Oleskow, Ursula Tanya

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2015 8 May 2012

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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. The childminder effectively supports individual children's learning and development. As a result, she enables all children to make good progress and prepares them well for the next stage in their learning and school.  Children make good progress in their physical development and maintain good health because the childminder promotes physical activities and provides healthy snacks.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She is committed to working together with them to ensure continuity of care for children. Parents are kept well informed through daily verbal communication and they are very happy with the service provided.  Children's speaking and listening skills are promoted extremely well. This is because the childminder sensitively communicates with very young children. She joins in with their play and she talks about what she is doing and what is happening during routines.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She has attended training to ensure that she can protect children and knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with staff at other settings children attend are not established well enough to consistently promote a shared approach to learning.  The childminder does not always obtain information from parents about their children's achievements at home.

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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

 strengthen the arrangements for sharing information and partnership working with the other early years settings that children attend, to better promote continuity in learning  encourage greater sharing of information with parents about their children's learning and development at home in order to plan for and assess children's progress even more precisely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection as appropriate.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures and children's assessment records.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members aged over 16 years.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder regularly meets with other childminders and professionals to discuss good practice. As a result, she has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to deliver them through well-planned activities and resources. Children's progress is monitored through effective assessments of their learning and these are regularly shared with parents. This ensures any gaps in children's learning are effectively addressed. There are close links with teaching staff in the nearby schools and nurseries, to promote continuity in children's care. However, details of children's development and progress are not always shared effectively, to ensure continuity and that children are making the best possible progress. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, which helps her to maintain the good standards of care and education she provides. She has completed a formal childcare qualification, which has had a good impact

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who attend. This is good

on the learning experiences she offers children.

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good

Children quickly develop strong attachments to the childminder. She devotes her full attention to their care and emotional well-being. The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children confidently explore the stimulating play environment and are happy and settled. They enjoy spending time with the childminder and seek her out for reassurance and support when they need it. This shows that children are very comfortable in their environment. As a result they feel safe and eager to learn. Children develop their independence, as they select resources and make choices about their play. They benefit from regular trips to local parks and toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. Children learn about the importance of hygiene during everyday care practices such as, washing their hands at appropriate times. The childminder reviews risk assessments regularly to monitor the safety of her home.

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provision is good

The childminder regularly meets with other childminders and professionals to discuss good practice. As a result, she has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to deliver them through well-planned activities and resources. Children's progress is monitored through effective assessments of their learning and these are regularly shared with parents. This ensures any gaps in children's learning are effectively addressed. There are close links with teaching staff in the nearby schools and nurseries, to promote continuity in children's care. However, details of children's development and progress are not always shared effectively, to ensure that children are making the best possible progress. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, which helps her to maintain the good standards of care and education she provides. She has completed a formal childcare qualification, which has had a good impact on the

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provision is good

learning experiences she offers children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405537 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 850670 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Sutton Coldfield. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. Funding for early education is available for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The provision operates Monday to Friday, all year round, 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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