Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 8 June 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

 Teaching is good and the childminder builds on children's learning well so that they make good progress. He uses his observations and assessments of children to plan the next steps in their learning effectively. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning as the childminder teaches them to apply their learning to a range of situations.  There are good partnerships with parents. The childminder encourages them to support children's learning at home and shares detailed information with them daily about their children's progress and well-being.  Children are safe because the childminder implements effective safeguarding policies and practice and supervises children vigilantly. He carries out daily risk assessments of the premises and the other venues he visits with children. This means he minimises potential hazards so that children are safe. A detailed pet policy is followed and shared

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This provision is good

with parents.  Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They learn about making healthy food and lifestyle choices and have plenty of opportunities for physical exercise. Behaviour is managed very well and there are very good relationships between children and the childminder.  The childminder checks the quality of his provision effectively and strives for continuous improvement. He works very well with other childminders and early years providers so as to maintain a good quality provision. The well-qualified childminder continues with his professional development, which has a positive impact on children's learning opportunities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has yet to explore further ways to obtain initial information about children's achievements from parents.

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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

 explore ways to obtain more detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do, in order to provide a clearer starting point for their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, his co-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 has a very secure understanding of how children learn though play. He provides an exciting learning environment where children choose and lead their activities. He guides their play and extends their learning through a good balance of interaction and observation. This enables him to plan very effectively for children's individual progress. The childminder follows pre-school children's lead as they decide to use large squares of foam to create a den. They use blankets to make a curtain around another den while using good communication skills to work together to do this. The childminder asks skilful questions as children play, encouraging them to think about what they might do next and which resources they can use. Younger children are well supported as they toddle towards the small slide and trampoline. The childminder holds their hands as they climb the small steps and gain confidence in walking. A raised flowerbed is the right height for young

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who attend. This is good

children to support themselves on as they dig in the soil with wooden spoons. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals so that there is a consistent approach to meeting children's needs. He obtains information from parents when children first start. However, this is not always detailed enough to enable him to establish precise starting points for children's learning.

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good

The childminder obtains information from parents about children's preferences and routines when a child first starts in his care. This communication is maintained so that children's health and well-being are well protected. Children are emotionally secure, as the childminder is very caring and makes sure their needs are well met. Children have very good relationships with the childminder, his co-childminder and each other. The childminder ensures children follow good hygiene routines after handling pets and at other times during the day. He provides healthy snacks and meals and children benefit from daily outdoor play in the garden and at many other venues. Children gain good self- esteem and their ideas and opinions are valued. The childminder ensures children are well prepared for nursery and school. They are emotionally secure and have growing independence in practising their self-care routines.

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provision is good

The childminder is very well motivated and committed to providing high-quality care and learning for children. He reflects on his teaching and planning each week with his co- childminder and their assistant. He monitors the assistant's practice and individual children's progress closely in order to meet their needs. The childminder works closely with his co-childminder and with the other settings that children attend. This means that their learning is complemented and their well-being is protected. He includes the views of children and parents in his self-evaluation process and welcomes their suggestions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362273 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 863736 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 8 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the Maypole area of Birmingham. He works with his wife, who is his co-childminder. He occasionally works with an assistant. He operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. He supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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