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

Children show that they are happy, settled and feel safe in the childminder's care. They develop strong bonds with the childminder. They readily seek her out for cuddles and comfort when tired. The childminder responds well to their individual needs. This helps to promote their emotional well-being. The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's emerging speech. Children benefit from a language-rich environment, where the childminder constantly introduces new words for children to repeat. The childminder engages children in frequent conversations. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to their favourite stories. They point to the pictures, make the animal sounds and show excitement as they lift the flaps to discover what is underneath. The childminder acts as a good role model. She treats children with kindness and consideration. This helps children to learn about respecting and valuing other people's needs. As a result, children behave

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well and are developing the skills they need for their future learning. The childminder has high expectations for children. She encourages their independence from an early age. Children readily attempt to do things for themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming family environment. She offers children plenty of praise and encouragement. For example, when children appear shy when visitors are present she remains close by and offer gentle reassurance. The childminder further develops children's social skills. She takes them to local community groups, soft-play centres and the library. This gives children the opportunity to mix with larger groups of children. n The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She provides children with activities that are matched to their current interests. She identifies and incorporates their next steps in learning into her planning. This ensures children are progressing well in all areas of learning. n The childminder has established strong links with parents. She provides verbal and written feedback to parents about activities the children have enjoyed that

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day. The childminder works hard to help parents and children feel settled and secure in her care when they first start. She offers extended settling-in sessions to those who would benefit. Parents appreciate and value the care their children receive. They say that her setting is a home from home. n Children are developing mathematical language as they play. The childminder introduces numbers and shape names as they play and explore sand. Children's literacy skills are promoted well. They learn how to handle books, turning the pages and giggling with excitement as the childminder uses good expressions to convey meaning when reading stories. n Children enjoy using their imaginations. They use the toy medical kit to pretend to care for their baby doll. They invite the childminder to join in with their play

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need to do better?

31 January 2020 and use the stethoscope on her to check she is well. They enjoy being creative and use various craft items to decorate their picture of a fish. Children persevere in their play, concentrating well as they peel stickers off the sheet to add to their picture. n The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She has a calm and encouraging nature. She engages well with children's play, demonstrating how to share and take turns. Children listen to and respond well to the childminder's requests. n The childminder ensures mandatory training is kept up to date. However, she could give more consideration to extend her professional development, to further develop teaching to the highest possible level. n The childminder reflects well on her provision. She seeks the views of parents and children and adapts her practice to meet their individual needs. The childminder has identified that she needs to extend the outdoor learning

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need to do better?

environment so that it is as equally exciting and challenging as the indoor environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very clear understanding of child protection issues. She is confident with the procedure she would follow if she had concerns about a child's welfare. She attends regular safeguarding training to ensure she has the most recent information to protect children from harm. The childminder provides a safe environment for children. She supervises them well and uses effective risk assessments to minimise any dangers within the home and when on outings.

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should:

n focus more precisely on professional development opportunities to continue to build on the already good teaching skills n extend the range of activities and opportunities available in the outdoor area to help to support children who prefer to play and learn outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432101 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10074873 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives near Birmingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the premises. n The views of parents were taken account of by the inspector through reading written references.

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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

31 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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