Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2015 28 March 2011

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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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder organises a broad range of well-planned activities for children to take part in. The childminder joins in their play and engages them in conversations to promote their communication and language skills.  Children show they feel safe and secure with the childminder through their play and interactions. She treats them with kindness and care, which helps children gain a sense of well-being and belonging.  Partnerships with parents are successful. The childminder is knowledgeable about children's specific needs and makes sure these are closely monitored.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote the health and safety of children in her care. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe.  Children behave well and develop good independence skills. They learn how to use

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This provision is good

space and resources in a safe way.  Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy time spent in the garden, which promotes their good health and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide many opportunities for parents to contribute their own observations of children's achievements at home, so that she can work together even more effectively with them to meet children's needs.  There is room for the childminder to strengthen her knowledge and understanding of other communities and traditions, to further support children's understanding of a wider society.

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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

 help parents to share what they know about their child in relation to their ongoing learning and development, and use this information to contribute towards the planning of activities  strengthen knowledge and understanding of other communities and traditions, to further enhance children's understanding of a wider society.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector observed a range of learning activities indoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, children's development records, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and talked about her plans for improvement.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning in readiness for school. Children love drawing, enjoy listening to stories and singing songs. Younger children like to investigate a wide range of electronic resources, by pushing knobs and buttons. Older children use their imagination and language skills well as they play with a pirate ship and play figures. Planning and assessment is shared to provide parents with an overview of their child's progress. However, parents are not fully encouraged to contribute their own observations of their child, so that the childminder can work together even more effectively with them to meet children's learning needs. The childminder's positive interaction supports children's learning successfully. She motivates children by asking questions to encourage their thinking and she recognises that children learn well through play. The childminder uses play opportunities for counting and discussions about size,

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who attend. This is good

shape and colours. Children learn about the world around them and explore the local environment. However, there is room for the childminder to build on her own knowledge of other communities, to further support children's understanding of a wider society.

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good

Children are cared for in a safe and welcoming family home. They have plenty of space to play and learn. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. This is evident through their confident discussions with the childminder, and this supports their emotional well-being. The childminder is knowledgeable and sensitive to children's individual needs. She works well with parents when children first start, which helps them settle into her care. Information is then shared regularly to keep parents fully informed about their child's care and learning. Good partnerships with other settings improve children's continuity in their learning. Children's behaviour is good and they receive plenty of praise. They learn how to keep themselves safe on outings and how to exit the premises in an emergency. This helps to keep them safe. Children are independent and manage their own personal and self-care skills well. They have good opportunities to be active and this promotes their

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a secure understanding of her role to protect and safeguard children. A wide range of policies are used effectively to support children's health, safety and well-being. The childminder reviews potential risks in the environment to ensure children are kept safe. Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her knowledge of how to assess and plan for children's learning needs. Observations are used successfully to plan for children's next steps in learning. This has a positive impact on the progress children make and they are prepared for the next stage in learning. The childminder is committed to improving her provision and is clear about her strengths and areas of development, to help her further promote good outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228339 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 955116 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997. She lives with her husband and two adult children in the Kingstanding area of Birmingham. The childminder has links with local schools and nurseries. The provision operates all year round from 6.30am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3.

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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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