Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 August 2015 16 September 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are fully included in this warm and welcoming family environment. Children's work and photographs are displayed. This develops their sense of belonging and self- esteem. They build close relationships with the childminder and obviously feel happy and safe in her care.  The childminder differentiates when providing activities for various ages groups. She successfully adapts each activity to meet every child's individual learning requirements.  Children learn about their local environment. They visit local historical houses and other places of interest to learn about the past.  Children are very well supported in their moves on to school. The childminder uses the same reading books as local schools so that children are familiar with them. She takes children to meet other children who are going to the same school so that they have a familiar friend. Extensive information is shared with teachers so that they are aware of

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This provision is outstanding

children's individual learning goals.  The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures. She is fully able to ensure the safety of the children in her care.  The premises are very safe, secure and effectively used. Children are able to move between areas safely. They help themselves to activities from an extensive, interesting and appropriate range of resources.  Children's self-esteem and confidence are promoted through continual support from the childminder. She praises them at appropriate times. She uses puppets and books to teach children about emotions and how to behave appropriately.  Parents are fully involved in their children's learning. The childminder shares detailed information with parents about the activities she provides to ensure children work towards the next stage in their learning. She gives parents ideas of how to extend and further support their children's learning at home.

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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

 provide children with even more opportunities to learn to recognise familiar words in print, such as their own name, as they begin to develop their early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at available documents, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder knows every child exceptionally well and clearly recognises each child's developmental stage. Every child has their own learning folder which clearly shows the excellent progress that they are making in readiness for school. The childminder has developed accurate procedures to track children's progress. This enables her to quickly identify if there are any gaps in their learning. She plans a range of suitable activities that are pertinent to each individual child. Children have an extremely good understanding of mathematical concepts. Older children are able to recognise the difference between numbers and letters. They can draw numbers when asked. They know what number comes next when counting in a sequence and that numbers over 10 have two numbers together. The childminder skilfully incorporates numbers into different activities. She encourages children to count the number of rooms in the doll's house and think about

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who attend. This is outstanding

how many rooms they have in their own homes. Children become engrossed blowing bubbles. The childminder encourages them to count how many they blow and compare the sizes. They pour the bubbles from one container to another. The childminder teaches them that the containers are a half and a quarter full. The childminder encourages children to think and solve problems for themselves. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. This helps them to begin to recognise that print carries meaning. However, children do not always have as many opportunities to begin to recognise more familiar words in print, such as their own names, on a daily basis.

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outstanding

Behaviour is very good. The childminder sensitively reminds children to be kind and share with each other. She is a positive role model and has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children learn about healthy eating. The childminder provides healthy, home- cooked meals and snacks. She teaches children that food provides us with energy. Children develop excellent physical skills. Younger children are able to use balls in a variety of ways. They can dribble and kick them accurately into a goal. They can limbo under a pole of differing heights and take great pride showing the childminder how they bend to get under the bar. The childminder adapts the activity so that younger children are able to join in, by teaching them to crawl under the bar instead of bending.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is passionate about her childminding service. She is proud to be involved in helping children to learn and grow for the future and to give them the best possible start. She is committed to developing her practice and demonstrates her commitment by encouraging and motivating others. The childminder is constantly looking for new and exciting ideas and resources to maintain children's interest and extend their learning. She regularly attends training and meets with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. This has a positive impact on the quality of children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318887 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 849072 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in South Yardley, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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