Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 teaches young children the key skills they need to support their future learning. She plans a wide range of activities across the seven areas of learning. This provides children with a variety of experiences and opportunities for them to make good progress.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals and outdoor activities, which promotes their good health.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and has attended training to ensure her knowledge is updated. As a result, she is clear about the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. Consequently, children are kept safe.  The childminder has very effective partnerships with parents, which supports children's learning at home and ensures continuity of care.  The childminder monitors children's progress and her education programme well, and ensures that accurate documents and records are kept. She constantly reflects on her

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This provision is good

practice and seeks the views of parents. This enables her to provide the best possible care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities in everyday situations to support younger children's understanding of what is expected of them.  There is capacity to enhance opportunities for children to see more words in print within their learning environment, to enrich their literacy skills.

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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

 plan an environment that is rich in pictures, symbols and notices which take into account children's different understanding, such as using visual timetables, so that younger children gain a better understanding of what is expected of them throughout the daily routine  enhance the use of the written word in the playroom to enable children to see more words in print, such as labels on toy boxes and drawers, to further develop their understanding that print conveys meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines. She carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the feedback obtained by the childminder through parent surveys.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. As a result, children are motivated to learn. However, there are times when she does not always take full advantage of the opportunities to explain the daily routine in ways which fully support younger children to understand what is expected of them. Children's language and communication is well supported. The childminder talks to the children all the time, introducing new words, and encourages them to name the various colours of play dough. They count each piece of cereal as they thread them onto pipe cleaners to make a bird feeder. This means children are well prepared for their next steps in education. Children have access to a good range of books. However, they have fewer opportunities to see other words in print in their environment to further enhance their understanding that print conveys meaning. The childminder shares information with parents about the children's

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who attend. This is good

learning to ensure that they are fully informed.

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good

Children benefit from secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They are happy, confident and very settled in her care. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children settle quickly. She requests that parents complete an 'All about me' form to enable her to meet children's individual needs and offer a consistent approach. Children's well-being and their knowledge of how to protect themselves and others are successfully promoted. Children listen to what the childminder has to say, and they routinely follow good hygiene and safety procedures. They have daily opportunities to be physically active and learn that exercise and the food they eat are important to their health. The childminder utilises every opportunity to promote children's self-help skills and social interaction. As a result, children develop positive attitudes to others and to learning, which helps them get ready for the move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has effective processes for assessment and planning, which means that children are provided with a good range of learning opportunities. The childminder effectively monitors her practice and is keen to attend training to enhance her knowledge and skills. As a result, she drives improvement well and has met the recommendations that were raised at the previous inspection. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home to keep children safe and secure. She works closely in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure appropriate interventions for children who may need additional support. All of this demonstrates that the childminder is working well to fully complement children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303859 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 956978 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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