Childminder, Out-of school day care in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

Children settle quickly in this warm and friendly environment. They come back from school and place their personal belongings in the porch before going to get ready for their snack. Children talk about how they keep safe on their way back from school and the road safety rules they follow. Children sit together and talk to the childminder about their day at school. They choose what they would like to play with, from a reasonable range of activities. Children happily discuss their designs as they draw clothing on cut-out figures. There is a good selection of board games to choose from. The childminder joins the children and they play a game which helps them with their number recognition and counting skills. Children take turns and are very enthusiastic when they find they are winning the game.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills. She suggests they think of another word when they use an incorrect tense and children quickly correct themselves. Children laugh as older children join them in their play and make sound effects. The children pretend they are doctors as the childminder explains what the instruments are used for. Children have opportunities to go outside to play and occasionally go to the local park on their way back from school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to looking at ways to improve her provision. She gathers the views of parents and children to make ongoing improvements. However, the childminder recognises that she needs to expand her resources to provide more interest for the children. n Partnership with parents is good. They feel fully informed about the activities the children have engaged in and receive daily feedback from the childminder. Parents are very satisfied with the service provided by the childminder and report that their children are extremely happy at the setting. n The childminder is employed and also engages in voluntary work at the school. As a result, the childminder gathers information from the school to help ensure children's individual needs are met. She provides continuity in children's care and learning. n Children share strong relationships with the childminder and each other. They confidently share their views and respect the opinions of individuals.

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need to do better?

n Children understand the routines and sit patiently for their snacks to be served. They enjoy healthy snacks and confidently share their preferences with the childminder when they are given a choice of snack. Children are polite and show good manners. However, they do not consistently wash their hands before meals to support good hygiene routines. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of diversity well. They build

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13 February 2020 on their knowledge of other cultures and festivals through activities. For example, children celebrate St David's Day with the childminder and enjoy sampling foods, such as Welsh cakes. n The childminder completes mandatory training and accesses additional training through the school. She is committed to developing her knowledge and skills, and further support children effectively in her setting. n Children behave extremely well. They listen carefully to the childminder and respond positively. Children share and take turns in their play. Older children are supportive of the younger children and they demonstrate kindness and caring towards them. Children chat and laugh together demonstrating they are happy in each other's company. n Children describe the procedure to follow in the event of a fire. They demonstrate how to keep themselves safe. The childminder ensures that older children are closely supervised when they use their phones to listen to music.

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She teaches them how to stay safe when using any form of technology.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection. She knows the potential signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She has completed relevant child protection training and understands about wider aspects of safeguarding children. Risk assessments are in place to maintain the safety of the environment and minimise or remove any hazards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456249 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10075318 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 4 to 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham. She operates all year round on Monday to Friday from 7am to 8.45am and then 3.30pm to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She also operates during school holidays from 7am to 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to find out how she meets children's care and welfare needs. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their written comments. n A range of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including certificates and the suitability checks of the childminder and those who live in the household. n The inspector spoke to the children and looked at the areas used by the children to check if these are safe and suitable.

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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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