Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 9 February 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's teaching is good. She focuses well on children's learning, spending much time engaging in purposeful conversations to challenge and explain things to them. As a result, children's communication and language skills are developing well.  The childminder has secure relationships with the children she cares for. This helps meet their emotional and social development needs well. As a result, children demonstrate high levels of confidence and social skills.  The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities for safeguarding, and follows effective procedures to protect children should she have any concerns.  Strong partnerships with parents and effective information sharing ensure children are supported emotionally and physically when they move from their own home into the childminder's care.  The childminder develops her professional knowledge through training and shares

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This provision is good

practice with other childminders in her local area. This has a positive impact on the service she provides and promotes children's good progress over time.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to develop children's early literacy skills further, particularly during outdoor play.  Parents are not always fully encouraged to contribute to their children's ongoing learning and development, by continually sharing details about what their children have achieved at home.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to develop children's literacy skills when they play in the garden, for example, by developing the range of literacy resources available outdoors  extend the methods of encouraging all parents to be more actively involved in their children's learning and development, for example, by asking them to continually share information about what their child achieves at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection and observed the outdoor play space.  The inspector observed a range of learning activities in the indoor play area and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, children's development records, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and talked about her plans for improvement.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of the parents' views provided in written references on the day of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides challenging opportunities for developing children's learning in all areas. As a result, children show they are achieving at the typical stage of development for their age and are making good progress. The childminder has a good understanding of each child's stage of development. Her expectations are based on accurate observations and assessments, which she shares with parents. However, parents are not encouraged to regularly share information about what their child achieves at home, to involve them more fully in their child's learning. The childminder uses information well to help her to plan specific activities to meet children's needs. For example, children enjoy moulding play dough, and the childminder developed their sensory awareness by encouraging them to touch and feel the texture. Children develop skills for writing as they make marks on the play dough using cutters and zigzag rollers. Children have regular access to outdoor play

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who attend. This is good

and enjoy a variety of activities. They ride wheeled toys, jump on a trampoline and use the slide to develop their physical skills. However, there are not enough opportunities for children to build on their developing literacy skills when they choose to play outside because the childminder has not considered how to use resources outdoors to develop this aspect of their learning.

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good

The childminder offers a warm and nurturing environment where children feel secure and confident. As a result, children have developed a thirst for learning through play. The childminder is committed to promoting children's awareness of hygiene and ensures they regularly wash hands and use their own, coloured flannels. Parents provide meals and snacks for their children and the childminder ensures these are stored safely. Young children are taught positive behaviour strategies, as she encourages them to share and take turns. Children benefit from attending toddler groups and other fun places in the community. This, as well as visiting the school when collecting older children, helps to develop children's social skills. These outings also help to prepare children emotionally for their move on to other settings and school. Children learn about safety throughout the day as, for example, the childminder reminds them about the correct way to use the small

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She ensures her home is safe and secure at all times. The childminder is aware of the importance of partnership working with parents. She cares for children who attend the local school and other provisions. Working partnerships between the childminder and the professionals at these settings have been fully established. She maintains a good overview of the educational programmes and is committed to providing good-quality provision for children and their parents. She regularly reflects on the service she provides, seeking the views of parents and children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227622 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 866349 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 9 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham. She operates term time only from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank 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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