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 enjoy their time in this welcoming home. The childminder knows the children well and has a caring and positive relationship with them. Some children have been with the childminder since they were very young. They show that they feel safe, settled and happy in the childminder's home, and display a strong sense of belonging. Children are confident to lead their own learning and make choices about what they want to play with or do. They are captivated when sitting close to the childminder, listening attentively to their favourite stories about a giant and a mouse and a caterpillar that eats a range of food. Children repeat familiar words from the story as they recall events.

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The provision is good

The childminder gets to know children extremely well. She has high expectations for children's behaviour, and promotes good manners and clear boundaries. As a result, children behave exceptionally well and play cooperatively. They understand how to take turns and enjoy sharing their ideas together, such as when building with large blocks or completing puzzles. Children confidently write their names and form letters correctly. They join in a phonics song as they watch a children's programme and join in the actions repeating words, such as 'C for clicking castanets'. Children confidently talk about what they are doing and say they are making multicoloured firework pictures as they join dots, zigzag and straight lines. They confidently write numbers as they count compare bears and learn to count in sequence from one to 10.

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n Children benefit from the well-planned and organised environment and the playroom is well resourced. The childminder observes children and uses the information to plan the curriculum to build on children's existing skills, interests, and what they need to learn next. The childminder recaps on children's previous learning as they talk about the autumn display they had created. Children talk about the colour of the leaves and know when the leaves are brown they fall off the tree. n Children's communication is developing extremely well. They listen and show their understanding, as they follow the childminder's instructions. The childminder is chatty, and lovely conversations develop between her and the children. The childminder listens to children and gives them time to think and respond. They chat excitedly about their families and significant events in their lives, such as carving pumpkins, holding sparklers and watching firework

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displays. Children's confidence grows and they eagerly try out and copy new words they hear, such as multicoloured, as they colour firework pictures. n Children are learning to be independent. They select their own resources in sessions of free play and understand the need to tidy away once finished. Older

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8 November 2021 children use the bathroom unaided and know they must flush the toilet and wash their hands after. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles well. She talks to children about food that is healthy and unhealthy, and children select pictures of food and place them in the correct position. She talks to children about the effects too much sugar can have on their teeth and she introduces words, such as cavities. n The childminder plans a wide range of activities to ensure children are well prepared for their next steps in readiness for school. That said, she does not share information consistently with the other early years settings that children attend. This does not support a fully consistent approach to children's learning. n Children benefit from weekly visits to playgroup, where they develop relationships and socialise in a bigger group of children. The childminder takes children out to local shops and restaurants and is proud when people comment

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on how well the children behave when out and about. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents report positively about the childminder's caring and nurturing approach and say she is passionate about the children. They appreciate her flexibility and guidance to meet their family needs. n The childminder plans activities, so children can celebrate a variety of traditional festivals, such as Easter, Christmas and Halloween. However, she does not regularly provide a rich range of experiences to help children learn about other cultures and communities beyond their own experience.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm. She is aware of the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of extreme views and behaviours. She knows the procedures to follow to report concerns about a child's welfare, including the action to take in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a family member. The childminder completes appropriate training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has a current first-aid certificate, which ensures she knows what to do if a child has an accident. The childminder supervises children well and checks the environment they play in daily to ensure it is safe and secure.

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should:

n gain a deeper understanding of how to provide a rich range of age-appropriate experiences to help children learn about other cultures and communities beyond their own experience n share more information about children's learning with any other settings that

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8 November 2021 they also attend to ensure there is a consistent approach to support children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489733 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10209657 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 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hall Green. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk together to check the safety of the premises and to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

8 November 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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8 November 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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