Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2015 17 July 2012

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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 because the childminder plans and provides a wide range of activities based around children's interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage well. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development.  Children have access to a wide range of good quality resources that invite exploration and inspire play, both indoors and in an enclosed outdoor play area.  Children's emotional well-being is promoted well. They are confident to explore as they have strong relationships with the childminder.  The childminder ensures children are safeguarded and cared for in a safe and secure environment, where ample risk assessments identify and minimise any potential hazards.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are well established. This ensures that each child's individual care and learning needs are well promoted by all those

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to further enhance their already good mathematical development are sometimes missed.  The childminder does not consistently maximise opportunities for children to develop their independence in readiness for school.

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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

 extend older children's mathematical skills by helping them to understand that quantities added together make a higher number  maximise opportunities for children to develop their independence, especially during mealtimes, for example, by providing them with opportunities to serve themselves, so that they are excellently prepared for when they move on to school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the playroom and outdoors.  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the childminder's own parent survey.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She effectively plans for children, taking into account their individual needs and interests. As a result, children make good progress as they are motivated and engaged in their learning. Children learn about the world through using magnifying glasses to explore insects and small creatures in the garden. The childminder encourages children to think critically about where mini- beasts would be and they choose to look under large plant pots. Young children enjoy playing with toy pushchairs and multicultural dolls. They use their imaginations and pretend to be adults in their play. The childminder uses children's next steps in learning to plan activities effectively. Play is extended to cover other areas of learning, such as promoting early mathematics through counting games related to children's interests.

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who attend. This is good

However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to further enhance learning by introducing challenge in this aspect of learning for older children. Children enjoy listening to the childminder read stories. This encourages their language and communication skills and prepares them for their next stages of learning.

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good

The childminder has positive relationships with the children and secure attachments are formed. Children enjoy interacting and playing with the childminder and show joy through laughter while they play with small-world toys. Consequently, their emotional needs are met well. Children behave well. The childminder uses positive reinforcement, such as stickers, which motivates and builds children's confidence. Children learn about healthy routines. They wash their hands before mealtimes and understand that they do this to remain healthy. However, children's independence skills are not always promoted so that they are very well prepared for school. For example, children do not serve food themselves at mealtimes. Children enjoy playing on bikes in the garden, which promotes their physical development. Regular risk assessments are carried out so that children are safe and secure.

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provision is good

The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding and protecting children. She knows what to do if she is concerned about the welfare of a child and as a result, children are protected from harm. The childminder regularly attends training. This helps her to update her knowledge and apply this to her teaching. She is committed to keeping her knowledge up to date and shares good practice with a childminding network group. The childminder continually evaluates her practice and includes the views of parents and children, who speak highly of her. Parents comment on how well their children are developing and how they value the service provided. The childminder and the co- childminder regularly share information with parents so that children can benefit from a continued learning experience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442352 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 854126 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and works with a co-childminder in Sutton Coldfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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