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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. She is kind, friendly and welcoming. She provides a safe, caring and nurturing environment. The childminder has a robust settling-in procedure. She works closely with parents to identify children's initial starting points and capabilities. The childminder encourages parents to bring their children for settling-in visits before they start. This supports children's emotional security and sense of belonging. In addition, the childminder follows their home routines and finds out about any individual needs of young babies. This helps children to make a smooth move to her setting and they settle with ease.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children. She plans activities that motivate them to play and learn. Children develop early writing skills as they make marks with paint and glue. The childminder helps them to identify different colours as they build with coloured bricks. Children thoroughly enjoy joining in with singing and moving their bodies to action songs. Children behave well and demonstrate good manners. They respond positively to adults and each other. The childminder helps them to learn how to share resources and take turns. Children take responsibility for small tasks. For example, they help to tidy away toys and put rubbish in the bin.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is sensitive to children's needs. This helps to foster their security and emotional well-being. For example, younger children happily explore their environment and are reassured that the childminder is nearby. Children readily approach the childminder for cuddles and comfort when needed. n Children benefit from opportunities to visit places within the community with the childminder and explore new areas of interest. Children attend classes in Spanish, dance and phonics. They also go to the park every day and visit the library or attend childminding groups. The childminder uses these opportunities to ensure all children enjoy a range of experiences to help prepare them for future success. n The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's care needs and offers advice and support around developmental stages, such as toilet training. She recognises the importance of children becoming more independent with

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their self-help skills before starting nursery or school. n The childminder interacts skilfully with children to support their good communication and language skills. For instance, she talks to them throughout the day and provides an ongoing commentary alongside their play. n The childminder supports children to develop their early mathematical skills. She provides opportunities for them to learn to count in their everyday routines and

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27 January 2020 activities. For example, she skilfully uses children's interest in building bricks to count how many they have stacked. Children are beginning to use size language as they talk about items being 'big' or 'small'. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly shares information about children's development and activities. Parents comment very positively about the childminder and the progress that their children are making. n The childminder helps to promote health and well-being effectively. She teaches children about the importance of good hygiene routines. For instance, children are encouraged to wash their hands regularly and to cover their mouths when coughing to help prevent germs spreading. n Children develop good literacy skills. The childminder fosters a love of books as she shares stories and books with children. She uses props and other resources to bring the story to life. Children develop an understanding of phonics as they

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sing songs that help them to learn about letters and the sounds they represent. n Children benefit from a broad curriculum. The childminder knows them well. She understands what children like to play with and uses these interests effectively to plan activities to support their learning. However, the childminder does not always use precise assessment information to help her to plan activities that focus closely on what individual children need to learn next. n The childminder attends all mandatory training and shares practice ideas with other childminders to help enhance her knowledge. However, there is room for professional development to be more precisely focused on helping her to develop her teaching skills to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated regularly through attending training courses. The childminder can confidently identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She keeps well informed of her local safeguarding procedures and knows who to contact if she has any concerns. The childminder ensures children play in a safe environment and are continuously supervised while in her care.

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should:

n develop the accuracy of assessment information to focus planning even more precisely on what individual children need to learn next n sharpen the focus of professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228158 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10115954 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector viewed and discussed the layout of the areas children use and how the childminder implements an effective curriculum to promote children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household. n The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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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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