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

Children form close relationships with the childminder and their peers, from the youngest age. This helps to build on their emotional well-being successfully. As a result, children settle very quickly as they arrive at the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They separate from their parents with ease and are eager to start their day. Children are exceptionally happy at the setting and make brilliant progress from their starting points. Children are confident communicators and excitedly talk to visitors about the activities they most enjoy.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are tremendously motivated to learn. They benefit from the childminder's carefully considered curriculum, which focuses on providing opportunities for all children to experience the awe and wonder of the world. Children are totally engaged during the wide variety of stimulating activities which capture their imaginations and support them to develop impressive early language skills. For example, children fluently explain that they need to 'roll' and 'squeeze' the play dough, as they work together to create a 'birthday cake'. They independently and enthusiastically sing 'Happy birthday' to their peers.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely kind and polite to one another. They respond positively to the childminder's high expectations and aspirations for them. As a result, children behave impeccably. They capably manage their own minor conflicts, with gentle reassurance and encouragement from the childminder.

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n Since registration, the exceptionally passionate, motivated and professional childminder has worked tirelessly to provide children with the best start to their early education. She meticulously reflects on her own practice, which is sharply focused on continually building on the overall quality of education and her curriculum. She demonstrates an excellent commitment to her own professional development. The childminder is eager to further expand her knowledge through targeted training and research. n Children benefit from the inspirational resources at the setting to support their creativity and imaginative play. They display high levels of curiosity and critical thinking in the playhouse as they work out how to use the real sink and tap to pour water into a pot. They excitedly explain that they are making the childminder a 'cup of tea'. The childminder knows when to extend children's play experiences and skilfully adds new objects, such as a cup and a spoon, to build

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on their learning. She is an extremely positive role model and enthusiastically joins in with children's play. n The childminder uses her extensive knowledge of child development to deliver excellent learning opportunities for children. Her curriculum is informed by

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25 April 2022 meticulous observation, assessment and planning across all seven areas of learning. The childminder is an outstanding teacher. She expertly adapts her teaching during activities, which are based on children's age and stage of development. As a result, children are exceedingly well prepared for their next stage of learning. n Partnerships with parents are outstanding. The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents to maintain the highest standards. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder and comment that sending their children to her setting is the best decision they have ever made. The childminder provides parents with activity packs, as well as information about the many ways they can promote their children's learning. This enables parents to extend their children's learning at home. n There is an extensive array of inspiring activities, which helps to build on children's communication, language and literacy skills. Children have excellent

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opportunities that promote their early writing and mark-making skills. They independently use mini clipboards and pencils and confidently talk about the marks they make. The childminder supports children to develop a love of reading and uses puppets they have made out of lollipop sticks to motivate and excite them. She uses highly effective questioning to further extend children's language and thinking skills. Children are enthusiastic during story time and pretend to be the wolf as they 'blow the house down'. n Children develop excellent self-care skills and benefit from lots of outdoor play, healthy routines and physical exercise. They learn about the importance of strong hygiene practices and regularly wash their hands. They understand that they must wash their hands until 'all the bubbles have gone', to keep themselves healthy. The childminder works extremely closely with parents to provide children with nutritious, healthy meals and snacks.

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n The childminder is extremely supportive and encouraging of children. She teaches them the importance of persevering when things get tricky. As a result, children are highly independent and incredibly resilient from the youngest age. Older children are able to put on their coat with little support. Younger children demonstrate great self-control and persist as they use spoons to transport dried pasta into bowls during sensory play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends a vast amount of safeguarding training, which helps to ensure that her knowledge is up to date. The training covers a wide range of issues, including the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. The childminder can confidently identify signs and symptoms that may indicate abuse or neglect. She fully understands the procedures to follow in the event of any concern about a child or an adult. Children's safety is paramount. The premises are safe and secure. Children are encouraged to take controlled risks in their play and exploration. They learn about keeping themselves safe from an early age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551663 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10174103 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant early years 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's progress. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to 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.

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Inspection activities

25 April 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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25 April 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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