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 thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They are happy and show they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder is kind and nurturing and treats children as unique individuals. Younger children seek out the childminder during play and go to her for comfort and reassurance. The childminder ensures each family's settling-in experience fully meets their individual needs. She obtains a wealth of information from children's parents before they join. This helps the childminder to plan effectively for each child from the start. The childminder has a detailed understanding of children's unique qualities and interests. She carries out regular observations and assessments of children's achievements. She plans well to build on what children already know and can do. Activities and experiences are closely tailored to what children need to learn next. Children are curious, inquisitive and enjoy exploring the stimulating environment.

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The provision is good

They show good attitudes to learning and engage well in activities. They make good progress in their learning and development and are developing the skills they need in preparation for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder consistently reflects on and evaluates her own practice. She regularly seeks views from parents so that she can measure the impact of her teaching on children's learning. This helps her to identify strengths and areas for improvement. She completes further training to continually enhance her knowledge and skills. n The childminder works closely with parents to help support their child's ongoing care and learning. She keeps them up to date with their child's development and shares information about how they have been throughout the day. Parents' written comments show they are very happy with the provision and the progress their children are making. n Children learn about textures and materials, such as when they play with sand and water. They become excited as they fill and empty different containers. Children show good levels of concentration. The childminder knows when to join in, which adds to children's enjoyment. She incorporates mathematical concepts,

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need to do better?

including size, capacity and counting, as children play. n The childminder builds on children's understanding of the wider world. For example, she takes children on outings to various places within the community. They visit the local library, soft-play centres and attend toddler groups. This helps to develop their confidence and social skills. Furthermore, children enjoy trips to parks and the local woods, which supports their awareness of the natural world. This builds on children's good health and wider learning opportunities across all areas of the curriculum. n The childminder attends to children's welfare needs promptly. For example, she

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need to do better?

12 February 2020 quickly recognises when children may be tired, hungry or need a nappy change. The childminder works closely with parents to provide children with healthy meals and snacks. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and outdoor experiences. n The childminder supports younger children's emerging language and physical skills well. She provides a running commentary about what she is doing. She models words and conversation well. Children enthusiastically join in to sing songs and rhymes. They clap and stamp their feet to the tune. Children delight as the childminder blows bubbles and they crawl, walk or run to try and catch them. Young children are beginning to utter single words and take their first steps with confidence. The childminder recognises that she can do even more to support the development of children who speak additional languages at home. n Children are confident and sociable. They play well together as they learn to

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need to do better?

share resources and take turns. Children generally behave well and respond to the childminder's positive praise and encouragement. This helps to raise their self-esteem. However, the childminder does not always follow consistent strategies for helping children to understand what is expected of them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can confidently recognise the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is fully aware of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. The childminder has a good understanding of the 'Prevent' duty and of wider safeguarding concerns, including female genital mutilation. She has policies and procedures in place and knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder places great importance on keeping her knowledge up to date and completes regular safeguarding training.

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should:

n implement consistent strategies when addressing children's behaviour and help children to learn what is expected of them and why n increase opportunities to further enhance communication skills for children who speak other languages at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468005 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10116229 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 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Sutton Coldfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector viewed and discussed the layout of the playroom 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' views from their written comments.

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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

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