Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2015 31 October 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding because the childminder provides an excellent range of high-quality learning experiences for children. They are excited, enthusiastic and continuously challenged. Consequently, they become highly motivated learners who achieve exceptionally well.  The environment is extremely welcoming and very stimulating. Children are relaxed and have fun in a home-from-home atmosphere, which supports them to explore and engage fully in their learning.  The childminder and her assistants are skilled in managing children's behaviour and are excellent role models. Their high expectations and the well-established routines support children's outstanding behaviour. Children are so deeply involved with their learning that they do not become disruptive, as they are always engaged in beneficial activity.  The childminder and her assistants are vigilant in promoting children's safety. They give

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This provision is outstanding

their utmost priority to safeguarding children. They use their expert knowledge to recognise the signs of abuse, and have awareness of their responsibilities to protect and fully safeguard children.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of her responsibility to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is highly motivated, in order to provide an exceptional service for children and their parents.  The childminder demonstrates excellent leadership and management skills. As a result, children and other early years practitioners, benefit from her considerably high-quality teaching and childcare expertise.

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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

 enhance the already successful use of the garden, to provide further opportunities for children to have richer outdoor learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of play and learning activities and daily care routines with the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and held conversations with the childminder, her assistants and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed areas used for childminding and looked at a sample of the childminder's planning, observation and assessment records.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including evidence to confirm the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises, and the childminder's qualifications and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of parents written references and comments from recent parents' questionnaires.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Planning and assessment arrangements for children are precise and sharply focused, which enables individual children to make excellent progress. The childminder and her assistants place the utmost importance on fostering children's language development. They consistently ask children to share their ideas, opinions and suggestions on how they can extend their play and learning. During a focused activity, children watch an Easter programme, and design their version of an Easter egg using an assortment of colourful art materials. Young children talk in detail about the meaning of the Easter programme. The childminder's assistant skilfully uses open questions that require children to give fuller answers, to recall and retell the story. This encourages them to draw on a wider range of vocabulary. Consequently, children become very effective and confident communicators, meaning they are prepared well for their next stages in learning, including school. Parents

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who attend. This is outstanding

are involved from the very beginning and the childminder shares daily information about children's development. She actively involves parents in children's learning, both within the setting and at home with their child.

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outstanding

Children's emotional security is addressed exceptionally well because the childminder implements an excellent settling-in procedure, which is agreed with parents. The childminder and her assistants form very close bonds with the children. Parents comment they have every confidence in the childminder to keep their children safe. As a result, children feel safe, extremely happy, confident and settled. Children develop an excellent understanding of how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They take an active role in physical play as they use the climbing and balancing equipment outdoors. All children play happily together because the childminder and her assistants are proactive to encourage children to take turns, share and help one each other. Therefore, children acquire the key skills to support their future learning and development.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder meticulously maintains the required records to support the safe and efficient management of the setting. She monitors and supervises her assistants through regular meetings to share ideas about best practice. The childminder reviews her provision and has identified the outdoor area as an area to improve, so that children have richer outdoor learning experiences. Partnerships with parents and others involved in children's lives are exceptionally well established. The childminder regularly attends the local childminder network forum meetings. This gives her excellent opportunities to link with other childminders, to share information and ideas about their practice. The childminder works very closely with the inclusion team and offers out of school and holiday care, specifically for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All of this clearly demonstrates the childminder's commitment to working effectively, and enables her to

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provision is outstanding

fully promote children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228327 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 812000 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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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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