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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children play happily in this relaxed, caring environment. They form close relationships with the childminder and her assistant and build friendships with each other. Children show they feel safe through their behaviour. They are confident, self-assured individuals who are comfortable in the daily routine. Children make informed choices regarding their play. A book with photographs of all the resources available to them enables children to choose things that they may not be able to see. The childminder and her assistant listen intently to what children have to say. They ask them questions and allow time for children to respond. Children learn to recognise colours and count as they play. They confidently count to seven when building with different-sized blocks. Children carefully stack them on top of each other and proudly show the childminder's assistant what they have done. They continue building until the blocks topple over and then they start building again.

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The provision is good

Children learn independence from an early age. They understand that they need to wash their hands at certain times during the day and they competently feed themselves. The childminder works in partnership with parents and they support children through developmental milestones, such as toilet training. Children benefit from spending time outdoors in the fresh air. They enjoy walks in local woodland listening to the birds and are becoming familiar with the countryside around them. Children have ample opportunity to rest and recharge their energy levels.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection in order to address the issues raised. She monitors her assistant's performance and shares her knowledge, and they meet regularly for more formal discussions in order to refine their practice. The childminder and her assistants talk daily about the activities and the learning opportunities available to the children. She uses her observations of children to assess their abilities and identify ways of supporting their future development, for example encouraging children to recognise colours and find items in the environment of the same colour. The childminder encourages children to bring things in from home that represent the colour of the week. This enables parents to also support their child's learning at home. Activities are adapted to ensure clear differentiation for the older children, so all children's learning is supported appropriately.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for the children in her care. She uses detailed information she gains from parents about their child to plan effectively for individual needs from the start. The childminder and her assistant support children's personal and emotional development well. They praise children and recognise their efforts and achievements. Children seek cuddles and affection and the childminder reassures them about new people coming into her home, such as the inspector.

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need to do better?

20 January 2020 n The childminder places great importance on children's physical well-being. She encourages them to be physically active and they particularly enjoy stretching their muscles while listening to classical music. They have many opportunities to run around and use their imagination in the garden on the aeroplane-shaped climbing equipment. n Children behave well. They respond well to requests made of them. The childminder and her assistants are positive role models for children. They show respect and courtesy towards the children. The children understand the need to tidy the toys away when they have finished playing with them and in readiness for lunchtime. n The childminder evaluates her provision and actively seeks the views and opinions of the parents through questionnaires and verbal discussion. She uses their comments to help her to identify areas of strength in her provision and areas for development. Parents are very happy with the care she provides, and

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need to do better?

they comment that their children really enjoy being in her care. However, the childminder does not make the most of professional development opportunities to continually build knowledge and skills in a broad variety of areas in order to help raise outcomes to an even higher level. n The childminder understands the importance of inclusive practice. Children see positive images through pictures and resources. The childminder tailors care to meet the individual needs of children. Time is spent talking to parents and gathering key words in children's home language in order to support their communication in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands her role and responsibility in protecting children. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect and is fully aware of who to pass her concerns on to. The childminder assesses all areas of her home and garden prior to children's arrival to ensure that they are safe and suitable. She also remains vigilant to the safety and well-being of the children on trips and outings. Children learn to keep themselves safe. They learn how to cross the road safely and how to use large play equipment in the garden safely.

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should:

n enhance professional development opportunities in order to focus more sharply on raising outcomes for children to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319120 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10089204 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 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 34 Date of previous inspection 6 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Sutton Coldfield and works with two assistants. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n 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, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the childminder's provision. n The inspector spoke to a parent and also took account of the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

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

20 January 2020 20 January 2020 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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