Grey Carolyn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 27 May 2010

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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 childminder has extremely high expectations of herself. She has taken advantage of wide-ranging opportunities to raise the quality of her provision to outstanding levels.  Children make excellent progress in their learning because the childminder uses versatile teaching methods. Children's sense of achievement is thoroughly promoted. The childminder inspires their self-belief exceedingly well. They are eager to learn and to try new experiences.  The childminder makes systematic assessments of children to plan for their further learning. She ensures any gaps in learning close rapidly.  Children are highly disciplined in their play and interaction with others. The childminder treats children with respect and talks in a calm, gentle manner. Children copy this behaviour and are extremely polite.  Children's understanding of communities and people is promoted considerably as they visit a wide range of venues. They learn about the natural environment through

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This provision is outstanding

exciting outings to parks and nature centres.  The childminder maintains a three-way flow of communication between herself, parents and other providers children attend. The extremely successful partnerships ensure children receive the support they need to make strides in their learning and development.  Children develop excellent social and emotional skills for the next stage in their learning. They attend large groups away from the childminder's home and are able to concentrate and participate in structured activities.

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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

 enhance the already excellent opportunities to help younger children learn the reasons for eating healthily.

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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 teaching and learning activities indoors and outside.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  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 children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The proactive childminder is highly committed to the learning and care of children. She carries out research and undertakes extensive training to enhance her skills. She has used her recently acquired knowledge of how boys learn to raise their attainment to exceptional levels. The childminder works extremely closely with parents, some of whom have used her services for the care of siblings over time. Parents are especially delighted with the wide range of activities, excellent communication and the childminder's flexible approach. She has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection robustly and carries out comprehensive risk assessments to promote children's welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has up-to-date contact numbers for safeguarding agencies in the event that she should have to report concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The experienced childminder is adept at engaging children during activities, so that they are fully engrossed. She has a thorough understanding of what each child needs and is able to provide teaching that constantly extends their abilities. She provides lots of activities outdoors that children enjoy immensely. Meaningful conversations help pre- school children to think and solve problems. They make discoveries by measuring plant growth and record their findings. Children make simple calculations and independently estimate quantities. The innovative childminder uses resources, such as logs, to help children with ordering numbers. She understands that children like to share what they do and listens attentively to what they say. The childminder provides a wide range of resources, including some to support children's creative skills, such as drawing. The environment is highly stimulating and children have rich learning experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are highly valued and thrive in the childminder's care. They have the run of the rooms and move around freely in their surroundings, often choosing to play outside. Children's self-awareness is promoted exceptionally well. They have opportunities to lead during activities and direct their own play. Children develop an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles as they enjoy balanced meals and talk about routines, such as dental hygiene. The childminder acknowledges the benefits of extending younger children's understanding of healthy foods. Children have opportunities for quiet activities and sleep as part of their individual routines, meeting their needs superbly.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make remarkable progress from their starting points. Children are extremely confident speakers. Their independence skills are well developed and they learn to attend to their personal needs. Children enjoy making marks and pre-school children develop excellent levels in early literacy and numeracy. Children are prepared exceedingly well for their learning at nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY103212 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 872423 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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

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Telephone number

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