Childminder in Birmingham

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children and their families well. She provides a homely and well-organised environment to meet children's needs. Children form good relationships with the childminder and happily move around the house choosing what to play with from the good range of resources. The childminder provides good support for children at different stages of development in their communication and language skills. Very young children babble happily while they play, and she offers good support as they begin to develop their speaking skills. The childminder gives children time to respond when she questions them about what they are doing. Children enjoy playing in the sand as they scoop the sand to fill containers. The childminder uses these opportunities to encourage children to count and learn words such as 'full' and 'empty'. Children have freedom to make their own choices and to investigate the outside space. For example, younger

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The provision is good

children independently select cars, tractors and trucks to play with. The childminder knows the children are keen to play outdoors. She ensures they have access to the garden every day, where they also benefit from fresh air and exercise. Children explore the natural world as they look for insects under logs. The childminder adopts a positive approach to managing behaviour to help foster children's self- esteem. Children show a love for books. They sit in the cosy book area under the stairs selecting their favourite books. The childminder uses puppets to keep children interested and entertained.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly meets up with other childminders so that children have opportunities to socialise. She uses these opportunities to share practice ideas, support each other and glean information about changes in early years. However, she has not developed an ambitious programme to continually improve her professional knowledge aimed at achieving exceptional outcomes for children. n The childminder observes children as they play and takes photographs to share with parents. However, she has not fully developed assessment routines to help her check on the progress of children's learning more closely. n Children enjoy using their imagination as they play with the wide selection of vehicles and watch eagerly as cars race down the ramp at speed. The childminder talks to children about the cars going fast and slow. This supports their language development. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children

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need to do better?

develop strong bonds with the childminder. She is caring and attentive to children's needs and this helps them to settle quickly and enjoy their time in her care. n Parents are happy with how the childminder cares for their children. They say

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need to do better?

23 September 2019 the childminder is reliable, friendly and professional and their children enjoy attending. The childminder gives regular feedback to parents about their children's daily activities, routines and progress. n The childminder reflects on her practice and the changes she would like to introduce, for example developing the growing area so children can plant vegetables and fruits, such as strawberries. n The childminder's home is clean and well organised. She ensures children maintain a healthy lifestyle. Children bring a packed lunch and the childminder ensures they have regular healthy snacks and drinks. She make sure that children understand how to keep themselves healthy by washing their hands before meals and after toileting. n The childminder takes children on regular trips in the community. Children enjoy playdays with other childminders, and visit country parks where they can run around in wide open spaces. They enjoy being close to the airport where they

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need to do better?

see aeroplanes landing and taking off. This helps children to develop good social skills and gain an understanding of the wider world. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about what to do in the event of a fire and about effective road safety. n The childminder works well with local schools to ensure a consistent approach to supporting children's learning. When children are ready to move to school, she ensures they develop the skills they need for the next stage in their lives. She encourages children to be independent in doing things for themselves, such as dressing and undressing.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She has a good understanding of how to monitor and report any concerns about a child's welfare and knows the different signs to look for. The childminder ensures her home is safe and secure. She has clear procedures displayed in the event that she needs to evacuate the premises, and goes through this with children and visitors. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder has a detailed safeguarding folder containing a range of safeguarding guidance, which she shares with parents.

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should:

n improve assessment routines further to help identify as early as possible where children might make quicker progress in their learning n sharpen the focus on professional development to develop teaching practice to the highest possible level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228509 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10061570 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 1 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 15 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in the Sheldon area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a recognised qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about her policies and procedures. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views about the childminder and her childcare provision.

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Inspection activities

23 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

23 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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