Fisher, Nicola Claire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2015 30 January 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 works effectively with parents so that she is aware of children's individual needs and routines. As a result, children form good relationships with her and demonstrate that they feel settled and secure.  The childminder works effectively with parents so that she is aware of children's individual needs and routines. She ensures that their care practices are catered for to high standards, and as a result, children form good relationships. Children also demonstrate that they feel settled and secure.  The childminder attends regular training. This extends her knowledge and skills about how children learn.  The childminder has a very good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She is confident about how to follow these in the event of any concerns about children in her care. As a result, children are protected well and kept safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information and communication technology resources such as programmable toys are not always available for children. Therefore, children are not always able to explore and learn about how things work, and why.  Occasionally, the outdoor play area is not freely available for children to play and explore in, so that their learning is further supported.

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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

 provide children with even more opportunities to explore technological resources, such as computers and programmable toys to strengthen their understanding of how things work, and why things happen  enhance opportunities for children to freely access the outdoor area and a wider range of spontaneous experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the playroom and looked at the outdoor area.  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the childminder's own parental survey.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder engages well with the children. Her good-teaching skills ensure that children are well prepared for their next steps in their learning. Children enjoy role playing with toy fruit and vegetables, pretending to buy and sell food. The childminder engages with children and extends their vocabulary, teaching them early mathematical skills as they count the items. Young children know their colours and begin to recognise numbers placed in play dough. The childminder encourages them to put their own coats and shoes on when it is time to go home. Consequently, they are learning simple skills that they need in preparation for school. Older children learn to write their names and younger children begin to make marks, giving meaning to what they draw. This shows that they are making good progress in their learning. Children benefit from a wide range of resources. However, information and communication technology resources, such as

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who attend. This is good

programmable toys are not always available for children to explore.

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good

The childminder understands her role as a key person and fulfils this well. Children have secure attachments with the childminder, and as a result, they feel safe. Children are well behaved and settled. The childminder encourages children to share toys and swiftly distracts them through activities when situations arise. Although children regularly go on outings, children do not always have free access to the garden to explore and learn. This limits opportunities for them to engage in a range of spontaneous experiences, such as investigating changes in the weather. Children learn about eating healthily through discussions about fruit during snack time, where a selection of fruit and water is offered. Children use the toilet independently. The childminder teaches children about hygiene, such as washing their hands after using the toilet and before eating. Posters also give children messages about healthy practices. The home is clean and tidy. The childminder

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good

regularly carries out risk assessments so that children are cared for in a safe environment.

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provision is good

The childminder effectively meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements, and fully safeguards children through knowing what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and speaks to them daily so that they know how their child is developing. Parents are given ideas of what they can do when they are at home and she uses their ideas at her provision. The childminder ensures all required records are maintained, and shares her policies and procedures with parents. Parents speak highly of the childminder and praise her for the good work she is doing. Partnerships with other professionals are strong. The childminder liaises with teachers regularly so that children's transition on to school is smooth and teaching is consistent. She discusses children's next steps in learning and uses information from the staff to

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372668 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 858141 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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