Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2015 23 September 2008

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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

 Teaching is good, as the childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She provides good challenge and stimulation through a wide range of activities.  Children build on their learning effectively because the childminder carries out regular observations and ongoing assessments, which she uses to plan the next steps in each child's learning.  Parents are involved in supporting children's learning and development. The childminder shares information with parents each day and guides them in their support of their children's next steps in learning.  Children are safe because the childminder implements effective safeguarding policies and practice and supervises them vigilantly. Children's health is well protected through good hygiene practices and they learn to make healthy food choices.  Children settle very well in the welcoming, family environment. Behaviour is very good,

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This provision is good

as the childminder sets clear boundaries. She ensures children learn to have good manners and to share the toys. There are very good relationships between the childminder and the children.  Monitoring and self-evaluation are effective. The childminder shares ideas and good practice with other local early years providers and childminders, in order to maintain the good quality of her provision. She understands the importance of working with other professionals should the need arise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not build fully on all aspects of children's developing mathematical 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

 build further on children's developing mathematical skills, for example, by providing more opportunities for them to sort, match and order objects.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including those expressed in recent letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses the information she obtains from parents about what children already know and can do to provide a clear starting point for their learning. She records her observations and reviews children's progress regularly, in order to share the next steps in their learning with parents. Teaching is of a very good quality and the activities are well matched to children's individual needs and interests. This means children make good progress. Children cooperate very well together. As they match cards, they count how many they have completed and then practise writing letters from the cards. Children enjoy spelling their names using plastic letters and tell the childminder the sounds of each letter. She extends their learning well by asking them to begin to spell their surnames. Children generally develop their mathematical skills well, particularly in learning to count. However, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to sort, order and

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who attend. This is good

match things, in order to develop other mathematical skills further. Children develop their physical skills well and learn about the environment, as the childminder takes them on many interesting trips. She develops their language and vocabulary very well as they talk about stories and relate these to their own experiences. Children are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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good

The childminder obtains detailed information from parents about children's preferences and routines when a child first starts. This communication is maintained, so that children's health and well-being are well protected. Children play happily together and gain confidence and good self-esteem through frequent praise and encouragement. The childminder encourages children to be independent in their self-care routines, so they are well prepared for nursery and school. She ensures they are emotionally secure when they move to a new setting, as she takes them to see the building and maintains contact with their teacher or key person. This means children's needs continue to be met.

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provision is good

The childminder is well motivated in providing good-quality care and learning for children. She reflects on her teaching and planning each week, so that she can adapt this to meet the learning needs of all children. The childminder monitors her assistant and her own practice well. She attends regular training courses and holds a level 3 qualification, which has a positive impact on children's learning experiences. She includes the views of children and parents in her self-evaluation process and welcomes their ideas and suggestions. Parents state through letters and questionnaires that they are extremely pleased with the provision. Very well-established links with local schools and nurseries means that children's learning is complemented and their well-being is protected. The childminder shares information with other professionals when the need arises, so that children are fully supported in their care and learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272010 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 856122 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 4 - 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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