Childminder EY313013

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 and parents are warmly greeted by the childminder and are welcomed into her home. The childminder sensitively supports children's individual needs. For example, she helps them to feel more comfortable with unfamiliar adults. Children show and demonstrate their strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy, settle quickly and confidently choose what they would like to play with. The childminder encourages children to use their imagination as they take part in exciting role-play and small-world activities. For example, children care for dolls as they feed and put them to sleep. They benefit from opportunities to explore magnets and use technology. For instance, during role play, children use an electronic till to input the price of shopping items. The childminder encourages children to think about which foods are good for their bodies and will keep them healthy. She maximises opportunities to introduce new language to children by

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The provision is good

modelling new words as they play. Overall, she provides a rich language environment. However, at times, she does not give children enough time to think and respond to her questions to extend their thinking skills. Children are confident to try new things and show good levels of motivation and curiosity. The childminder makes learning stimulating, and gives frequent praise and encouragement. This supports children to develop positive attitude towards learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates and reflects on the overall quality of her service and has made changes to the inside area to ensure it covers all areas of learning. She uses self-evaluation to help her develop and raise the quality of the service. However, her self-evaluation is not as comprehensive as possible, and she does not fully involve parents and children in the process. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development and completes training to help develop her knowledge and skills. She meets with local childminders to share ideas and good practice. n The childminder plans activities that meet children's individual learning needs and takes account of their current interests. She closely monitors the progress made by children. This enables her to identify any gaps in children's learning. She uses a good range of teaching strategies to help children to learn. For example, they explore and experiment with different textured sand. The

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childminder hides different-sized objects under the sand and encourages children to find the hidden treasure. They learn to count, group items together and use positional language during their play. n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children's language, literacy and communication skills. For example, children make marks with pens on whiteboards and talk about what they have drawn. The childminder constantly

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23 January 2020 engages children in conversations to help them to learn and understand new words. However, at times, she does not give children enough time to process the questions and reflect on their answers to develop their thinking skills and ideas. n The childminder has good settling-in procedures. She works closely with parents to identify children's initial starting points and interests. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first start. This supports children to settle quickly into a routine. Parents say that the childminder is caring, thoughtful and very supportive. n The childminder supports and values children's backgrounds and cultures. She helps them to learn about and celebrate their differences, including religious festivals. Children benefit from the childminder using her bilingual skills to support them if they arrive at her home with no or very little spoken English. For

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example, she reads stories in the children's home language and then repeats the words back in English. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to participate in activities in their local community. For example, she takes children to the local library to borrow books to share with their parents. This builds on children's interest in reading books and helps to prepare them for their future learning. n The childminder helps children to adopt healthy eating habits. Children learn about good hygiene, healthy food choices, and the importance of staying hydrated. Freshly prepared food supports children's health and well-being. n The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a range of policies and procedures that underpin her good practice. She completes safeguarding training regularly to help her keep up to date with current safeguarding requirements and statutory duties. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and a broad understanding of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder is vigilant and completes regular risk assessments to ensure that the environment, equipment and resources are safe and suitable for the children to use. For instance, she carries out fire drills and talks to children about road safety. This supports children's growing awareness of their own safety and well-being.

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should:

n continue to strengthen the self-evaluation process to further involve parents and children as part of the ongoing drive for continuous improvement

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should:

23 January 2020 n increase opportunities for children to think and respond to questions to further extend their thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313013 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10102641 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 3 to 11 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 29 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in September 2005, and lives in the Stechford area of Birmingham. She operates her provision all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early years education to three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a 'learning walk' with the childminder across all areas of the setting, to understand how the early years provision and curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of care and teaching, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning, development and welfare. n A joint evaluation of a planned activity was carried out by the inspector and childminder. n At appropriate times throughout the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder, children and parents. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including children's records, the policies and procedures, training, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the household.

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Inspection activities

23 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

23 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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