Orbell, Tanya

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2015 7 October 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and provides a wide range of opportunities for children to develop their skills both indoors and outside.  Children are emotionally secure because the childminder has built good relationships with children and their families. She gains detailed information from parents which enables her to get to know the children well and support their individual needs.  The childminder is passionate and shows a strong commitment to providing children with high-quality care and learning. She has completed a Level 3 childcare qualification since her last inspection which has had a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in protecting children from harm. She completes detailed risk assessments to ensure risks to children are identified and minimised.

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This provision is good

 Children's language development is effectively supported because the childminder uses good communication skills, which are matched to children's developing abilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use observations and assessments of children's development to provide an extremely sharp focus on planning for children's next steps in learning to support them to make the very best progress.  The childminder has not maximised opportunities for children to develop their creativity and imagination. For example, a wide range of natural materials and resources that can be used for a variety of purposes and in different ways are not provided so that children can explore and create their own play opportunities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 consider ways to maximise the use of observations and assessments so that planning for children's next steps in learning is extremely sharply focused to enable children to make the best possible progress  provider further opportunities for children to independently explore natural resources, such as boxes, recycled materials and items from the natural world, to encourage children to have their own ideas and develop their creative and imagination skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor and outdoor learning environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and look at her self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of children, staff and parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to successfully promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning and prepare them well for school. Children develop their independence as they move freely around their environment accessing a wide range of toys and equipment. The children benefit from the childminder's teaching skills as she effectively joins in with their chosen play. Children enjoy making marks both indoors and outside. They enjoy exploring the malleable dough and are beginning to use tools with control. Children develop their mathematical skills throughout routines and activities. Their listening and attention skills are promoted as they join in with stories, songs and rhymes. However, children are not always able to develop their own ideas and creative thinking as open-ended resources are not always provided. The childminder uses information gained from parents, and her own observations to

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who attend. This is good

understand children's individual personalities, interests and needs.

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good

Children are happy and confident and enjoy their time in this safe, welcoming environment. The childminder ensures settling-in is tailored to each individual child to support them with their move from home. Children have built secure attachments with the childminder and enjoy the positive praise and reassurance she gives. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and are developing their physical skills as they play in the garden. They have access to a wide range of resources and the childminder ensures children have the correct clothing to enjoy the garden in all weathers. Children's safety is promoted as they are reminded how to use scissors safely and are encouraged to climb the step carefully. The childminder ensures children's individual dietary needs are met through providing healthy snacks. She follows good hygiene procedures to ensure that children's health is assured. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to

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good

develop their social skills and confidence. Children's behaviour is good because the childminder supports children to understand boundaries from a young age.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of both the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She ensures all required records are maintained and effectively shares her policies and procedures with parents. The childminder is continually developing her provision to provide high quality experiences for children and their families. She takes on board views from parents and accurately identifies priorities for improvement. The childminder evaluates the progress children are making in their learning and regularly shares this with parents. She supports children effectively and plans for their individual needs so that they make good progress. However, systems for observing and assessing children's development are not yet fully maximised to ensure that there is an extremely sharp focus on planning for children's next steps in learning, so that they make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360056 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 997844 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder lives in Birmingham and was registered in 2007. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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