Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2015 7 April 2009

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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 childminder teaches young children the key skills they need to support their future learning. She plans a wide range of activities across the seven areas of learning. This provides children with a variety of experiences and opportunities for them to make good progress.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They have formed affectionate relationships with the childminder and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and confidence. They are treated with genuine warmth and respect, which helps to promote their personal, social and emotional development.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and have plenty of opportunities to participate in a variety of physical activities, both inside and outdoors.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has a good understanding of how to protect them from harm. As a result, she effectively identifies and minimises potential

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This provision is good

risks to children. In addition, the childminder has completed safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training.  The childminder monitors children's progress and her education programme well. She constantly reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents. This enables her to provide the best possible care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of the outdoor area for children to investigate the natural world.  There are few opportunities for children to see a variety of words in print, in order to fully enrich their literacy skills.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their knowledge of the natural world, for example, by making better use of the outdoor space to provide activities, such as planting and growing seeds  develop children's literacy skills further, for example, by providing a greater range of written words within the environment, such as labels on children's artwork, to further promote their understanding that print conveys meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector carried out a shared observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the feedback obtained by the childminder through parent surveys.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. For example, the childminder asks children questions to make them think. For instance, she asks 'what sounds do different animals make?' She also encourages them to repeat words correctly. As a result, children's language skills are well promoted. Children have good opportunities to look at books. However, there are few other examples of print in the environment for children to observe and refer to, in order to further develop their literacy skills. Children have great fun using their imaginations during role play and enjoy dressing up as their favourite animals. They competently jump around the available space pretending to be rabbits. This helps to promote their physical development. The childminder skilfully combines the game with learning about mathematical concepts. As a result, children can count confidently and show increasing skill in using numbers to support their play. Overall, children are effectively supported in

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who attend. This is good

gaining the skills that they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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good

The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents to promote children's well- being. She requests that parents complete an All about me form to enable her to meet children's individual needs and ensure they settle quickly. The childminder teaches children to share and to take turns. This means that they know what is expected of them from a young age. Children's understanding of diversity is effectively promoted through a good range of resources. However, the childminder does not make full use of the outdoor space to provide children with a wide range of opportunities to explore the natural world, such as planting and growing seeds. Children learn that exercise and the food they eat are important to their health. They attend toddler groups and visit parks and farms. As a result, children develop confidence and positive attitudes towards learning and others, which help to get them ready for the move to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The well-qualified childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has effective processes for assessment and planning, which means that children are provided with a good range of learning opportunities. The childminder has a clear vision for inclusive and high-quality care and has developed many new ways of working as a result of effective self-evaluation. She is keen to attend training to enhance her knowledge and skills. As a consequence, she drives improvement well and has addressed the recommendation that was raised at the previous inspection. The childminder now shares information with parents about their children's progress and care through daily diary sheets, summaries of progress and regular discussions. In addition, she works in partnership with the local schools to ensure appropriate interventions for children who may need additional support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504708 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 869232 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Stirchley in Birmingham. The provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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