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 are happy and confident in the childminder's home. The childminder is warm, kind and friendly towards children, which helps them to settle and form a secure relationship with her. Children show high levels of confidence while they talk to new people, showing they feel safe.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children because she prioritises helping them to become independent. Her enthusiasm and praise continuously encourage children to keep on trying during activities, which builds their confidence to succeed. The childminder recognises when to allow children more time to complete tasks for themselves, such as when putting on their own shoes. Children show pride in their achievements, such as when they complete a jigsaw puzzle.

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The provision is good

Children are highly motivated and have a positive attitude towards their learning. They benefit from an array of well-planned learning experiences. Children concentrate intently while they measure ingredients using kitchen scales to make biscuits. The childminder extends children's mathematical skills further when they learn to use a clock and recognise numbers while they wait patiently for the biscuits to bake. Children delight in using their imaginative skills when playing with dolls and horses. They compare the sizes of different horses and make connections between the dolls and the characters they know.

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n The childminder has devised a well-sequenced curriculum. She is passionate about children's personal, social and emotional development and provides children with a wealth of opportunities to build on this. Children learn phrases to encourage positively each other to keep on trying when they encounter difficulty. They develop high levels of confidence and independence, which prepares them well for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder continuously talks to and interacts with children. She shows an interest in what children say and models vocabulary well to help children learn the concepts of words. Children become fluent communicators and successfully use new words in their speech. For example, they explain what 'swapped' means. n The childminder gets to know children extremely well. She has a deep understanding of children's individual needs, interests and stages of development. The childminder uses this information to identify what she wants

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children to learn next. She incorporates these learning intentions continuously in her teaching and practice, which helps children make extensive progress in their development. n The childminder shows high regard for children's good health. She continually

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19 April 2022 encourages children to wash their hands before and after handling food. Children have access to drinking water and know when to ask for more. They benefit from regular fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden and on regular outings with her to the local park. n Children behave exceptionally well. They show a strong understanding of the childminder's expectations. Children know to tidy up what they have finished playing with before they move onto the next activity. n The childminder has established effective communication strategies with parents. She shares information daily with parents about children's care. The childminder provides parents with termly information about children's learning and development. However, these successful partnerships are not yet embedded fully with professionals in other settings where children may attend to provide continuity in their learning. n The childminder has an inclusive practice and approach. She understands how to

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access training and gain the involvement of other professionals in order to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps to support all children to reach their potential. n The childminder encourages children to learn about the world they live in by providing regular opportunities to access the local community. However, the environment and resources children access do not yet reflect enough about differences in people, families and communities. This does not help children to understand fully about equality and diversity. n The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She has an accurate oversight of the quality of her provision. Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed a wide range of training and professional development opportunities. This enables her to raise continually the quality of her teaching and practice to promote the interests of children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to help keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of different types of abuse and has a thorough understanding of signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows how to report information of a safeguarding nature to other agencies in a timely manner. The childminder knows what suitability checks to obtain for any adults living or working on the premises. She uses risk assessment effectively to provide a safe and secure environment for children.

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should:

n strengthen partnership working even further by exploring ways to share

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19 April 2022 information with professionals at other settings where children attend to provide continuity in their learning n extend the support for children to learn more about differences in people, families and communities beyond their own to further promote equality and diversity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493050 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10229900 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 27 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Quinton area of Birmingham. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk to gather information about how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation to evaluate the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents and spoke to children who gave their views of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions to assess the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

19 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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