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 greets children warmly and they settle quickly into the environment. Their emotional well-being is a high priority. They develop good friendships with their peers and at an early age they begin to cooperate, share and take turns. Children help each other. They pick up dropped toys and hand these back to the other children. The childminder models good manners with the children, who use 'please' and 'thank you' well during conversation. Children are secure in the childminder's care. They are confident, interested and motivated to learn. Daily risk assessments carried out by the childminder support children's safe play in the home. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene. They become independent in managing their personal care needs. They enjoy healthy snacks and regular drinks during the day. Children learn about similarities and differences. They look for 'big' and 'small' toy zebras and dinosaurs. They group

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animals together and consider where ducks like to be. The childminder uses changes to her voice tone to accentuate differences in size and to captivate children's interest further. Early mathematics is skilfully introduced by the childminder. She helps children to build on what they know and remember, such as reciting numbers in sequence from one to nine. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She plans for each child's learning so that they will acquire the skills they need for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder forms good relationships with parents at the start of a child's placement. She speaks to parents about their child's likes and dislikes and what their interests are to settle them into the routines. She shares information with parents about their child's day. One child shared a comment about the childminder and said, 'She makes very good food and is very nice.' That said, the childminder does not always make the most of what parents know about their child's development when they first start in order to help her to plan even more precisely from the outset. n Accurate assessment of each child focuses on children's next steps. The childminder uses what she knows well. She plans an exciting, varied range of activities to meet children's individual needs. Children attend local groups, where they learn to play and socialise. They take part in creative activities and learn about local events and celebrations. For example, children have been talking

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about Remembrance Day in the local community. However, at times, the childminder misses opportunities to consider the full range of families in our diverse society so that children begin to understand and value all people. n Children enjoy creative play. They begin to use tools to explore the environment. A recent trip to local woods has sparked children's thirst to learn. They explore words as they 'splashed' in puddles wearing their wellies. They learn about

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16 October 2019 colours as they talk about 'blue ones'. They recall past events with excitement. The childminder ignites children's imagination as they make binoculars out of cardboard tubes. She introduces new words to help to develop children's communication. Children hold their binoculars to their eyes and pretend to look for bears in the woods. They look at each other through them and laugh together. They find a family rabbit and follow it, watching through their binoculars. n Children's behaviour is good. They play well together and enjoy helping each other. They show a sense of caring for others and their feelings. Children are beginning to understand how their behaviour can affect others. Children follow simple instructions and quickly tidy away toys before starting a new activity. The childminder has clear expectations of good behaviour and gently reminds children about what is right and wrong. She is warm and nurturing. When

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children arrive, she allows them time to settle before they separate from any favourite toys. This supports their emotional well-being. n A wide range of resources supports children's emerging physical skills. They are developing a preference for right or left hand when drawing. Younger children make large movements as they colour in their pictures. Older children begin to follow their own lead as they draw around objects of their choice, such as a car. They learn how to hold pens correctly as they become more skilled. They move with agility around the environment and climb on and off furniture with ease. Children hold an egg timer and turn it up and down as they watch the sand pour between the top and bottom. The childminder counts the time it takes for the sand to pass through and encourages children to join in. She reminds them of the correct number sequence so they begin to understand what comes next.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. She has attended training and is familiar with the local authority procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder conducts a daily risk assessment of the environment to ensure that the premises are secure and that children can play safely.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for children to explore different families in our diverse communities n consider more ways to encourage parents to share even more information about their children's development when they first start.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440109 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10075036 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 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 11 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during the inspection. She evaluated an activity with the childminder and considered the impact teaching has on children's learning. n All areas of the premises were viewed. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she completes her risk assessments to support the safety of the children attending. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including policies and evidence of the suitability of the adults living in the household. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children attending.

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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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