Childminder, Out-of school day care in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2015 5 December 2011

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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 provides a highly stimulating and rich learning environment within her home and garden. This successfully captures children's ongoing interests, so that they are motivated to investigate, explore and become active learners.  The childminder's good teaching practice is based on her secure knowledge and understanding of how to effectively promote the learning and development of young children. As a result, children make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's abilities and levels of achievement. She uses the information to establish their next steps in learning and to plan a range of activities to promote their progress.  The childminder has extremely positive relationships with parents. She keeps them exceptionally well informed about their children's routines and development. Parents are very happy with the provision and say they would recommend it to others.

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This provision is good

 Children benefit from being cared for by a highly qualified childminder. She continually reviews her practice, to ensure her provision and knowledge are consistently up to date.  The childminder has a robust understanding of how to safeguard children and protect them from harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to extend children's learning as they play freely.  The childminder does not always make good use of opportunities to develop children's language, or help them to learn about healthy lifestyles, particularly at mealtimes.

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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

 raise the quality of teaching higher, by recognising when to intervene as children play freely, to enhance their learning and build on their good progress  build on children's language development and understanding of healthy lifestyles, for example, by extending discussions during mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection, as appropriate.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures and children's development records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She provides exciting, purposeful activities within her home and garden that cover the seven areas of learning. For example, children develop their large-muscle skills as they climb on equipment and kick or throw balls. She encourages them to explore different textures as they play with sand, soil and water. However, the childminder does not always enhance learning when children play spontaneously and explore resources freely. For example, she misses some opportunities to join children, to enhance learning, as they fill and empty containers. This means that, on occasion, children are not always learning at the highest level. The childminder knows children extremely well and makes accurate observations of their achievements, in order to plan effectively for their next steps. Children display high levels of enthusiasm and have very positive attitudes towards

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who attend. This is good

learning. This is good preparation for their future learning.

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good

The childminder works in very close partnership with parents to support children effectively. Parents and children are warmly welcomed into the childminder's home and form trusting relationships with her. The childminder talks to parents on a daily basis and shares information about their children's day. Children are very happy and clearly enjoy spending time with the childminder. The childminder promotes children's health well during daily outdoor activities, either in the garden or during visits to local groups and farms. Children eat a range of healthy snacks and meals. However, the childminder does not always make the most of mealtimes to help children learn about healthy eating and further develop their speech. Young children know familiar routines, which are used effectively to support their growing independence. For example, they try to put their shoes on as they get ready to go outside. As a result, children are confident and develop good

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provision is good

The childminder places high priority on ensuring children's care and learning needs are met. She implements clear policies and procedures, which promote children's welfare, safety and learning. Effective partnerships have been formed with local nurseries and schools. The regular exchange of information allows the childminder to plan for continuity in children's learning. The childminder works closely with other professionals. For example, she regularly meets with other childminders and uses professional networking sites to research best practice. She places high emphasis on her professional development and attends regular training to enhance her skills. The childminder effectively checks on children's progress and identifies their strengths and areas for development. Parents are able to view and add to their child's development records using an online system. Consequently, a shared approach is established and all children make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429187 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 852959 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Sutton Coldfield. The childminder has Qualified Teacher Status. Funding for early education is available for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder provides flexible care throughout the year.

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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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