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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and safe in this welcoming and homely environment. They follow the example of the childminder and her assistant in greeting the inspector, and after a little apprehension, invite her to join them. With some prompting, the children talk about their outing to post a letter and about the red post box. The childminder explains how outings have been limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that the children have missed the social interaction. She recognises how experiences like this give the children some awareness of the people and places around them. The childminder had been closed during lockdowns and the parents managed to make alternative childcare arrangements. She explains that this has affected the children but expresses how well they have coped with the situation. During the lockdown, the childminder and her assistant kept in touch with the children and their families to maintain the relationship they had built. They set up a

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group online and exchanged messages and photos. They talked often to the children on video calls, setting tasks to keep them engaged and to encourage learning and development. Parents have expressed how they appreciated this and how much their children benefitted from this. The children have settled back in with ease and the close bonds they have with the childminder and her assistant are evident.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made significant improvements since the last inspection, which have had a positive effect on her provision for children. Outside, appropriate steps are taken to identify and minimise risks regarding equipment, resources and the surroundings. There are more opportunities provided in the garden for the youngest children to explore, which helps to enrich their learning and development. n The childminder and her assistant are well qualified and experienced. They regularly reflect on their practice, attend training and conduct research online, and liaise with other childcare professionals. This helps them to continually improve their knowledge and understanding as they strive to provide the best possible experiences for children. n Children's learning and development is supported effectively. The childminder and her assistant know the children well, understand what children already know

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and can do and have high expectations. They consider personalities, the relationships between children and the various ways children learn as they plan for the children and experiences offered. n Children make good progress. Their learning is enhanced by the childminder and her assistant who follow children's interests and build on their curiosity successfully. Children are encouraged to select from the accessible resources and adults identify different learning opportunities and quickly adapt experiences

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10 May 2021 for individual children. For example, they all play with the plastic animals. Some children are encouraged to name the animals and imitate the noises they make. Others are supported as they match the animals by type, compare them by size and talk about the animal's characteristics. That said, there are times when the childminder steps in too quickly and does not give children enough time to think, make choices or express their ideas confidently. n Children's love of books is enhanced as they enjoy story sessions. The childminder reads using different voices for the characters and encourages children to join in with actions, which helps them engage. n Children are familiar and confident with routines at the setting and independence is encouraged. For example, they take off their shoes and coats when they arrive at the setting and go through to the playroom. Children manage their self-care skills, such as hand-sanitising and toileting well.

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However, hygiene arrangements during meals and at sleep times are not promoted as effectively as possible. n Children are increasingly aware of people, places and the world around them. They are fascinated by the workman outside. They ask and respond to questions about what he is doing, why he is there and where he is going next. n The childminder and her assistant are effective role models. Children are mostly well behaved, polite and play cooperatively with each other and unwanted behaviour is dealt with sensitively and calmly. Occasionally, some children struggle to manage their own feelings and are not fully aware of the effect their actions have on others. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and her assistant. They express how well children are supported and how much they appreciate the care and nurture their children receive and the valued relationships they and their children have with the childminder and her assistant.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant keep their child protection knowledge up to date and have a good understanding of the current local procedures. They know who to contact if they have any concerns about a child's welfare and how to protect children at risk of being exposed to extreme behaviours and views. The resources, equipment and the childminding premises are checked to ensure safety and suitability are maintained. Children learn how to manage some risks with gentle reminders during play.

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should:

n implement more effective ways to enable children to think, make decisions and

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should:

10 May 2021 respond with increased confidence n strengthen hygiene practices at sleep and mealtimes to reduce cross- contamination and help children develop a greater understanding of how to maintain a healthy lifestyle n help children develop a deeper understanding of how their actions can affect others and find ways to help them regulate their own behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474904 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10119054 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 25 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Birmingham, West Midlands. She works with an assistant and operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n A 'learning walk' was completed with the childminder to understand how the setting operates and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living or working on the premises. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

10 May 2021 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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