Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2015 10 November 2011

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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 offers a good balance of adult-directed and child-initiated activities. This means children are provided with a good range of experiences across all areas of learning. The childminder's skilful teaching guides and supports children, helping them to learn new skills for the future.  Children's speaking and listening skills are promoted extremely well. The childminder engages them in conversations and clearly reinforces specific words to clarify their vocabulary and extend their early language. As a result, children build their confidence in using and understanding language.  Children build excellent relationships with the childminder. They are confident, self- assured individuals who are extremely happy and secure within their environment.  The childminder demonstrates an extensive knowledge of safeguarding. She has a very good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a

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This provision is good

child. In addition, she completes regular first-aid and safeguarding training to ensure she keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date. Consequently, children's safety and welfare are assured.  Partnerships with parents, other professionals and other settings children attend are very strong. The regular exchange of valuable information between all parties ensures a collaborative approach to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Assessments of children's development are not always used as effectively as possible to plan precisely for their individual future learning.  Children who prefer to play and learn outside have fewer opportunities to learn through exploring and investigating.

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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

 use observations and assessments more effectively to plan activities for specific reasons and in a way that will make a difference to individual children's learning and progress.  provide those children who prefer to play outside with more opportunities to learn through exploring and investigating.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good and at times outstanding. She interacts very well with children and skilfully joins in with their chosen play. Consequently, children remain focused and engaged and are motivated to learn. Children show their delight as they explore the play dough. The childminder follows the children's lead and uses excellent questioning to consolidate and extend their learning. Children's imagination is sparked as they pretend to make sandwiches. The childminder introduce play food, which leads to lots of discussions around different foods and tastes. Children develop good control and coordination as they independently use a variety of tools to cut, shape and manipulate the play dough. The childminder introduces mathematics as she encourages children to count and sort. Their literacy skills are promoted as children enjoy looking at books and completing alphabet puzzles. Children are encouraged to think for themselves

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who attend. This is good

and problem solve as they use construction materials in their play. The childminder knows the children very well. She observes what they can do and identifies their next steps for learning. However, she does not always use this information to best effect to identify precisely how to increase each child's individual knowledge, skills and level of achievement. Nevertheless, all children make good progress overall and are well prepared for their next stage in learning and their move on to school.

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good

The childminder's home is safe, stimulating and extremely well organised. Equipment is displayed so that children are able to make many choices in their play. Consequently, children show increasing confidence and independence as they self-select from a range of toys and equipment. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder takes the children on a variety of outings to promote their understanding of the world around them. Children are developing an awareness of safety as they are encouraged to use the large equipment in the park. However, the childminder has not focused her attention on the importance of encouraging children to explore and investigate, particularly when children prefer to play and learn outside.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of the legal requirements. She is professional and well organised and her documentation is rigorous. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision. She gains ongoing feedback from parents, children and other professionals to ensure she is continuing to improve and maintain her good practice. The childminder effectively monitors the educational programmes and tracks the progress children are making. This means any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and their individual needs are met. The childminder place a strong focus on her professional development. Since her last inspection she has completed a level 3 qualification and is using the knowledge gained to provide children with high-quality learning experiences that lay a solid foundation for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427594 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 852798 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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