Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2015 9 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 plans exciting activities for children so that they make good progress. She extends their learning very well as a result of her observations of their particular interests. She plans according to children's needs and prepares them very effectively for the next stage in their learning.  Parents are involved in children's learning and are guided well in their support of children's learning at home. They are well informed about the childminder's provision. Parents contribute information to help the childminder establish clear starting points for children's learning.  Children are very happy and settled in the welcoming environment. Their individual needs are extremely well met as the childminder shares daily information and works with parents to provide consistency in children's routines.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection and uses this to make sure that children are safe.

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This provision is good

 The childminder monitors her provision effectively and strives for continuous improvement. She works very well with other professionals in order to maintain good quality provision and to support children effectively. The childminder's experience and level 3 qualification have a positive impact on her teaching and children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet found consistently successful ways to communicate with some other settings that children attend, so that a shared approach to children's learning is fully embraced.

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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

 develop further the links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure continuity in children's learning is maintained.

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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 records her observations of children's play. She uses this information effectively to make regular assessments of children's progress, so that any gaps in learning are identified and addressed. She shares this information with parents, so they are well informed about children's progress. The childminder uses a wide range of interesting toys and resources, which engage children very well. She teaches them about the weather, seasons, nature and the environment through valuable first-hand experiences. Children dig and care for plants in the garden and develop their physical skills well at the park. Babies enjoy making sounds with percussion instruments and exploring the shapes of chunky toys they can feel and bite. The childminder encourages babies to roll and stretch for their favourite toys and supports them very well as they learn to sit up and strengthen their muscles. She stimulates them as she talks to them and gains their

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who attend. This is good

attention with musical toys. Babies are very alert and gurgle happily as they roll on a soft surface. The childminder promotes early reading, writing and mathematical skills very well when children are old enough to play matching games, do simple jigsaws and start to count. She prepares children very effectively for school and nursery and teaches them to write their names and recognise letters and sounds.

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good

The childminder obtains detailed information from parents about children's care routines, dietary requirements and needs. She is very caring and experienced, so that babies are very happy and calm. They settle easily to sleep as she rocks them gently and strokes their hands. She is very aware of children's needs and ensures they are comfortable and secure. Children form close bonds with the childminder. She reassures them if they are worried or upset and works closely with parents so that they together provide consistency for children. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy packed lunches for children, and she ensures children are active outdoors each day. She promotes healthy lifestyles very well and sets good examples of effective hygienic practice.

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provision is good

The childminder is very well motivated and attends training courses to shape her professional development. The childminder thinks carefully about the quality of her practice and welcomes comments and ideas from parents and children to help her improve. She receives information about children's well-being at the other settings they attend. This is passed on from staff and parents. She does not yet find out enough about what children learn at school or nursery in order to complement this and extend their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227659 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 866351 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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