Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 28 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 well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the different ways children learn. She provides a wide range of resources and experiences to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning.  Children's language development is effectively supported because the childminder uses good communication skills, which are matched to children's developing abilities.  The childminder builds strong relationships with both parents and children. She understands the importance of this in order to fully support children in their learning. Consequently, children settle quickly, and are confident and secure in their surroundings.  The childminder is a good role model. She gives children clear guidance about how to behave and teaches them to share and to take turns from a young age. As a result, children behave extremely well and play confidently together.  Children have good opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the

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This provision is good

garden and while on outings to parks and soft play areas.  Children are kept safe because the childminder is aware of her responsibilities to protect them from harm. She regularly updates her first-aid and safeguarding training to ensure children's welfare is ensured.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Assessments of children's development are not used with maximum effect, to plan very precisely for children's next steps in learning, so that they make rapid progress.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's learning to the optimum level, by allowing children to develop their own ideas during activities.

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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

 consider ways to sharpen the focus of observations and assessments and use them to plan even more precisely for children's next steps in learning, so that children make rapid progress  give children even more time during activities to explore their own ideas and develop their critical thinking skills to extend their learning to the optimum level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities, inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training, and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She provides them with a wealth of opportunities covering all areas of learning. The childminder uses good teaching methods, such as skilfully questioning children to engage them in activities and motivate them in their learning. She interacts well with them and joins in with their chosen play extending their learning further. During storytelling the childminder uses puppets and props to ignite children's curiosity and involve them in the stories. She supports children's mathematical skills, as she encourages children to count and recognise colours throughout activities and routines. Children enjoy planned activities, such as painting butterflies and planting seeds. The childminder supports children well by encouraging them to have a go. She promotes their independence and praises them for their achievements. However, there are occasions when the childminder does not always give the children enough time to explore

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who attend. This is good

materials, so that they have more opportunities to explore their own ideas and develop their critical thinking skills. Nevertheless, children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and school.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. The childminder ensures settling-in procedures are tailored to each individual child to support them with their move from home. Children have built secure attachments with the childminder and enjoy the positive praise and reassurance she gives. Children benefit from regular visits to toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. The childminder promotes children's independence and personal care skills well, relative to their ages and capabilities. She encourages their sense of responsibility and cooperation, for example, as they select resources and help to tidy away. Consequently, children are emotionally well supported for the next stage in their learning, or the move on to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of both the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She ensures all required records are maintained and effectively shares her policies and procedures with parents. The childminder continually develops her provision to provide high quality experiences for children and their families. She completes training and attends childminder forums to gain further knowledge and share best practice. She takes account of the views from parents and accurately identifies priorities for improvement. The childminder evaluates the progress children are making in their learning and regularly shares this with parents. She supports children effectively so that they make good progress. Through her observations and assessments of children's development, she gains an accurate understanding of children's skills, abilities and progress and identifies what they need to learn next. However, she

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provision is good

does not always use this information with maximum effect to target activities very precisely, so that children make rapid progress towards their identified goals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309232 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 873094 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder lives in Sutton and was registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years 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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