Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2015 27 January 2010

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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 holds a level 3 early years qualification and fully understands how young children learn. She provides a wide range of learning experiences that foster children's interests. This supports children in making good progress towards the early learning goals in readiness for school.  Children are happy and settled because they build a strong attachment to the childminder, who is affectionate and attentive to their individual needs. As a result, their emotional well-being is ensured because they feel safe and well cared for.  The well-qualified childminder keeps her training up to date. She has attended paediatric first-aid and safeguarding courses. Consequently, she clearly knows how to take action if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder works hard to keep children safe and well. She provides a safe and secure environment, where hazards to children are effectively minimised.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to providing good quality care and education. She constantly reflects on her practice and uses the views of parents to help her make changes that benefit the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not consistently provided with opportunities to extend their early mathematical skills.  There is capacity to enhance opportunities for children to see more words in print within their learning environment to enrich their literacy 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

 extend opportunities for children to increase their understanding of weight and volume, for example, during creative and cooking activities  enhance the use of the written word in the playroom to enable children to see more words, and so further develop their understanding that print conveys meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines. The inspector carried out observations with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self evaluation, policies and procedures and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the feedback obtained by the childminder through parent's survey.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder constantly talks to the children and extends their vocabulary by introducing new words. For example, during story time, she teaches children to pronounce words correctly, such as 'caterpillar' and 'cocoon'. This effectively supports their speech and language. Children have access to a good range of books. However, they have fewer opportunities to see other words in print around the home to further enhance their understanding that print conveys meaning. Children make marks with pencils, crayons and chalks and some are able to write letters from their names. As a result, children gain the skills that they need for future learning. Children confidently count and name different shapes. They learn to use positional language during action songs, such as 'under' and 'over'. However, the childminder places less emphasis on developing children's understanding of mathematical concepts, such as weight and volume. The childminder

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who attend. This is good

shares information with parents about their children's learning to ensure that they are fully informed.

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good

The childminder encourages children to gain key skills for independence, which supports them for the next stage in their learning. For example, she encourages younger children to clean the table ready for snack time and prompts them to help with tidying up. The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that settling-in procedures are flexible, in order to meet their child's individual needs. She reinforces children's positive behaviour with praise and encouragement, which promotes their self-esteem. Children have plenty of opportunities for outdoor play and physical exercise, and learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder's inclusive approach means that she acknowledges and discusses children's similarities and differences. Therefore, children learn about different cultures and family backgrounds. Children have opportunities to play with other children at local toddler groups. As a result, they extend their social skills, and build on their personal,

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Therefore, children's learning, welfare and safety are assured. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and has obtained suitability checks for members of her household. She effectively tracks children's overall progress using assessments and shares this information with parents. Monitoring and evaluation systems are successful in helping to identify the provision's strengths and areas for further development which will improve outcomes for children. The childminder identifies ongoing training opportunities to help support her professional development. She also researches independently to ensure that she remains up to date with current requirements. The childminder works closely in partnership with parents and other professionals to fully complement children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228640 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 866400 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Aston, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification.

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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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