Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2015 14 May 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

 Teaching is good and the childminder uses her skills in observation and assessment of children's learning to plan a wide range of activities and experiences that benefit children. This ensures they make good progress in all aspects of their learning and development.  Children are happy, confident and well cared for. The childminder provides children with a welcoming and comfortable environment. This helps children build secure attachments with the childminder and promotes their emotional well-being.  There is a good focus on play and learning in the outdoor environment. All children explore the outdoor space with enthusiasm and excitement. This helps them to develop many new skills and supports their physical development and well-being effectively.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote the health and safety of children in her care. She has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding procedures and

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This provision is good

the action to take in the event of a concern about a child.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide many opportunities for parents to contribute their own observations of children's achievements at home, so that she can work together even more effectively with them to meet children's learning needs.  Children are not fully supported to make independent choices about their play and learning. The childminder has not considered additional ways to let children know what resources are available to them, and to help them express their preferences.

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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

 help parents to share what they know about their child in relation to their ongoing learning and development, and use this information to contribute towards the planning of activities  better promote children's independence skills, for example, by using visual signs to help them choose toys from the wide range of resources available.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector observed a range of learning activities indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the 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 and those involved in looking after children, children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement and looked at her self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of the views provided in written references by parents on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children are happy and enjoy their time at this welcoming and friendly family home. Their enthusiasm for learning and the secure progress they make is enhanced by the childminder who has a good understanding of how children learn through play. Observation, assessment and planning systems are used effectively, to tailor activities to children's individual learning needs. However, parents are not fully encouraged to share information about what their children do at home, so this can be taken into account when planning the activities to further support their already good learning experiences. The quality of teaching and interaction with the children is good. Children are helped to use their senses when they try to identify different types of food, or feel the texture of a range of materials. They begin to link letters and sounds, as they match puzzle pieces together to complete the alphabet line. This also helps younger children extend their vocabulary

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who attend. This is good

and develop confidence in speaking. Children work together to fit the train track together and talk about which trains are 'too big' to fit on the track. Children move forward in their learning at a good pace and are ready for the next phase in their learning at school.

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good

Children's well-being is fostered effectively and they settle well in the childminder's care. The childminder's practice is fully inclusive because she meets children's individual needs well and supports their awareness of a wider society. She works successfully with a number of other professionals to help all children achieve well. The childminder and her assistant are good role models and provide clear and consistent boundaries. Children develop confidence in different social situations and learn about keeping themselves safe during outings. Good attention is given to developing their independence in readiness for school, such as taking care of their own personal care needs. However, there is room to help children become aware of the wide range of resources available, to help them make more independent choices in their play. Children's dietary needs are met, they are well- nourished and a healthy lifestyle is encouraged.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements these well. Good arrangements are in place to check the effectiveness of her teaching and the progress children are making in their learning. The childminder is committed to ongoing improvement and has been proactive in updating her knowledge and skills through training. She effectively supports her assistant to maintain good, professional standards through her observations of practice and supervision meetings. They regularly reflect on what they do to improve the provision and this has a positive impact on children's learning and well-being. The childminder works closely with other early years providers and this helps with a smooth move to nursery or school. Parents speak very positively about the provision and how well their children are progressing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319120 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 862334 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a childminder assistant. She supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a recognised 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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