Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 25 February 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 knows what children can do and she observes their play to identify their emerging needs. She uses this information to plan a wide range of interesting and challenging experiences that children enjoy and learn from. Children make good progress from their starting points in readiness for school.  Children make choices from a wide range of resources on offer and willingly help the childminder with manageable tasks. These help to develop their independence skills effectively.  The childminder creates a welcoming environment where children's emotional needs are effectively met. They demonstrate a strong attachment with the childminder, who treats them with warmth, consideration and kindness. This supports children's self- confidence and they are self-assured.  Children's good health is promoted well. The childminder provides them with healthy snacks and nutritious, home-cooked meals. Children regularly walk to school, go to the

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This provision is good

park and play in the childminder's garden, so they spend lots of time in the fresh air.  The childminder works closely with other childminders and reads publications regularly to keep up to date with legislative changes. This helps her to promote good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give older children enough opportunities to extend their thinking skills to the highest level.  The childminder has not identified successful ways to encourage some parents to share what they know their children are learning at home. This means she does not have all relevant information to plan very precisely for children's future learning.

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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

 give older children the opportunity and the time that they need to fully develop their thinking skills  develop even more effective ways to encourage parents to share information about what their children are learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children. She spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor environment. She carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including a sample of policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and reviewed written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs of abuse and understands the importance of reporting any concerns promptly. She is knowledgeable about safeguarding legislation and current guidance. The childminder assesses the risks within the physical environment. This helps to promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder monitors children's development effectively to maintain a good overview of their progress. This has a positive impact on children's learning opportunities. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children and responds positively to any suggestions they make. Systems are in place to share information with staff in other early years settings when the time comes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a stimulating environment for children. She interacts well with children and she extends their vocabulary by adding new words as they play. Younger children have lots of opportunities to hear and learn new words and to develop their speech and language skills. The childminder plays alongside them and responds to what they say. This helps younger children to develop the confidence to share their views. Older children confidently recall past events and competently share what they know with others. This helps to consolidate their learning. As children play, the childminder skilfully weaves in opportunities to count and talk about size, length and quantity. She successfully builds on their growing mathematical understanding. She praises children frequently and this helps raise their confidence. She increases their self-esteem and motivates them to keep trying. Older children express their ideas creatively and younger ones learn to recognise

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder displays photographs and examples of children's achievements. She nurtures their sense of belonging and self-esteem effectively. Good hygiene practices are well promoted. Children learn that handwashing is important to help maintain their good health. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's care and learning experiences while they are with her. This helps to reassure parents. Children know what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder is a good role model and children learn to treat others with respect. She teaches them about safety while encouraging them to take controlled risks and learn new skills. Children have regular opportunities to develop their social skills and learn to successfully interact in different situations. They regularly go on outings and mix with other children and adults. Children develop positive attitudes, including tolerance and mutual respect for others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident, self- assured individuals who are inspired to learn. They have good speaking and listening skills. Children are sociable and love to share what they know with their friends and others. They are imaginative and creative. Children are developing the key skills that they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 550013 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 869470 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987. She lives in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham. The provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

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