical skills well as they use the climbing equipment at the park and the slide, wheeled toys, balls and other resources in the childminder's garden. They learn to care for living things as they grow sunflowers and tomatoes. Children enjoy playing with sand and water in the garden and digging in the soil so they experience a variety of textures. The childminder takes children to art and craft or music sessions so they benefit from extended learning experiences and mix with other children to develop their social skills further. The childminder develops

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who attend

children's awareness of other cultures and differences well, as children find out about the main cultural festivals throughout the year. They produce artwork, dress up and try different foods for Chinese New Year, Christmas, Easter or Diwali.

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

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. She shares daily information with parents so that she knows each child's routines and preferences, which provides continuity so that children feel secure. She works with parents to support children's personal care routines so that they benefit from consistency of care. Children form a close bond with the childminder, as she is very caring and is aware of their needs. She makes sure younger children are reminded to go to the toilet when they are learning to use this independently or that they can see where their water bottles or cups are if they need them. Children form good friendships with the other minded children and they are confident and emotionally secure in the homely, family environment. Babies sit happily on the childminder's lap to have their bottles and other children involve her in their play and are confident to ask for their drinks or toys they cannot reach. A baby and a three-year-

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

old child enjoy a game of 'peepo' and older children are gentle with the younger ones.

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

The childminder gives children healthy meals and snacks and they have access to milk or water at any time. Some parents provide their own healthy food for their children, but there is further scope to open up opportunities to extend the partnership with parents through working together on initiatives to support children further in their learning about making healthy choices in food and lifestyles. Children are active outdoors each day and the childminder teaches them to gain independence and confidence as she encourages them to put on their own coats and shoes, use the toilet independently or feed themselves. Behaviour is very good because the childminder reminds children gently that they must be careful so they do not hurt themselves or other children. Very young children put away the toys carefully and are very polite. The childminder praises children frequently so that they gain confidence and good self-esteem. Children's transitions to nurseries or schools

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

are managed well because the childminder passes on information about children's progress and talks to them about what to expect from their new setting so they feel emotionally secure. They visit with their parents and tell the childminder about the new nursery so they are prepared well for the change.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She keeps up to date with information and practice through regular training and updates from a training company. She knows how to identify and report any concerns or allegations and has effective policies and procedures in place, which she implements on a daily basis. The childminder supervises children very well and the premises are secure. She carries out daily checks to ensure the premises and equipment are safe for children and she practises regular emergency evacuation procedures with the children. Older children know what to do in the event of an emergency and where to find the first aid kit, which is easily accessible in the kitchen. The childminder has a current paediatric first aid certificate and is vigilant when out on trips so that children are safe. She keeps accurate records of accidents and for the administration of prescribed medicines and she obtains all the

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provision

required parental consents, for example, for taking children on outings.

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provision

The childminder monitors her teaching and planning each week, as she reflects on what children learn and what she can do to support their progress further. She evaluates the impact of her teaching on children's learning and continues to improve her knowledge and skills through regular training. She is very well motivated in striving to provide good quality care and learning for children and is currently working towards an Early Years Foundation Degree. The childminder works with parents to support children's individual learning. She invites them to share their views as part of the self-evaluation process and provides them with copies of all her policies and procedures so they may make comments or suggestions for improvements.

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provision

There are well-established links with other professionals and local early years providers. The childminder shares ideas and good practice with other childminders and the staff of the local playgroup she attends with the children. She works closely with a training provider so that she has effective support in the monitoring of her provision. The childminder has established good links with local schools and the other settings which children attend. This means she complements their learning and their well-being is protected, as she shares information with staff and parents.

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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 227512 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 871409 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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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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