Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2015 27 May 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 quality of teaching is good and this helps children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder provides a wide range of play experiences and activities that interest children.  The childminder is skilled and sensitive in helping children of all ages form strong emotional attachments. This enables all children to develop a good sense of belonging and explore their environment confidently.  The childminder places a high priority on keeping children safe. She has a good understanding of child protection procedures and effective steps are taken to reduce potential dangers in the home and on outings.  The childminder works very well with parents to ensure children's individual needs are closely monitored and their overall well-being is promoted effectively. Parents receive a good level of information each day about their child's care and daily activities.  The childminder develops her professional knowledge through training, research and

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This provision is good

sharing practice with other childminders. This has a positive impact on the service she provides and supports children's achievements over time.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed opportunities for sharing information about children's learning with parents. She has not yet encouraged them to contribute their own observations, so that they work together even more effectively to meet children's needs.  Children's access to outdoor play in all weathers is not maximised to allow them to fully benefit from learning outside, fresh air and exercise.

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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

 encourage parents to contribute to the assessment process and extend the ways in which they are kept informed about their children's ongoing progress  maximise the use of the outdoor area; use it frequently and in all weathers, to allow children to gain more from the learning and health benefits of being outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies, self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the equipment and toys.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a caring, friendly and stimulating learning environment. She has a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. She uses an All about me form and discussions with parents to identify children's starting points. In addition, she makes good use of observations to enable her to clearly identify the next steps in children's learning. However, the childminder has not fully developed opportunities for sharing information about children's learning with parents to encourage them to contribute to the assessment process. Young children are eager to learn and are positively engaged. This helps to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and ultimately school. Children have good opportunities to develop their awareness of diversity. Children play with toys, which gives them positive images of race and disability, such as small-world people and books. Children enjoy looking at books and

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who attend. This is good

making marks. They acquire skills to support their development as the childminder displays good teaching skills. For example, language and communication development is supported through constant conversations and discussions.

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good

The childminder develops children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle well, in most instances. She maintains good hygiene practices and promotes healthy eating and regular exercise. For example, children know they need to wash their hands after using the toilet and enjoy the range of healthy meals and snacks available to them. Children visit local parks and soft play centres but only tend to play outdoors in the garden in good weather, and therefore, do not gain fully from all the outdoor learning and health benefits available from more regular outside activity. The childminder adapts her routines to meet children's needs. For example, she organises outings to activity groups with other childminders at appropriate times, to ensure children fully benefit from them. The childminder is very kind and often praises children's achievements to motivate them to behave well. Children are confident as a result of this caring approach and form secure attachments with the

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good

childminder. This promotes their emotional well-being and their personal and social skills successfully.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of her role and duties relating to child protection, which she clearly conveys in her written safeguarding policy. The childminder has a good awareness of what to do in the event of a concern about a child to help to protect their welfare. She is in the early stages of assessing her own practice, identifying her strengths and areas for development through her self-evaluation. The childminder has developed effective relationships with other settings, including local nurseries and primary school. This helps to promote continuity of children's care and learning between different environments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343005 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 862979 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Yardley Wood, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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