Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2015 8 September 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 children with a wide range of exciting learning experiences, which engage their enthusiasm. Teaching is very good and the childminder builds on children's learning effectively, so that they make very good progress.  The childminder uses information gained from parents and from her own observations to review individual children's progress regularly and effectively. She challenges children well and extends their learning. Therefore, children of all ages and abilities make very good progress and any gaps in learning are closed quickly.  Children are safe because the childminder implements effective safeguarding policies and practice. She supervises children vigilantly. She carries out daily risk assessments of the premises and the other venues she visits with the children. This means she minimises potential hazards, so that children are safe.  Children are very happy and settled in the welcoming, family environment. Their

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This provision is good

individual needs are fully met as the childminder shares daily information and works with parents to provide consistency in children's routines. Children's health is well protected through good hygiene practice.  The childminder checks the quality of her provision well. She shares ideas and good practice with other local childminders, in order to maintain the high quality of her provision. 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 support children as well as possible to learn about other cultures.

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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

 enhance children's awareness of other cultures, for example, by proving practical activities and experiences, such as craftwork or food tasting, which help them learn more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the 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 develops children's language and communication skills particularly well. She extends their vocabulary as they discuss the picture on a jigsaw puzzle. She makes sure she uses the same words several times, so that children understand their meaning. The childminder relates some of this to children's own experiences, such as when they saw a helicopter earlier in the day. Children enjoy choosing from a wide range of good quality story books. The childminder asks children about the characters and story and helps them to count the animals on each page. She challenges children very well, as they match written numbers to the numbers of animals. Children are confident to ask the childminder for help if they need it. A two-year-old child tries to fit two toy trains together. After the childminder shows how this is done, the child manages to do it for themselves. The childminder teaches children about other cultures by using books and dolls, but does

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who attend. This is good

not provide enough practical experiences to fully develop children's knowledge and understanding. Children are curious and interested in the exciting range of resources provided by the childminder. They solve practical problems, for example, as they fit wooden ice creams into the correct holes in a display stand or the candles onto a toy birthday cake. This helps children to apply their learning to a range of situations.

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good

Young children form close bonds with the childminder. They settle easily to sleep in a cot and are checked regularly. The childminder ensures that parents provide healthy food for children. They work together on strategies to encourage children to try new food and to make healthy choices. Children are emotionally secure and enjoy being with the childminder, as she is very caring and makes learning fun. She praises children frequently, so that they gain confidence and good self-esteem. Behaviour is excellent and children tidy up willingly. The childminder prepares children well for their moves to nursery and school, so that they know what to expect. Children develop their physical skills well because they use an outdoor area at the childminder's house for a wide range of activities. She takes them on many trips to local parks and playgroups, so that children also increase their social skills and confidence.

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provision is good

The childminder regularly reflects on her teaching and its impact on children's learning. She is very well motivated and attends regular training courses, in order to improve her own knowledge and children's learning experiences. The views of parents are actively sought and they report very positively on the childminder's provision. She complements children's learning and protects their well-being through effective contact with other settings that they attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424068 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 874457 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, 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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