Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 7 February 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

 Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder knows them very well. She uses her observations and assessments effectively to identify the next steps in their learning. The childminder provides every child with a wide range of experiences that cover all areas of learning.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder follows children's interests and plans a range of activities to promote their learning. She successfully joins in with their chosen play and interacts well with them to enhance learning further.  Children are happy and content in the childminder's home. They build secure relationships with the childminder, which effectively promotes their well-being.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gains clear information from parents about their children's starting points and continually exchanges information with them about their children's progress. The childminder shares children's next steps

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This provision is good

in learning so these can be continued at home.  The childminder is a good role model. She gives children clear guidance about her expectations for their behaviour, and teaches them to share and to take turns. As a result, children behave extremely well and play confidently together.  The childminder has a good understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities, and robust procedures are in place to protect children from harm. The childminder completes regular safeguarding and first-aid training to refresh her knowledge and promote children's safety and welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give the children enough time to respond to questions to enhance their learning further.  Children do not have enough opportunities to develop their own ideas and creative thinking through exploration and investigation.

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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 the most of every opportunity to encourage children to make links in their learning, through giving them more time to think and respond to questions  provide even more opportunities for children to explore and investigate using all of their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily 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 the children during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of the different ways children learn. She provides an array of experiences that help children gain the skills needed in readiness for school. For example, children have lots of opportunities to make marks and develop their pencil control. They enjoy looking at a range of books and excitedly join in with singing their favourite nursery rhymes. The childminder encourages children to count and recognise numbers through a range of planned activities. Children enjoy playing with the bugs. Their learning is extended as the childminder encourages them to take them into the garden and hide them in the sand. Children make bug houses and the childminder uses some good questioning to encourage them to think about the differences and similarities with different types of bugs. However, at times she does not give the children enough time to respond to her questioning. Consequently, learning is not

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who attend. This is good

promoted to the optimum level. Children enjoy using their imagination as they play in the role-play kitchen and dress and feed the dolls. However, some opportunities to build on children's strong sense of creativity and exploration are not fully exploited.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming, and children are confident within their surroundings. They move around the childminder's home with ease, accessing a wide range of toys and equipment. Children settle quickly because the childminder ensures every child's needs are effectively met. Children show independence as they make lots of choices in their play. They understand and follow good hygiene practices and develop self- help skills relative to their age. Children experience plenty of fresh air as they play outside daily. They develop their physical skills as they use a wide variety of equipment, such as bicycles, ride-on toys and bats and balls. Children gain social skills and a greater awareness of the world around them as they visit various toddler groups and go on outings in the local environment. The childminder regularly talks to the children about keeping themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. All required documentation is meticulously maintained and the childminder effectively shares her policies and procedures with parents. The childminder places a strong focus on her professional development. She attends regular training to ensure she keeps up to date with any changes in early years. The childminder continually reflects on her practice and evaluates her provision. She tracks the progress children are making to ensure any gaps in their learning are identified. The childminder takes on board feedback from parents and children to successfully identify weaknesses in practice and ensure continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504589 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 872302 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 7 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1985 and lives in the Kings Norton area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an 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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