Childminder 504558

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2015 16 March 2010

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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 Outstanding 1

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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 has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates an increasing knowledge of the different ways children learn and provides them with a wealth of experiences across all areas of learning.  The childminder uses accurate assessments of children's attainments to identify their next steps and to plan for their future learning. She plans a broad range of activities that are tailored for each child. Consequently, all children make good progress.  Children's behaviour is excellent because the childminder is an exemplary role model. She sets out clear expectation and boundaries and continually uses positive praise and reinforcement.  Children develop a strong sense of belonging and attachment with the childminder, which fosters their overall well-being. Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder successfully works with parents to provide children with continuity in care

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This provision is good

and very good learning opportunities.  The childminder has an extensive knowledge about safeguarding and is clear about the action she would take if she had a concern about a child's welfare. She keeps up to date with all the required training, such as first aid and safeguarding. Consequently, children's safety and welfare are promoted well.  Children's good health is promoted very successfully. Children enjoy a wide selection of healthy meals and snacks and have ample opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored all the possible ways she could promote the early writing and reading skills of children who prefer to learn outdoors.  The childminder does not always work closely enough with the other settings children attend.

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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

 build further on the opportunities provided to enhance children's early writing and reading skills, particularly for children who prefer to play and learn outside  strengthen information sharing with the other settings children attend so that children benefit from a consistent approach and continuity in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and care routines.  The inspector observed children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is highly qualified. As a result, her teaching is consistently good and sometimes outstanding. The childminder uses many opportunities throughout children's play to build on what they already know and can do. She skilfully consolidates the learning taking place in order to enhance children's learning further. Children enjoy stories and are beginning to recognise their names. They have many opportunities to count and recognise numbers, which successfully promote their mathematical development. Children develop very good speaking and listening skills because the childminder continually talks to them. She effectively models new words, gives clear instructions and skilfully questions them to promote their language further. The childminder teaches children about the world around them by regularly taking them on trips and visits. She sparks children's imaginations as they explore and investigate. For example, as children play in the garden, she encourages

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who attend. This is good

them to look for bugs and listen to the sounds they can hear in the environment. Regular, indoor opportunities are provided for making marks and developing word recognition, which ensure that most children regularly practise their early literacy skills. However, this is not always the case for children who prefer to learn and play outside.

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outstanding

Children are extremely happy and settled because they have developed excellent relationships with the childminder. She provides a warm, safe and highly stimulating environment for all children to play and learn. Children's independence is fostered extremely well as they have free access to a wide range of resources. They are encouraged to lead their own learning and make many choices in their play. Consequently, children are highly engaged and very motivated to learn. Children's physical development is promoted extremely well. They develop good control and coordination because they have excellent opportunities to use a range of physical equipment in a variety of ways. Children learn how to do things for themselves and are motivated to have a go. This is because the childminder continually encourages children to master new skills.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Her documentation is rigorous and well organised. The childminder continually evaluates her provision and gains feedback from parents and children to ensure continuous improvement. She effectively monitors the educational programmes and tracks the overall progress children are making. This means all children are effectively supported to make at least good progress across all areas of their learning. However, the childminder does not consistently share children's progress with other early years settings that children attend. Therefore, she is not always able to complement children's learning or make sure they benefit from continuity of approach. Nevertheless, the childminder offers children a range of rich experiences so that they are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504558 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 872301 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1982 and lives in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham. She operates term time only from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has achieved Qualified Teacher Status.

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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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