Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Carla Campbell
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
15 Nov 2018
- Inspectors verified
Rupinder Phullar
- Early years verified
Good
- Leadership and management verified
Outstanding
- Outcomes verified
Outstanding
- Overall effectiveness verified
Outstanding
- Personal development, behaviour and welfare verified
Outstanding
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Teaching, learning and assessment verified
Outstanding
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY296078
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Grade profile
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- OverallOutstanding
- Early yearsGood
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- OutcomesOutstanding
- Personal development, behaviour and welfareOutstanding
- Teaching, learning and assessmentOutstanding
11% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Outstanding (17,905 inspections).
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In line with other reports of this type graded Outstanding.
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Strengths
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- Children have excellent social skills and extremely positive attitudes towards learning. p.3
- Children's behaviour is exemplary, and they follow house rules extremely well. p.1
- The childminder forms highly effective and very strong partnerships with parents. p.1
- Highly accurate assessments of children's learning are effectively utilised to inform future planning and ensure children receive superb levels of support for the next steps in their learning. p.3
- For example, children follow extremely high standards of hygiene practices and thrive in managing tasks. p.1
Concerns
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No strong criticism found.
Next steps
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- The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. p.2
- The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. p.2
- The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. p.2
- The inspector looked at a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises. p.2
- The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. p.2
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Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 778
- about usual (typical 679)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 38, typical 42
- Average sentence
- 14 words
- Next steps
- 5
- typical 1
- Hedged sentences
- 2%
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Full report text
Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date 27 March 2015
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This inspection: Outstanding 1
Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1
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The provision is outstanding
n The childminder is an exceptional role model. She is consistently polite, courteous and respectful. Children's behaviour is exemplary, and they follow house rules extremely well. They play very well together, show empathy, take turns and share. n The childminder provides excellent levels of support to extend children's language and communication skills. For instance, she questions children expertly, uses every opportunity to repeat back children's communications and introduces new vocabulary. n The childminder promotes children's confidence, independence and self-care skills exceptionally well. For example, children follow extremely high standards of hygiene practices and thrive in managing tasks. They independently choose from the wealth of resources which are easily accessible to them. n The childminder forms highly effective and very strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed and ensures that she promotes children's learning and care
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The provision is outstanding
at the highest level. Parents are extremely satisfied with the outstanding service that they receive. n The childminder conscientiously monitors children's progress. She effectively identifies children's interests and meticulously plans experiences to motivate and challenge children to learn. Children make rapid progress in their learning. n Children's safety and security are of paramount importance. The childminder is vigilant in recognising potential hazards and is meticulous in taking relevant precautions to assure children's welfare and well-being.
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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
n continue to target professional development plans and training to enhance the already excellent quality of teaching, and evaluate the impact on children's learning.
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What the setting needs to do to improve further
Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.
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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding
The childminder is passionate about and dedicated to her role. She meticulously evaluates children's involvement and enjoyment in activities to make changes and keep them eager to learn. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very strong knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse. She knows how to act swiftly and appropriately should she have any concerns regarding a child in her care. Excellent systems are in place to accurately monitor the educational programmes and the progress children make. The childminder has made strong links with other professionals and uses these opportunities to consistently enhance her practice to improve the experiences children have. As part of her thorough evaluation of the provision, the childminder has recognised the potential to continue to build on her expert knowledge and skills through continuous professional development.
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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding
The experienced childminder provides consistently high standards of teaching. Her approach and her delivery of a superb range of activities ensure children have tremendous fun as they learn. The childminder continually and frequently observes children as they play and swiftly incorporates their interests. Highly accurate assessments of children's learning are effectively utilised to inform future planning and ensure children receive superb levels of support for the next steps in their learning. The childminder skilfully extends their learning even further by asking them interesting questions to help them think and be creative. Children confidently use numbers and count during activities. They are keen to solve problems and persevere exceptionally well at tasks. For example, they repeatedly scoop for toys during water play and tip them into a bowl.
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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding
Children's physical and emotional well-being are given the highest regard. The childminder follows children's natural desire to be independent exceedingly well. She encourages them to make their own choices during play and to help in routines, such as serving food at mealtimes and dressing themselves. Children are seen as unique individuals. The childminder tailors their care and learning experiences expertly to match their individual needs. Children's confidence and high self-esteem are nurtured through genuine praise. Equality, diversity and positive values are at the heart of the childminder's practice. Children embrace the differences and similarities between themselves and others in this truly inclusive setting.
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Outcomes for children are outstanding
Children are developing highly effective skills needed for their learning and their eventual move on to school. They are confident and self-assured individuals. Children have excellent social skills and extremely positive attitudes towards learning. They engage in activities extremely well for their age and stage of development. Children confidently communicate their views to adults and their peers. They talk about previous experiences and explain some aspects in detail, which demonstrates their ability to express their views competently.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY296078 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069999 Type of provision Childminder
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Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 27 March 2015
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 6am until 8pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She is able to provide overnight care on request.
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Registers
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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Registers
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