Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2015 15 December 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 provides stimulating activities to promote children's learning. She systematically assesses children's development and uses excellent photographs to record what she observes. These are well presented with notes about children's skills, so that parents have visual evidence of what their child can do.  The environment is welcoming and children select their activities according to the resources that are set out for play. For example, they enjoy play with the builder's tools as they loosen and tighten screws with battery-operated drills.  Children are happy in the care of the childminder, who constantly interacts with them. This means that their language skills and sense of belonging are well promoted.  The childminder's has good knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to promote children's welfare. The childminder regularly attends safeguarding training,

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This provision is good

ensuring she is well informed about reporting procedures.  The childminder gives high priority to safety. Furniture and appliances are specifically chosen for the rounded edges so that her home is child friendly. Children develop a good understanding of safety when they attend physical play venues. They learn to be watchful when others come down the slides, ensuring they keep safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not ensure that the resources used during planned activities effectively help children to focus on what she wants them to learn.  The childminder misses opportunities to help children increase their understanding of healthy choices when they eat meals or snacks.

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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

 review the selection of resources and provide those that can be used more effectively to help children make more meaningful links during activities, for example, by considering introducing several circular items when children learn about circles  extend children's understanding of the reasons for making healthy choices during routine activities, such as mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector checked the childminder's self-evaluation form and reviewed the written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning through a wide variety of activities. Children enjoy painting and the childminder uses this to promote learning in other areas. For instance, she encourages children to print outlines of shapes by using a selection of paints. The childminder competently adapts learning to children's stage of development and she provides good levels of challenge according to their individual needs. For example, she introduces new learning for younger children and reinforces the understanding of older children. However, various shapes are provided, and at times, children do not know which ones to choose. Children discover how some colours change when they mix paints. This means that their exploratory skills are well promoted. Children with speech delay receive good guidance to pronounce words. The childminder models the formation of words with exaggerated mouth movements, ensuring children can

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who attend. This is good

copy what she says. The childminder provides good-quality teaching that effectively promotes children's development in all areas of learning.

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good

Children show that they are emotionally secure in the childminder's care. They sing spontaneously and are content to play on their own, or with others. Children's good health is effectively promoted during physical play and they develop a clear understanding of the effects of exercise on their bodies. However, the childminder does not always help children to learn the reasons why they must eat fresh fruit and balanced meals. Children attend several groups, ensuring they learn how to behave in venues away from the childminder's home. This means they develop the confidence to mix with others, which effectively prepares them for the next stage in learning. The childminder motivates children to tidy away because she leads by example, and consistently gives praise as they place toys in the correct boxes. Children are self-assured and ask for a tick on the chart to mark their achievements as they develop self-care skills.

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provision is good

The childminder has conscientiously maintained her professional development. She attends a wide range of courses, resulting in the enhancement of her skills to promote children's learning. Accurate assessments reflect children's achievements and the childminder agrees the next steps in learning with parents. She ensures children gain a very good understanding of other cultures through first-hand experience and their attendance at groups. The childminder proactively seeks information from other settings where children attend so that she can meet their learning needs. She rigorously monitors the activities, planning and assessments in her setting. This practice ensures children receive tailored support, resulting in good progress in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227618 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 854720 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993. She operates all year round from 6.30am 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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