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 Good

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The provision is good

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, children continue to be dropped off and collected at the childminder's door. Children are happy during their time at the childminder's home. She is gentle and nurturing towards them, which helps them to feel safe and secure with her. Children who are new to the setting stay close to the childminder and begin to explore the environment. They offer smiles and babble to visitors when they are spoken to.

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The provision is good

The play environment is bright, spacious and well organised for play. Children independently choose the books and toys to play with that interest them. They show great excitement as they press the buttons on toys which light up and make various sounds. They are keen to show visitors and involve them in this game.

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The provision is good

Children develop increasing independence. For example, they are encouraged to dress and undress themselves and receive lots of praise for their attempts. Children behave well. They listen and respond well to the childminder, who gives them gentle reminders to look after their toys. Children readily follow the childminder's instructions and help to tidy away as part of their routine. Children develop the skills they need for their next stages in learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong understanding of child development. She has a well-designed curriculum and is clear about her intent for what she wants children to learn. She uses the information that she obtains from parents about what their children know and can do at the start. She makes plans to build on this development with activities and experiences that interest children and give them opportunities to practise their skills. n The childminder has developed strong relationships with parents and speaks with them daily. Parents report that they are very happy with the childminder. They say their children are well cared for and that they can see they are learning. However, she has not focused precisely on sharing the progress that children make over time, so that parents are better informed about their children's achievements. n Children develop their physical skills. For example, they take regular trips out to

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run in open spaces and play on large equipment in local parks. This helps them to increase their climbing and balancing abilities. n The childminder uses opportunities to help children to deepen their understanding of different vehicles. She often takes children out to use the train and also to visit the nearby airport to see the aeroplanes more closely. Children excitedly point out aeroplanes from the childminder's window as they fly overhead. The childminder teaches children about the different airline companies

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3 February 2022 from the colours on the aeroplanes. n Children show an interest in animals. The childminder takes them on regular trips to an organised farm to see real-life animals. They have opportunities to feed the animals and learn about what they eat. This helps them to understand about the world around them. n The childminder promotes communication and language well. She encourages children to speak with her, using her good questioning skills. She provides ample time for children to think and respond. She repeats what they say, using correct pronunciation. Babies begin to babble in response to the childminder, who encourages this two-way conversation. This helps children to continue to develop their clear speaking skills. n Children develop their smaller hand muscles and practise their coordination skills. For example, the childminder provides children with simple instructions and shows them how to thread shapes onto a lace to attach these to a threading

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board, which is shaped like a tree. Children receive lots of encouragement at each stage and are praised with claps and 'high fives' when they achieve this successfully. Children say, 'I did it'. This helps to raise their self-esteem as they continue with this experience. n Children develop their self-help skills. For example, they are encouraged to feed themselves. The youngest children are helped by the childminder to feed themselves lunch. They regularly take drinks from their own cups that are readily available to them. n The childminder is reflective and considers ways to increase her understanding and enhance provision for children, such as by completing additional training. However, she does not yet include the views of parents to help to identify areas for continuous improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and has a good knowledge of the procedures she must follow in the event that she has concerns that a child is at risk of harm or is vulnerable to abuse. She understands what she must do in the event that an allegation is made. She makes routine checks in her home to ensure that the premises are safe for children to attend. The childminder maintains the appropriate documentation and records which contribute to protecting the welfare of children.

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should:

n focus more precisely on children's learning when sharing information with

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3 February 2022 parents, so that they are better informed about what their children are achieving over time n strengthen self-evaluation even further to include the views of parents, to help identify and make continuous improvements to enhance the provision for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396701 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10221391 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 8 Date of previous inspection 11 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Kitts Green, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk discussion together to find out how the environment is arranged and the intent of the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching throughout the inspection. The childminder and the inspector jointly evaluated the quality of teaching during an activity. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written information that was available. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held leadership discussions with the childminder and discussed how the setting is organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of those living or working in the home.

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Inspection activities

3 February 2022 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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