Winters Lisa Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2015 3 June 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 identifies children's individual learning needs and interests, and uses this information to support their next steps in learning. Consequently, activities are relevant to children's stages of development.  The childminder plans interesting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of all children. This promotes their good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder has a consistent and caring approach to behaviour management. She offers children lots of praise and support, and values their achievements. Consequently, children's behaviour is good and their self-esteem is promoted.  Children feel safe, happy and settled in this friendly and welcoming environment. They develop close emotional attachments to the childminder and readily involve her in their play activities.  The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, resulting in the childminder effectively promoting children's learning

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although partnerships with parents are strong overall, the two-way flow of information does not currently include sharing details of children's achievements at home or plans for their future learning.  The childminder misses opportunities to help children learn about healthy eating when she serves meals.

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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 current arrangements for sharing information with parents, enabling them to share more information about their child's learning and development at home, so that this can be taken into account when planning for children's future learning  help children to learn about healthy eating, by promoting an understanding of how to make healthy choices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the qualifications of the childminder and evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of parents' views, expressed through written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of the seven areas of learning and fully supports children's development. She plans well to meet children's individual needs, especially when they choose to play outdoors. Individual learning files are in place for all children, which include photographs, creative work, observations and assessments. These are all linked to the areas of learning, used to identify the next steps in each child's development and support their transitions to school. The childminder works well with parents to support children's learning from the start. However, there are fewer opportunities for parents to regularly share information about what their child achieves at home. Children take pleasure in spending time with the childminder, as they participate in a variety of appealing activities. The childminder reads a popular story about a caterpillar that eats a range of different food. Children play a game where they have to match

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who attend. This is good

picture cards, which are linked to the story, and recall the food eaten by the caterpillar. The childminder extends the activity further by providing children with grapes, tomatoes and raisins to create their own caterpillars using wooden sticks.

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good

The childminder provides a learning environment that is stimulating, both indoors and outside, and that covers all areas of learning. Resources in the playroom are displayed well, so that they are accessible for all children. The childminder skilfully arranges areas where children can sit and relax, such as a quiet area under the stairs where they can read books. The consideration given to hygiene practices and healthy lifestyles is apparent at all times. Children enjoy nutritious and healthy snacks, such as fruit. However, the childminder does not always help children to learn about what makes food healthy or unhealthy. Therefore, their understanding of how to make healthy choices away from the setting is not maximised. Children benefit enormously from using the local community groups and parks, which further promote aspects of their physical play.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of monitoring and evaluating her service. For example, she values the support and advice provided by the local authority and other childminders, ensuring she continues to provide a good standard of practice and a good-quality service where children are safe and can learn effectively. The experienced childminder plans interesting activities that promote children's learning and development well. In addition, she has attended safeguarding training and understands how to follow procedures to keep children safe. She uses good safety measures to safeguard children. For example, she practises regular fire evacuations with children. Partnership arrangements with parents are generally successful. Very good provision is in place for exchanging information, and children benefit from this. Parents speak very positively about the provision and the progress children make in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504718 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 869234 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in the Kings Norton area of Birmingham. She works with her mother who is a registered childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a recognised 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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