Childminder 227618

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 is very experienced and is committed to the children and families she cares for. For example, when children and families face challenges in their lives the childminder completes relevant training to help provide appropriate support for them. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder, who provides a warm, caring and safe environment. The childminder finds out from parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities before they start. She uses this information effectively to plan for children's individual learning and next steps. The childminder provides a wide curriculum that is based on children's interests and what she knows they like and enjoy. Furthermore, all resources are easily accessible to them, so they can instigate their own play. The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for children's behaviour. She implements effective behaviour management strategies. This helps children to gain

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The provision is good

a good understanding of right from wrong at an early age. The childminder praises children for their efforts as they overcome fears of getting messy when they explore shaving foam. They rub their hands in the foam and giggle with delight when they clap their hands and watch the foam fly around the room, covering them and the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes time to get to know the children and their families from the start. She invites parents and children to visit as part of the settling-in process. The childminder then observes the children and establishes their starting points with parents. Children settle very well. They make rapid progress in their learning and form close bonds with the childminder. n Children benefit from a range of outdoor learning experiences. For instance, children visit local parks and shops, and regularly attend a childminder group where they socialise with their peers. This helps to develop their knowledge and understanding about the world and communities beyond their own. n Children confidently develop the skills they need for their future learning. They listen attentively and respond to familiar stories and the childminder introduces small-world play figures. Children have an age-appropriate understanding of

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mathematics. For instance, toddlers confidently count objects as they play or during dressing, such as counting 'one, two, three' as they put their legs in their trousers and jump up. n The childminder promotes communication and language in her setting. For example, she uses the correct pronunciation of words, which she encourages children to repeat if they say something inaccurately. However, the childminder often asks children lots of questions in quick succession. This results in children not being left with enough time to think and respond before answering, which does not help to fully support their speaking skills as well as possible.

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21 January 2020 n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence and manage their own self-care skills. For example, she encourages them to wash their hands before eating, after toileting and messy play. The childminder offers children a range of fruits at snack-time and oversees the packed lunches provided by their parents. This helps children to learn about the importance of staying healthy. n The childminder works effectively in partnerships with parents and regularly shares information about children's development and activities, which helps fully involve them in their children's learning. They comment very positively that their children enjoy attending and will often run in without looking back. They also comment that they are confident knowing their children are looked after and thriving in an environment that they love. n The childminder effectively reflects on her setting and practice. She has

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developed good links with other professionals in her area over time, and they help to support her in her work. The childminder works effectively in partnerships with other local childminders, nurseries and schools children attend. She regularly shares information with them to enhance children's experiences and maintain continuity in their learning. n The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date and seeks additional training, including learning about mental health in young children. However, although her skills and knowledge are good, she does not fully consider further ongoing and continual professional development opportunities precisely focused on enhancing the quality of her teaching to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is experienced and fully understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is confident in her ability to identify and report concerns to other agencies if required. The childminder ensures that safeguarding and children's welfare are of paramount importance. She carefully considers the planning of activities to ensure safety of all children. Children are encouraged to understand about things that may cause them harm, such as how to cross the road safely when out and about. She ensures children are continuously supervised while in her care and completes daily checks on her home to identify and eliminate any potential risks.

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should:

n provide more time for children to think and respond to questions to fully support their language development, particularly speaking skills n extend professional development and focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227618 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069969 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She also provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder viewed the areas of the home used by children and discussed how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection to find out how she assesses and plans for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and considered the impact on their learning. n Documents and training certificates were sampled by the inspector, including records relating to suitability of members of the household. n The inspector viewed feedback from parents and took their views into consideration.

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Inspection activities

21 January 2020 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

21 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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