Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 December 2015 11 May 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The well-qualified childminder provides interesting activities so that children are well supported in their learning and play. This contributes to their good progress in her care.  Children learn how to treat others with consideration and have a strong sense of right and wrong. The childminder fosters their understanding of good behaviour very well so that children know what is expected of them.  Children's physical and emotional well-being are effectively promoted because the childminder has a good understanding of how to meet their individual needs. This means that children benefit from being cared for in a positive environment.  Parents praise the childminder for the welcoming environment and her skills in helping children to settle quickly. Parents comment that children are often reluctant to leave the childminder's setting at the end of the day, as they thoroughly enjoy their time in her care.

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses a wide range of methods to maintain her professional development. She regularly liaises with other professionals, researches information and frequently attends training. The childminder takes effective steps to enhance the quality of her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use discussions with other providers to share information about the support children need to maintain continuity in their learning.  The childminder has not yet fully explored ways to help children extend their knowledge of differences, such as disability.

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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 discussions with other providers so that relevant information is shared to help maintain continuity in children's learning  provide more opportunities for children to extend their knowledge of disability.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector observed play and learning activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form and read written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder gives a high priority to the safety of children and ensures she keeps up to date with relevant changes. This ensures she is well informed about the procedures to report any concerns about the welfare of children. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's medical needs. She meticulously follows guidance set out by health professionals and maintain good levels of care to promote children's physical well-being. Parents are pleased their children have opportunities to join in with activities, such as number games and phonics, that complement their learning at school. The childminder's self-evaluation is robust and she responds positively to suggestions from parents and children. She adapts activities in line with children's interests, and provides more of the healthy meals they enjoy. All recommendations from the last inspection have been effectively addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains detailed information about what children can do when they first start in her setting. This ensures she has a good understanding of their development, in order to provide stimulating activities that help them learn through play. She encourages lots of discussions around their interests to extend children's communication skills. The experienced childminder provides many opportunities for children to express their creative skills and they enjoy imaginative role-play activities. She encourages children to count to high numbers and to practise their early writing skills. Children are eager to learn because the childminder gives lots of praise for effort and achievement. She displays many examples of children's work and this helps to promote high levels of self-esteem. They visit local libraries and borrow a wide range of books so that they sustain their interest in reading. Children have many opportunities to learn about communities and other cultures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

They develop good self-help skills as they select resources for play and put away their coats on return from school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time in the care of the childminder, who provides a warm, welcoming environment. Children confidently mix with others and they actively contribute to group discussions. They are willing to listen as older children speak and then take turns at expressing their views. Children have a good understanding of the reasons for eating healthy meals. They recognise that vegetables and fruit are healthy options. The childminder fills in a reward chart so that they are motivated to try a range of foods, and to eat well. Children regularly walk to local parks and learn about the benefits of regular exercise through discussions with the childminder. They often contribute their own ideas about activities to maintain their good health. Children learn to keep safe due to regular fire drills. Children are at ease in the care of the childminder and share plenty of information about their experiences at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY235454 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 870013 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Sparkhill, Birmingham. She operates during term time from 7am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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