Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2015 26 January 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder interacts with children at their level, and meaningful conversations between the childminder and children happen regularly. Every opportunity is used to extend children's vocabulary, develop their thinking and promote communication. As a result, their speaking, understanding and listening skills develop well.  The childminder puts children's safety and well-being at the centre of everything she does. Risk assessment is thorough and the childminder fully understands her role and responsibilities in protecting children. Consequently, children's safety and well-being are promoted to a high standard.  The childminder provides a caring and nurturing environment, where children are happy and settled. She knows children and their families well. She builds strong relationships with children, so that they feel safe and well cared for.  The childminder's garden is a safe and exciting place for children to play, explore and

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This provision is good

learn. There is equipment to encourage children's physical skills and a wide range of resources to stimulate their imagination and awareness of nature.  The childminder is friendly and approachable, and successfully fosters good working relationships with parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not plan her observations of children's progress precisely enough. Consequently, she does not always have the information she needs to plan accurately for children's future learning and to ensure they make rapid progress.  The childminder has not fully considered ways of enhancing her professional development to ensure that the learning experiences provided for children continue to improve to the highest level.

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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

 refine the way that observations are carried out and used, so that planning for children's next steps in learning is even more precise and helps all children make rapid progress from their starting points  enhance existing good knowledge and skills so that the quality of learning experiences continually improves, for example, by taking part in a wider range of professional development opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection, and observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation methods.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, and viewed the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, recorded in questionnaires and letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's progress, and routinely asks parents to share what they know about their child. As a result, she knows children really well and plans experiences they enjoy and are keen to participate in. However, her observations of children are mainly spontaneous and sometimes they lack focus. Consequently, planned learning experiences are not always sharply focused on exactly what individual children need to learn next, so that they make the best possible progress in their learning. Nevertheless, children have lots of fun and gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning. For example, young children solve problems and gain strength in their muscles as they use a range of plastic tools. They use toy drills and screwdrivers as part of their imaginative play and learn to share as they do so. Babies explore their environment and the childminder provides a variety of resources that successfully

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who attend. This is good

stimulate their senses and curiosity. The childminder is very supportive of children's efforts and encourages them to try new things and to practise their skills. Consequently, children are happy, engaged and motivated to learn.

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good

Children's good health is successfully promoted. The childminder follows good hygiene routines and her home is clean and maintained well. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy meals for their child, and the childminder talks to children about healthy eating. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to get fresh air and be physically active. The childminder provides objects for babies to reach out and grab while they lie on the floor. She helps older babies to sit and stand, and all children enjoy regular outings to local parks and soft-play centres. Consequently, children of all ages develop balance, coordination, muscle tone and strength. They attend various community groups throughout the week, where they socialise with other adults and children. These outings broaden children's range of experiences and help to prepare them for their move future to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The well-qualified childminder fully understands and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She routinely reflects on the quality and effectiveness of her practice and procedures, and regularly monitors children's progress. She reads childcare publications, meets up with other childminders and attends required training, for example, in relation to paediatric first aid. As a result, the childminder keeps up to date with changes in legal requirements and is constantly making improvements to her provision. However, the childminder has not thought enough about how she can improve her good knowledge and skills so that the quality of her provision continues to improve to the highest level. For example, she has completed very little additional training since her last inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227583 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 866342 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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