Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 9 December 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 well-qualified childminder plans stimulating activities to ensure that children have worthwhile experiences across all areas of learning. She combines themes and children's interests to engage them in a wide range of activities.  The outdoor environment is exceptional and, as a result, children benefit from very enjoyable play experiences. The exciting resources are integrated into the well- designed garden, which has many areas that can be used for different types of play. Seating in comfortable spots is suitable for rest and quiet activities.  The childminder builds successful partnerships with parents. Relationships have developed over an extended period because she has cared for siblings continually. Parents write very positive feedback about the way the childminder manages children's behaviour and promotes high levels of confidence.  Children are settled in the care of the childminder and they form strong attachments.

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This provision is good

They demonstrate that they are emotionally secure because they are very relaxed and confidently ask for help when they need it.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's abilities. She makes accurate assessments of what they know and can do. Children's next steps in learning are regularly discussed with parents. The childminder takes children to the library and sends books home so that parents can continue with reading activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always swiftly adapt her planning when children's learning needs change.

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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

 strengthen the monitoring of planning to ensure that when children's learning needs change it is quickly reflected in the plans for their future progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the parts of the childminder's home that are used for the care of children.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and reviewed written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder delivers good quality teaching and, as a result, children make good progress in their development. The childminder promotes exploratory play with cereals and links this to a pirate theme, which she has previously used successfully. The childminder provides a challenge for children to identify which bowls hold more or less as she introduces early mathematical thinking. She gives individual children her undivided attention in equal measures. This means there is a good balance between the adult-led parts of activities and the child-led aspects, when children explore on their own. The childminder helps children to listen actively so that they can detect different sounds. For example, they listen to the crunching and crackling noises of cereal. Therefore, children's learning is extended because she uses words to describe what they can hear. Younger children have opportunities to make marks and pre-school children are beginning to write

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who attend. This is good

the letters of their names. Children enjoy creative activities and draw pictures of people, including recognisable body parts. The childminder reads to them at different times during the day. This encourages their interest in books and early literacy skills.

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good

Children are very happy in the care of the childminder, as she supports them to form strong relationships with her. Children are confident because the childminder listens attentively to what they say and ensures that she responds positively to their requests. Children play well together and form strong friendships with others. Their good behaviour is encouraged because the childminder constantly gives appropriate praise. This motivates them to share and take turns to use resources. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy well-balanced meals and snacks on a daily basis. They enjoy physical exercise and have well-developed balancing skills, which they demonstrate as they confidently use ride-on toys. The childminder encourages independence skills at mealtimes and during play. She talks to children about what to expect when they start at nursery. This means that pre-school children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, she effectively promotes children's learning and provides good quality care. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and makes parents aware of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. The childminder maintains her professional development by attending courses, such as a course about healthy eating. She shares her knowledge with parents so that they can work together to reduce the foods children eat that have high sugar contents. The recommendations from the last inspection have been addressed. However, when the childminder reviews children's achievements she does not immediately change the planning to reflect any new learning needs. However, the good quality teaching provides effective support so that children make consistently good progress in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228304 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 866373 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a 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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