Crow Wendy Fay

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2015 18 February 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 is very motivated and committed to professional development. She undertakes training and actively seeks advice. She has rigorous systems for reflecting on her practice and a clear vision for improvement and her continuous development.  Children are making good progress in their learning and development. This is because the childminder implements a wide range of teaching strategies and completes regular observations of children at play.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses observations to plan a range of activities which support children's learning and development. As a result, the children make good progress.  The childminder successfully promotes children's emotional well-being. Children are settled and display a strong sense of belonging. They have formed extremely close attachments with the childminder as a result of her warm, caring approach and the

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This provision is good

effective settling-in arrangements.  The childminder provides healthy meals and drinks for children and very good provision is made for outdoor play so that children benefit from being in the fresh air. As a result, children's health and well-being are successfully promoted.  The childminder has excellent knowledge of child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board and, therefore, she is able to safeguard children effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although there are strong partnerships with parents overall, the two-way flow of information does not currently include sharing details of children's achievements at home with all parents.  Occasionally, routines disrupt children's natural play when they are fully engaged.

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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 the current arrangements for sharing information with parents, in order to encourage them to share more information about their child's learning and development at home  review the organisation of daily routines so that children have more opportunities to play uninterrupted.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household and looked at a selection of policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and conducted a joint observation.  The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding purposes.  The views of parents and carers were taken into account from written questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good because the childminder has a thorough understanding of how children learn through play. Children enjoy a good balance of both freely chosen play and organised activities. Children thoroughly enjoy designing a caterpillar as they recall the story about a caterpillar who eats a variety of food. In addition, they explore how big the caterpillars have grown and talk about them turning into butterflies. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. This is because the childminder talks to them and introduces descriptive language during their play. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring the texture of shaving foam and the childminder encourages older children to make marks as they attempt to form letters in their names. Through accurate observations and assessment, the childminder effectively identifies the next steps in children's development. Consequently, she has a good knowledge of the progress that

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who attend. This is good

they make. This means children continue to acquire new skills and make good progress in readiness for school. Parents are also provided with a summary of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. However, the childminder does not always gather as much information as possible from parents about their children's ongoing achievements at home.

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good

The childminder ensures children's individual needs are continuously met. She has a kind and caring manner, responding well to the individual care needs of the children. She provides reassurance and affection especially when young children approach her for cuddles. Good hygiene procedures mean that children learn the importance of hand washing before eating and after playing in the garden. The childminder takes children on regular weekly visits to local groups; this helps children to develop social skills in preparation for starting school. Young children are taught how to follow the behaviour rules and respond to the guidance given by the childminder for sharing and taking turns. However, on occasions routines disrupt children's play when they are engaged in activities.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. The childminder has completed a relevant childcare qualification and this has strengthened her understanding of the learning and development requirements. In addition, the childminder recognises the importance of keeping up to date through further training and by reading relevant information. The childminder monitors her assistant by ensuring she keeps abreast of changes and completes relevant training. Self-evaluation systems have been developed well. They demonstrate the strengths of the setting and the childminder knows how she is going to continually improve her practice. Working partnerships between the childminder and other professionals have been fully established.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504563 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 869226 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in the Northfield area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She occasionally works with an assistant and 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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