Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2015 21 April 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

 Teaching is good because the childminder understands how to plan for the next steps in children's learning so that they make good progress. She regularly observes and tracks children's learning and development using assessments and shares these with parents.  The childminder devotes her time and attention fully to children in her care. Her visible enjoyment in her role ensures that children feel secure and happy in her company and become confident learners.  Children are safe and secure. The childminder follows rigorous risk assessment procedures and monitors the environment on a daily basis. She has attended first-aid and safeguarding training and is fully aware of her responsibility to fulfil the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The childminder effectively monitors her provision through regular self-evaluation, so that children benefit from continuous learning experiences. She uses her knowledge

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This provision is good

acquired from her qualification and training to improve her setting and children's learning. She takes parents' views into account when evaluating her provision to identify priorities for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has yet to explore further ways to obtain initial information about children's achievements from parents.  Opportunities for children to further enhance their independence skills are not fully extended.

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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

 explore ways to obtain more detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do, in order to provide a clearer starting point for their learning  enhance opportunities for children to develop their independence skills further, by enabling them to select toys that they wish to play with to allow them to be more spontaneous in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines, and carried out observations with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, qualifications, policies and procedures, and children's learning and assessment records.  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 childminder knows children well. She uses their interests to provide a variety of challenging activities to maintain their enthusiasm. For example, children enjoy looking at books. They sit and concentrate well as they listen to their favourite stories and eagerly join in with familiar phrases. The childminder skilfully builds on these opportunities to extend their language and vocabulary well. She asks them about the characters and what they think might happen next. They enjoy singing with the childminder and learn rhymes quickly. Children learn about problem solving and numbers while they play with puzzles, and are beginning to recognise colour. Children enjoy planting sunflower seeds and learn about growth and size, as they become skilled at caring for them. The childminder obtains information from parents when children first start. However, this is not always detailed enough to enable her to establish very precise starting points for children's learning.

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good

Children's well-being and emotional security are given high priority. As a result, children benefit from a warm and welcoming environment. However, their independence is not fully supported because they are not always able to access and self-select from the wide range of resources available. The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that the settling-in procedures are flexible. This means children's individual needs are effectively met. The childminder discusses with children the importance of sharing and teaches them good manners. She reinforces their positive behaviour with praise and encouragement, which promotes their self-esteem. Children are well prepared for school. They learn skills, such as putting their own clothes on, and begin to recognise and write their names. Children have plenty of opportunities for outdoor play. They are encouraged to enhance their physical development by using the climbing frame and slide. The

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good

childminder encourages children to wash their hands before eating and after visiting the toilet. This reduces the risk of cross-infection and promotes their good health.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her role and responsibility to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has good knowledge about safeguarding children and her policies and procedures ensure they are safe and well protected from harm. She regularly updates her knowledge through attending regular training. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment about how well their child is making progress and that they are extremely happy with the service provided. Parents are regularly invited to discuss children's learning at home and the childminder shares children's learning journey with them to ensure that they are fully involved. The childminder is aware of the need to work closely with other early years providers. She has established good relationships with the local school and nursery. This ensures that children benefit from consistent and complementary care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228453 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 866390 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 21 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in South Yardley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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