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

Children benefit from the childminder's caring and attentive nature. Babies develop strong bonds with her. This helps them to feel safe and secure. The childminder has high expectations of children and places a strong focus on helping them to manage their feelings and behaviour from a young age. Babies quickly settle themselves after becoming upset. They respond well to the childminder's gentle reminders about boundaries, such as not climbing on furniture. Children learn about the needs of others, such as walking around a friend rather than pushing past them.

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The provision is good

The childminder successfully supports children to progress well in their communication and language skills. Babies use actions, gestures and sounds to communicate their needs and wishes. Toddlers quickly learn new words and respond to simple instructions. They understand and confidently answer the childminder's questions. Babies develop preferences for songs and tell the childminder which song they want to sing next.

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The provision is good

Children learn good hygiene routines and the childminder prioritises their health. She provides them with nutritious meals and snacks, and considers the sugar content of desserts. Children learn to recognise their own needs, such as when they need to have a drink of water, and they independently access drinks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the provision effectively. She seeks to continually extend her knowledge and skills. Her recent research and training have helped her to enhance her understanding of assessing children's language development. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant and she provides ongoing support to ensure the assistant understands their role and responsibilities. n The childminder has a strong knowledge of child development and is a skilful teacher. She uses her observations of children to accurately identify what they need to learn next. However, she does not plan children's learning experiences as precisely as possible to provide them with the highest level of challenge. n The childminder provides older children with a wide range of learning experiences outdoors. Older children learn how to care for plants, learn about fire safety around a campfire and learn how to construct dens. However, the

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need to do better?

childminder has not fully considered how she can use outdoor opportunities to deepen the learning experiences for babies. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents and works well with them to support children's learning and development. She provides parents with guidance and ideas to support children's continued learning at home. Parents

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need to do better?

3 March 2022 comment positively about the childminder. They are pleased with the progress their children make, particularly relating to their behaviour and independence. n Children are inquisitive and motivated to learn. They know how to use technology equipment. Toddlers take photographs of themselves and add effects to the image. They concentrate as they observe the behaviour of nesting birds. They recognise that birds have some similar features, such as wings and beaks, but can have different appearances. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how children develop their physical strength and how this contributes to their large and small muscle movements. For example, she encourages babies to take their weight on their hands and feet to climb over a 'cushion mountain'. Toddlers gain the confidence to walk with less adult help and find they can balance themselves by using one hand for support. Older children learn to balance and transfer their weight as

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they travel over uneven surfaces and use stepping stones. n Babies develop their mathematical awareness and show curiosity as they handle a range of objects, such as boxes, cylindrical tubes and balls. They enjoy posting objects through openings and learn that some objects will fit perfectly into a space. Babies know that objects exist even though they cannot see them and they enjoy games of 'peekaboo'. n The childminder helps children to gain confidence in their own abilities. Children independently complete everyday tasks for themselves. Babies use their fingers to feed themselves and learn how to use a spoon. Toddlers develop their sense of responsibility and help to clear the table after meals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding children. She attends regular safeguarding training and completes daily checks and risk assessments to help keep children safe in her care. The childminder supervises children well, including at mealtimes. She prepares food safely to minimise the risk of choking. The childminder understands the correct procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands how to report concerns about other adults who provide childcare.

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should:

n plan even more precisely to ensure that children's learning experiences accurately reflect their individual abilities and learning needs n extend the outdoor educational programme for babies to broaden their learning experiences further and provide even greater challenge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401339 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10074349 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 13 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Selly Oak, Birmingham. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an approved qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. The inspector observed teaching practices and considered the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children, and took account of parents' views about the provision. n The inspector sampled some of the setting's documentation, including qualifications and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

3 March 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

3 March 2022 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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