Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2015 13 March 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

 Teaching is very good and the childminder builds on children's learning well so that they make good progress. She uses her observations and assessments of children to plan the next steps in their learning effectively.  Partnerships with parents are very strong and they are very involved in children's learning. They receive detailed information about their children's progress and well- being in ways that are effectively tailored to their needs.  Children are safe because the childminder implements effective safeguarding policies and practice and supervises children vigilantly.  Behaviour is excellent and children learn to be independent, to make healthy food choices and are active outdoors each day. The childminder prepares children very well for their moves to nursery and school so that they are emotionally secure.  Children are very happy and secure and their needs are met. This is because the

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This provision is good

childminder works closely with parents to support children's care and learning needs and provides a very happy, family environment.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her provision and children's learning well, with the support of her assistant. She engages in meaningful partnerships with other professionals and early years providers to strengthen this process.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not found strategies that successfully encourage all children to develop their creativity by exploring textures.

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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

 increase children's exploration of a wider range of textures in relation to their creative experiences in ways that take account of their individual learning styles and needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including recent letters from parents containing their comments on the provision.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of how children learn through play. She plans well-focused activities, which she knows children will enjoy. These provide challenges at each child's level of understanding so that they make good progress. However, some children are reluctant to engage in messy play with paint or shaving foam and the childminder has not yet considered other ways to support and engage these children to explore textures. Children really enjoy dressing up and playing in the role-play kitchen and shop. The childminder encourages them to be the shopkeeper and interacts very well in their play. She takes valuable opportunities to support children's mathematical skills. They identify the numbers on the shop till and count on their fingers as they play. Children concentrate well and choose from a wide range of exciting toys in two playrooms. The childminder plans very effectively in order to cover each area of learning. This ensures

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who attend. This is good

that children are ready for the next stage in their learning. The childminder develops all children's language and communication skills effectively. Children enthusiastically ask and answer questions about characters in a favourite story and discuss what might happen next.

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good

The childminder tailors her care to each child's needs. She obtains detailed information from parents about children's preferences and routines when a child first starts. This communication is maintained so that children's health and well-being are very well protected. Children have very good relationships with the childminder and each other. They help to tidy up, as the childminder turns this task into a fun learning opportunity. Children count, sort and match the toys as they put them away in the right places. The childminder teaches them to be kind to each other and to have good manners. Behaviour is very good because children are familiar with their routines and the childminder sets clear boundaries. She encourages children to be independent in their self-care routines so they are well prepared for nursery and school.

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provision is good

The childminder is very well motivated and committed to providing high-quality care and learning for children. She reflects on her teaching and planning each week so that she can adapt this to meet the learning needs of all children. The childminder monitors her assistant and attends regular training courses, which improve children's experiences. She includes the views of children and parents in her self-evaluation process, welcoming their ideas and suggestions. Parents state through letters and online questionnaires that they are extremely pleased with the provision. Strong, well-established links with local schools and nurseries mean that children's learning is complemented and their well-being is protected. The childminder shares information with other professionals, when the need arises, so that children are fully supported in their care and learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356584 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 863455 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 15 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant and holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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