Childminder 228211

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 13 November 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is consistently high. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how young children learn. She knows the children very well and uses highly accurate observations to tailor activities to meet their individual learning needs.  Children flourish in this very welcoming and extremely nurturing environment. They very confidently explore their surroundings and learn skills that will help them make the best possible progress in readiness for the move on to school. Children access an excellent range of first-rate activities and experiences which promotes all aspects of their play and learning very successfully.  Highly comprehensive systems are in place to monitor and check the quality of teaching and learning. Assessments are rigorous and activities are planned to ensure every child's enjoyment and achievements are assured and optimal challenge is provided.  Partnerships with parents are superb and information is shared very effectively. The

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This provision is outstanding

involvement of parents in their child's learning and care ensures that children's individual needs are very quickly identified and exceptionally well met.  The childminder is passionate about her role and is an excellent and highly positive role model. She consistently uses applied strategies and clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. The childminder instils a strong sense of well-being and belonging. Children feel extremely safe and secure in her care.  The childminder has an excellent knowledge of all requirements, which she translates into highly effective practice. Monitoring of all aspects of practice to inform continuous improvement is robust and supports her exceptional provision.  Accurate monitoring of the quality of teaching and children's progress helps the childminder to maintain outstanding levels of achievement. Parents are provided with a very accurate overview of their child's progress.

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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

 continue with professional development that increases the potential to maintain the exceptionally high standard of care and continually meet the ever-changing needs of children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for the care of children.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities and assessed the impact they have on the children.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises and evidence of the childminder's training.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures and children's development records, and talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents detailed in questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places an extremely high priority on promoting children's ongoing safety and welfare. She has an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. The childminder is well qualified and highly experienced. She is extremely professional and provides an exemplary service for young children and their families. The childminder recognises the benefits of continuous professional development. She has identified the need to continue to complete research and training to re-enforce her already excellent knowledge of child development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder takes very good account of children's interests and follows their lead in play. She has clear plans in place to support individual children. Children talk confidently about what they enjoy doing while in the childminder's care. This includes reading books, putting numbers on the magnetic board and completing puzzles. The childminder's interaction with the children is superb. During activities, she takes time to listen with genuine interest to what children have to say. She asks them very meaningful questions to make them think, in order to improve their understanding and learning. For example, she recalls recent events and outings, encouraging children to talk about their visit to the library and a local cafe. During story time the childminder encourages children to think about the colour and size of each dinosaur and they correctly talk about the 'big one'. Discussions take place about opposites and the childminder introduces concepts such as

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

long and short, fast and slow. Children's concentration is exceptional. They sustain long periods of play with their favourite rail track and trains. The childminder strengthens their learning exceptionally well as she links puzzles and stories to their interest in trains, which children thoroughly enjoy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is very patient and highly organised. Children greatly benefit from their time spent with her. Her extremely child-centred approach ensures children's emotional well-being is exceptionally well supported. Children's health and physical development are given high priority. They have excellent opportunities to spend time outdoors and eat healthy, nutritious meals. Children's behaviour is excellent and they are beginning to learn how to keep safe. For example, they know that red berries are for birds to eat. They become highly independent in their personal care and know why they wash their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make swift progress in their learning. Children are highly confident, active and enthusiastic learners. Children's literacy and mathematical development are excellent. They are able to identify the letters that make up their name. Children learn about the wider world and begin to understand about the needs of others. Excellent consideration is given to making sure children are emotionally and socially ready for a smooth move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228211 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 854723 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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