Childminder in Birmingham

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has exceedingly high expectations for all children. She teaches children to be kind, caring and respectful. As a result, children's behaviour is exemplary. They happily share resources, are extremely polite and develop very strong bonds with each other and the childminder. Overall, children are making excellent progress in all aspects of their development. They are completely happy and settled, extremely engaged and motivated to explore and learn. For example, they delight in singing action songs and share nursery rhymes together.

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit exceptionally well from the childminder's understanding of how best to plan the learning environment to meet the needs and interests of all children. She is highly skilled in using the wide range of high-quality resources to ignite children's love for learning from the youngest age.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder continually assesses children's abilities. She uses this information to plan and sequence a range of exciting and well-organised activities, which are driven by what skills children need to learn next. For instance, children's interest in a bug hunt and finding natural objects is incorporated into activity plans. The childminder uses her expert understanding of child development and knowledge of children's next steps in learning to promote their early mathematical skills to the highest level. In turn, children demonstrate they can confidently count and recognise numbers up to five and identify 'big' and 'small' snails.

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n The extremely professional, motivated and qualified childminder has worked exceptionally hard since registration to provide children with the highest quality care and education. She demonstrates an excellent commitment to her own professional development. She is keen to continually build on her knowledge and skills through regular and targeted training. The childminder networks with other childminders to share ideas and evaluate her practice to ensure all children make the best possible progress. n The childminder's curriculum is wonderfully planned and supports children to make excellent progress in all seven areas of learning. She expertly adapts her teaching during activities to meet children's changing interests. In turn, the childminder is a highly responsive and effective teacher. n An incredible range of inspiring activities help to support children's excellent communication, language and literacy skills. Children eagerly anticipate listening

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to their favourite story. The childminder supports children to develop a love of reading, as she uses props to engage and excite children. Children recite familiar stories and answer questions about characters and illustrations. They thoroughly enjoy listening to books read out loud. The childminder uses highly effective

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29 September 2021 questioning to further extend children's language and thinking skills. n Children demonstrate exceptional self-control of their physical skills as they confidently put on their coats and wellies before going outside. They display amazing coordination skills as they transport and carefully pour water into containers in the garden. As a result, children develop the key skills needed in preparation for their eventual move to school and make tremendous progress. n The childminder demonstrates her superb teaching skills as she provides children with opportunities to extend and consolidate their learning. She asks children thought-provoking questions to help them develop a secure understanding of autumn and the changes they may see. Children display awe and wonder as they talk about what autumnal objects they recently found on a woodland walk. They excitedly discuss how many leaves and conkers they

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collected and describe their textures. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning as they independently create autumnal musical shakers. Children display extremely high levels of persistence and have a can-do attitude towards tasks and challenges as they tape their instruments together. n Children's health and well-being are given utmost priority. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise each day. They brush their teeth during each session, contributing to their excellent oral hygiene. They are encouraged to eat healthy foods and develop a positive attitude towards healthy lifestyles. The childminder is diligent in protecting children against infection. Children develop an exceptional understanding of the importance of personal hygiene routines, such as washing their hands. n Partnerships with parents are outstanding. The childminder provides parents with activity ideas, as well as information about the many ways parents can

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promote learning. This enables parents to extend their children's learning at home and support their progress. The childminder seeks ongoing feedback from parents to continually maintain the highest standards. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder and comment that she goes 'above and beyond' in all aspects of her work.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection issues. She demonstrates high levels of confidence, when she speaks about the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is diligent in keeping her safeguarding training up to date. She understands the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is highly vigilant and conducts thorough risk assessments of her home and any outings that children take part in. She makes sure that her house and garden are secure so that children cannot leave unsupervised and unauthorised persons cannot gain access.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554602 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10174390 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 4 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 Rubery, Birmingham. She has a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, except for Christmas and bank holidays, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am to 5pm on Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's progress. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and qualifications of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is 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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