Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 August 2015 18 June 2012

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder successfully uses her knowledge, qualification and experience to meet children's individual needs and help them learn and develop.  Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported. The childminder treats them with lots of warmth, consideration and kindness, promoting their self-confidence and a strong sense of security.  The childminder interacts very well with children and regularly engages them in meaningful conversations. As a result, children learn to listen, think and gain confidence in speaking.  Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's calm and relaxed manner. She gives children clear messages about her high expectations for their behaviour and promptly praises their cooperation, efforts and achievements.  Children are cared for in a clean and safe environment. The childminder successfully minimises potential risks and has a secure knowledge and understanding of effective

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This provision is good

safeguarding procedures.  The childminder shows a good understanding of her strengths and areas for improvement. She routinely assesses children's progress, and regularly reflects on the quality and effectiveness of the experience that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of boys' interests to inform her planning for their literacy and mathematical development.

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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

 make better use of boys' interests to plan experiences that help them make the best possible progress, particularly in the areas of mathematics and literacy.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding and observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records, children's assessment records and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the childminder's home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and recorded on letters and questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

Children are happy, confident and self-assured. They enjoy easy access to many high- quality resources and make lots of independent choices about their play. Boys are currently fascinated by superheroes and play with a variety of play figures for sustained periods of time. They use a wide range of vocabulary and show lots of imagination as they make up storylines using the figures. The childminder talks to the boys about what they are doing, and shows lots of interest in their responses. She also gives them plenty of time and space to explore, investigate and independently develop their ideas. However, the childminder does not always use boys' current interests to enhance their literacy skills and build on their mathematical abilities.

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good

The childminder meets children's emotional and physical needs well. She provides good support for children due to move on to school. She talks to them about what to expect and helps them to successfully manage their own basic personal care and hygiene needs. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care and education their children receive. Children are provided with healthy meals and snacks, and the childminder teaches them about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children have plenty of space to play and rest, and confidently move around the home. They know where their favourite toys are stored and are very familiar with the daily routine. Children benefit from regular outings and often visit local community groups, tourist attractions and parks. As a result, children are physically active and experience plenty of fresh air. Also, they develop good social skills, and learn about nature and the world around them.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements these effectively. Children are supervised well, and robust policies and procedures support the childminder's good practice. The childminder shows a strong desire for quality and a good capacity for continual improvement. She regularly meets up with other local childminders to exchange information, and often uses the internet to obtain activity ideas. She also makes good use of early years guidance and regularly updates her training. Consequently, the childminder is continually updating her skills, and keeps up to date with new initiatives and changes in the law. The childminder maintains regular communication with parents, teachers and any other professionals who share children's care and education. As a result, she knows about children's experiences at home and elsewhere, and has a clear picture of their progress, needs and interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422170 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 852297 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Northfield, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years 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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