Childminder 228209

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2016 8 June 2009

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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 childminder is very experienced. She provides a range of interesting experiences and activities that is aimed at children's interests and abilities. This promotes children's enjoyment and eagerness to participate.  The childminder knows children in her care well and sensitively meets their individual needs to support their well-being. Children form close and trusting bonds with the childminder and settle quickly.  There are good partnerships in place with schools. Effective methods to share information are established. These help to support continuity of care and learning for children.  Children develop a good level of independence. The childminder supports them as they manage tasks for themselves, such as making Mother's Day gifts.  Relationships between children and the childminder are relaxed and positive. Children receive plenty of praise from the childminder to boost their self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children enjoy some outside activities, they are not given enough opportunities to choose to play outdoors should they wish to do so.

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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 even better use of outdoor play opportunities, so that children who choose to play outside are able to do so.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of parents' views on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. This means that she has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare or safety of children in her care. The childminder seeks the views of parents as part of her self-evaluation process and considers these when identifying improvements. Parents are very complimentary about the service and are happy with the progress their children make. The childminder shares information with teachers about children's progress. For example, she knows how they are progressing at school and how individual children prefer to learn. This enables her to support and complement children's learning at school. She extends her knowledge and skills by regularly attending training and sharing her good practice with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are encouraged to follow their own interests and develop further the skills they gain from school. The childminder understands how children learn and provides stimulating activities that they enjoy. Children enthusiastically include others in their play. They use their developing imagination and communication skills to make up their own stories when playing. Children use resources to create imaginary scenarios and discuss with each other what they are doing. For example, they talk to each other about what they intend to buy when they go shopping. This helps to promote their communication skills. The childminder listens carefully to children and adapts her planning to their interests and suggestions as they discuss what activities they enjoy. Children access a variety of resources and are encouraged to be adventurous as they develop their creative ideas. Children enjoy making Mother's Day gifts. They use a range of interesting craft

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

materials to make cards, flowers and gift bags. Younger children practise their early writing skills. Older children compose poetry to accompany the cards they are making. The childminder monitors children's development and ensure any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and shared with their parents and teachers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well and treat each other with respect. The childminder is a positive role model and provides children with clear messages about behaviour and boundaries. Children cooperate well with each other. They play well together and actively involve their friends in their chosen activities. The indoor space is organised well and the needs of the children are considered. Space is available for children to read a book or enjoy some quiet time if they wish to do so. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is promoted. They enjoy nutritious snacks, such as fruit and yoghurt. The childminder prepares a home- cooked meal for children at the end of the day. There are well established routines that encourage children to learn about good hygiene practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228209 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 866362 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in the Erdington area of Birmingham. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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