Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 1 October 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 provides children with a wide range of exciting and varied first-hand learning experiences. Teaching is very good and the childminder builds on children's learning effectively, so that they make very good progress.  Parents are very involved in supporting children's learning and development, as the childminder uses very effective ways to share information. She guides them in their support of children's progress, so that there is consistency and continuity. Parents are extremely well informed about children's well-being and progress, and about the provision.  Children are safe because the childminder implements effective safeguarding policies and practice and she supervises them vigilantly. Children's health is well protected through good hygiene practices.  Behaviour is excellent and children learn to be independent. They are very happy and secure and their needs are met. This is because the childminder works closely with

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This provision is good

parents to meet children's care and learning needs and provides a very happy, family environment.  The childminder checks her provision and children's learning well, with the support of her assistant. She engages in meaningful partnerships with other professionals and early years providers to strengthen this process. The well-qualified childminder continues with her professional development, which has a positive impact on children's learning opportunities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make enough use of opportunities to encourage children's creativity or to enable them to make choices for themselves about the things they create.

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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 more opportunities for children to develop their creativity and make independent choices about the things they create.

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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, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder's assistant.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including views expressed in recent letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a rich and varied learning environment for children, both indoors and outside. They develop their physical skills well through the use of the slide, swings and large trampoline in the garden. The childminder takes children on many outings, so they gain first-hand experience of nature and the world around them. The childminder is very knowledgeable about how children learn through play. She notices the activities each child particularly enjoys and ensures they experience a balance across all the areas of learning. She includes three children, aged two and three years, in an activity to make a wigwam from garden canes, a large sheet of fabric and various materials to join these together. However, the childminder does not make the most of the activity to allow children to develop their own creativity by enabling them to make choices about how their structure should look and how they should make it. Older children discover the best ways

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who attend. This is good

to use a hammer to secure the tent pegs. They concentrate very well on the task. All children enjoy painting designs on the wigwam when it is complete. The childminder prepares children very well for the next stage in their learning. She and her assistant use precise ways to measure children's progress. The childminder plans a good balance of focused and child-led activities to help all children to achieve the best possible progress.

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good

The childminder obtains detailed information from parents about children's preferences and routines when a child first starts. This communication is maintained, so that children's health and well-being are very well protected. Children have very good relationships with the childminder, her assistant and each other. The childminder promotes healthy eating and children choose from a range of fruits at snack time. The childminder teaches them to be kind to each other and to have good manners. She teaches them to manage risks safely, for example, as they use the climbing equipment. Children also learn about road safety when they are out on trips. They are active outdoors each day in all weathers. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to fasten the zips on their waterproof suits and to put their shoes on, with some help if they need it. Consequently, they are learning to take care of their own needs.

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provision is good

The childminder is very well motivated and committed to providing high-quality care and learning for children. She reflects on her teaching and planning each week so that she can adapt this to meet the learning needs of all children. The childminder monitors her assistant's work and they both attend regular training, which helps them to improve children's experiences. She includes the views of children and parents in her self- evaluation process and welcomes their ideas and suggestions. Parents state in letters and questionnaires that they are extremely pleased with the provision. Strong, well-established links with local schools and nurseries means that children's learning is complemented and their well-being is protected.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285107 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 856277 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Birmingham. She works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 8.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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