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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They move around independently and choose what to play with. Children enjoy and listen attentively to stories read by the childminder's assistant. They confidently join in with singing and dancing as they engage in physical exercise sessions by jumping, moving their bodies and shaking their hands in the air. Children enjoy the opportunities they have to go out daily with the childminder for fresh air and exercise. They visit local parks, soft-play centres and the local library for story sessions.

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The provision is good

Children successfully develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. For example, they enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small tasks, such as helping to tidy toys away, serving their own meals and attending to their own personal care needs.

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The provision is good

Children understand the expectations for their behaviour. They are polite, respectful and show good manners without being prompted. Children form good friendships with their peers and play cooperatively together as they spin hoops around their bodies and take turns to roll them to each other. Children develop a broad vocabulary and engage in regular conversations with adults. They confidently talk about a recent nature walk where they collected leaves and twigs for the wildlife area and explored in the sand.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant know the children well. They follow children's interests to provide a motivational learning experience. The childminder understands what she needs to do to help children move on to the next stage of their learning. She plans a curriculum that supports children's learning so that they make good progress in their development. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities to support children's mathematical knowledge and skills. For example, she encourages children to count and recognise numbers chosen randomly. In addition, she supports children to make dough as they explore the texture of flour when water is added, and children recall the activity from the previous day when they made gingerbread figures. n The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills and models key words as they play. For example, she introduces words such as 'soft', 'rough' and 'smooth' as they explore the texture of sand.

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n The childminder creates an environment where children's learning is generally fostered well, and they are prepared for school. During circle time, older children learn the days of the week and months of the year. They count objects and match them to the corresponding numbers and recognise colours and shapes.

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29 September 2021 However, occasionally, group activities are too advanced for younger children, who are not always fully encouraged to join in. n The childminder helps children to understand about leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, she ensures that children have healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, such as a selection of fresh fruits at snack time and vegetables and salads with their lunch. Children know that they must wash their hands before meals and after using the bathroom. n The childminder meets with parents before children join the setting to find out about their child's routines and stage of development. This helps children to settle in when they first start. In addition, the childminder gathers useful information about what children can do and uses this to plan as she follows their interests. n Parents are positive about the care their children receive. They state that children love attending and are making good progress. They comment that the

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childminder and her assistant are 'lovely' and that their children look forward to attending. n The childminder regularly reviews her childminding service, together with her assistant. They have an action plan which details areas they want to improve, including how they implement the new curriculum and assess the children's learning. In addition, the childminder seeks the views of parents and children by using questionnaires when she consults them about what they like about the setting. n The childminder has regular meetings with her assistant. Together, they review practice, and the childminder supports her assistant to develop her knowledge of the recent changes in early years to ensure that she keeps up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She and her assistant recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and know where to report their concerns. The childminder has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues and how to recognise if children are being exposed to extreme views. Risk assessments are effective, and the childminder continuously considers the safety of children by having good safety procedures in place around the home and carrying out regular fire drills with children. In addition, she explains the emergency procedures to visitors on arrival so that everyone is aware of what to do.

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should:

n consider more fully the needs of younger children during group activities so that

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29 September 2021 they can fully take part.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548192 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10143583 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 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Birmingham. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector invited the childminder to participate in a joint evaluation of an activity carried out by the assistant. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and discussion with parents. She discussed with the childminder how she reflects on the service she provides and spoke to children.

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Inspection activities

29 September 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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29 September 2021 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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