Childminder 227523

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant get to know children and their families well. They pay careful attention to developing positive relationships. Children are content, happy and comfortable attending. The childminder and her assistant find out about children's care routines and adhere to these throughout the day. Children fully participate in the daily routine. They help with certain tasks, such as tidying up. Children are confident to lead their own learning. They make choices about what they want to play with or do. Overall, children develop a positive attitude towards learning. They are motivated to play, explore and learn.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses good teaching methods with children, applying an ethos that stems from her early years studies and research. The organisation of the environment and resources is well thought out to evoke children's creativity and ignite their imaginations. The childminder and her assistant are both well qualified for the role. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision. She reviews what is going well and sets herself some aspects for development, such as furthering her safeguarding training.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of fun and enjoy attending. For example, children like role-play and pretend games. They care for the baby dolls inside and make tea outside using the mud kitchen. Children learn to play cooperatively, solve problems and work together. For example, older children help younger children to complete puzzles at the table. The childminder has realistic expectations of children's development and ensures they gain all the skills they need for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder conducts research, networks with other providers and accesses training. She meets with her assistant regularly and supervises her closely. However, there is scope to make better use of professional development to raise the teaching practice to the highest possible level. The childminder considers the workload and well-being of her assistant carefully. She has measures in place to monitor these and provide her with any support needed in these areas. n The childminder and her assistant observe children routinely and assess their abilities. They provide children with varied activities that promote different aspects of their learning. However, children, especially those who are most able, do not consistently benefit from high levels of challenge to promote excellent progress. There is room to embed the new planning and build further links between children's next steps in learning and the activities provided.

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need to do better?

Nevertheless, the childminder monitors children's progress. She uses this information effectively to narrow any achievement gaps. n Children's communication, language and literacy are well promoted. The

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need to do better?

3 September 2019 childminder and her assistant continually talk to children, ask lots of questions and encourage them to share their thoughts. Children enjoy singing familiar rhymes and exploring stories with puppets and props. n Children are well cared for. The childminder and her assistant talk to children and their parents about the benefits of healthy eating. Children enjoy physical activities. They practise their balance and coordination as they ride on a see-saw in the garden in pairs. Children develop independence in managing their own care needs as they wash their hands before snacks and meals. n The childminder is very inclusive. For example, she finds out about and values the home languages of children who speak English as an additional language. She helps children learn about people, places and communities beyond their own experiences. This broadens their understanding of the world. n The childminder and her assistant manage children's behaviour well. They are

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need to do better?

calm, encouraging and positive. Children listen, respond to instructions, and are respectful and polite. The childminder and her assistant provide children with activities where they find out about themselves and their family members and discuss emotions and feelings. Children delight in drawing portraits of themselves or their relatives with the necessary features and facial expressions. n Partnership working is strong. The childminder shares detailed information with parents, professionals and other providers about children's care and learning. Parents are extremely happy with the service provided. This helps foster good continuity for children between the setting, home and other settings. n The environment is secure, clean and tidy. Daily risk assessment checks help to minimise any hazards. This helps to keep children safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is well organised. She successfully implements a range of records, documents and policies that help to safeguard children and foster their welfare. The childminder and her assistant attend regular child protection training. They can identify different indicators or abuse or neglect. The childminder and her assistant have a sound understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the risk of radicalisation. The childminder has also recently attended a childhood trauma course to help her better understand things that may affect children in their early lives. The childminder and her assistant know how to monitor and report different types of concerns. This helps to protect children from harm.

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should:

n embed planning and build further links between children's next steps in learning and the activities provided, to offer most-able children even higher levels of

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should:

3 September 2019 challenge n sharpen the focus of supervision and professional development to build confidence of assistants and develop teaching practice to the highest possible level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227523 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10115951 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 26 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in the Hall Green area of Birmingham. She operates from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year around. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She employs an assistant who holds a relevant qualification at level 2. The childminder offers funded places for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation of a story session with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder about the learning environment. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection about how they safeguard children, foster their physical well-being and promote learning. n The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's learning records, policies and procedures. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.

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Inspection activities

3 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

3 September 2019 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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