Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides stimulating and challenging activities that match children's interests and developmental needs.  The childminder takes positive action to improve the service she provides. She makes good use of available training, in order to continually enhance aspects of children's care and learning. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder, who motivates them through her effective interaction and exuberant and enthusiastic approach. She models good language, which supports babies' and young children's communication skills.  Children with English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being through well organised settling-in sessions. This promotes continuity of care, which helps babies and young

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This provision is good

children to feel safe and secure and settle happily into the childminder's home.  Children are effectively safeguarded as the childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to meet children's needs in the event of a child protection concern. Children are supervised well at all times.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully engaged all parents in working with her to complement and enhance children's learning and development 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

 maximise the already good partnerships with parents by helping them to better support their child's learning at home, so that children make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures and self-evaluation.  The inspector checked the suitability and qualifications of adults living and working on the premises.

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who attend. This is good

Children are animated as they take part in story time. The childminder supports their early mathematical skills by encouraging them to count the props which match the characters in the story. There is a good range of activities and toys to promote learning across the seven areas. Babies actively explore and develop an early awareness of how things work. The childminder shows them that, by pressing buttons, they can create musical sounds and spoken phrases. Children learn to link words to actions as the childminder provides a running commentary during daily routines and as they play. The childminder gives children time to think and respond to questions, which motivates children's thinking. Consequently, children make good progress with their communication, language and thinking skills from a young age. Regular trips to the library with the childminder give children the opportunity to access a wider variety of books, such as those with dual-language content.

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who attend. This is good

Consequently, children are supported to develop good literacy skills.

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good

The childminder has a very warm and caring manner, which puts children at ease. Children behave well. Their independence is promoted during meal times. They wash their own hands before eating and make their own choices from a variety of fresh fruit. At all times, fresh water is available for when children are thirsty. Children have good opportunities to be physically active in the garden and at the local park. As a result, children learn about healthy lifestyles. Children learn to keep themselves safe as the childminder teaches them how to cross the road safety. The childminder organises activities to celebrate different festivals, such as making Chinese dragons and tasting new foods. This helps children to develop an early awareness and appreciation of diversity. Visits to local toddler groups enhance children's social skills. Records are well maintained for accidents and administering medication.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and develop skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning. The childminder has systems in place to regularly share information with parents regarding their children's progress. This includes a written summary of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. However, the childminder has not yet identified a range of strategies that will fully engage and help all parents to continue their children's learning and development at home. This reduces opportunities to complement and extend children's learning. The childminder demonstrates a positive drive for improvement and shares best practice with other early years providers. All documentation regarding children's attendance is maintained as required. The childminder is committed to further improving the learning

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provision is good

outcomes for the children she cares for. Since the last inspection, she has embarked on a training course in order to gain a further early years professional qualification.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446778 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 991767 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. The childminding provision operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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