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. They form secure attachments with the childminder, who is nurturing and has high expectations for every child. Children listen to the childminder and carefully follow instructions. They learn to be respectful and use good manners. Children consistently behave well in the childminder's calm and stimulating environment.

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The provision is good

Children show a positive attitude to their learning. They are very confident and excitedly join in with a wide range of activities and learning experiences. Children sustain high levels of concentration and engagement in activities. They are highly imaginative and spend a considerable time constructing model buildings using a range of cardboard boxes, tubes and plastic pots. Children demonstrate good physical skills while they safely use scissors to cut tape. They develop a love for reading and recite familiar stories during their play. For instance, they pretend to be the wolf from 'The Three Little Pigs' story and attempt to blow their 'house' down.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children to become independent. Children recognise when they need to go to the toilet and learn to wash their hands afterwards. They enjoy exploring freely in the environment and choosing the resources they wish to play with.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a wide variety of interesting and exciting activities. She knows the children's starting points, which supports her to identify what skills children need to learn next. The childminder assesses children's development well. In turn, all children, including those who the childminder receives funding for, make good progress. n Teaching is good. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to introduce mathematical concepts within her curriculum. Children accurately count the 'five' dinosaurs they have created using a range of different media and materials. n The childminder interacts positively with children during their learning. She provides narration and builds on their vocabulary. For example, she helps children to recognise that they live in a 'terraced' house. To sustain their interest, the childminder provides photos of different buildings, enabling them to identify and compare them. Children are confident communicators.

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n The childminder is a very warm and caring practitioner. She treats children with kindness and respect, which they respond to positively. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder and benefit from lots of support and encouragement. This gives them confidence and builds their self-esteem successfully. n The childminder is committed to her role, and to her ongoing professional

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14 March 2022 development. She reflects and evaluates on the activities she provides for children. However, she does not consistently evaluate her practice to identify a clear plan for how she can improve outcomes for children even further. n Children enjoy playing with the childminder, who fully immerses herself in the activities they choose. She plays alongside them while they explore and investigate toys and resources. The childminder speaks with children continuously. She engages in lovely conversations with them, asking open-ended questions. However, on occasion, the childminder is too quick to intervene and does not allow children enough time to explore their own ideas fully and find solutions to problems for themselves. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. When children start, she gathers a range of information to develop an understanding of children's individual care needs, routines and stage of development. The childminder uses

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a range of methods to keep in contact with parents, such as verbal feedback and sharing photos. Parents comment positively on the progress their children have made and the care provided. n Children learn about how to keep themselves healthy. The childminder provides a balanced menu of meals for children to enjoy. Children explain that they have recently tried fruits, including mango, after reading the book 'Handa's Surprise'. Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active, including visits to local parks and weekly walks to the library. Children learn about oral health. They understand the importance of brushing their teeth regularly and visiting the dentist.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures. She keeps her knowledge relevant through regular updates and online training sessions. Therefore, she can identify potential indicators of child abuse and neglect. The childminder is confident with the procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have regarding a child's welfare. She maintains ratios and supervises children closely. She keeps accurate records and documentation, such as attendance registers. The childminder maintains a safe environment for children. She carries out checks of all areas of her home and garden and on outings to help to assess risks.

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should:

n build on the range of opportunities available to extend children's thinking, to enable them to problem-solve further n enhance self-evaluation further, to identify key areas which will develop teaching

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should:

14 March 2022 and learning to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552666 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10174958 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Birmingham. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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 this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector her home and discussed how she ensures that it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's progress. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Parents shared their views on the childminder with the inspector. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and the qualifications of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

14 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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14 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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