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 demonstrate they are happy and content in the childminder's home. They develop good social skills. For example, they learn to share, take turns and build friendships. They develop secure bonds with the caring childminder. They respond well to her fun, relaxed approach. Babies demonstrate they are emotionally secure as they snuggle up close to her.

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The provision is good

Children learn to be independent and carry out small tasks for themselves. They concentrate as they try hard to put on their own shoes. They are delighted when they are able to pull the strap to fasten them. They smile broadly as they receive praise from the childminder. They develop good levels of self-esteem and gain confidence in their abilities.

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The provision is good

Children are supported to develop healthy lifestyles. From an early age, they learn the importance of effective handwashing and healthy eating. Children freely access their own drinks. They sleep according to their individual routines.

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The provision is good

Babies explore musical instruments and enjoy the different sounds they can make. They use cause-and-effect toys. They press buttons, turn dials and lift flaps to make sounds. This helps them to gain an early understanding of how to operate simple technology and to develop their small-hand muscles. Children develop positive attitudes towards learning.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from the childminder's knowledge of child development. She has devised a flexible curriculum that takes account of children's learning needs and interests. The childminder frequently observes children's learning. She makes accurate assessments of what they know and can do, and identifies what they need to learn next. The childminder uses this information to plan activities and experiences that help to build on children's existing skills and develop new ones. All children make good progress. n The childminder is kind and attentive, and builds strong bonds with the children. She provides warm interactions and cuddles. This helps children to feel happy, safe and secure. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She teaches them about expected behaviour, including the use of good manners. n The childminder undertakes regular training courses, online research and meets

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with other childminders to share best practice. This helps the childminder to keep her knowledge up to date and refresh her skills. This has a positive impact on children's learning. n Parents comment positively on the childminder's communication with them.

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16 May 2022 They appreciate her flexible approach and say their children are always happy to attend. n The childminder organises flexible settling-in sessions for children prior to them starting with her. This helps children to make the transition from home to the welcoming childminder's care. This also supports children's and parents' confidence during this time of change. n The childminder promotes children's speech and language development well. She acknowledges babies' sounds and babbles, so that they learn these are important and valued. Toddlers learn to build sentences, as the childminder repeats phrases to help them to begin to put words together. n Children's early mathematical understanding is supported effectively. For example, the childminder helps children to count items during imaginative play. She sings number songs during music sessions. n The childminder is keen to support children's learning through adding resources

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to their play. However, at times, the amount of resources available obstructs younger children's opportunities to rapidly develop their physical skills, such as stabilise themselves and learn how to walk. n The childminder supports children to develop skills to support their early literacy. For example, they independently explore books, turning the pages with interest. n Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and enjoy their time in the childminder's garden. However, the childminder does not use this time effectively enough, to provide children with as many learning opportunities to extend their learning and skills further outdoors. n The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities for children to meet new people and learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children frequently visit toddler groups and meet with other childminders. They enjoy outings to nearby parks and walks in their local

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection and local safeguarding procedures. She knows the signs and possible symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse and neglect. She knows how to refer any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder uses risk assessment effectively to help to identify and remove potential hazards to children in her home and on outings. The childminder talks to older children about online safety and safe use of the internet, to help them develop a good understanding about keeping themselves safe. She supervises children well at all times.

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should:

16 May 2022 n enhance the organisation of learning environments, to enable young children to move around without obstruction, to support their developing physical skills further n extend opportunities for children to learn outside, particularly for those who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550323 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10174173 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in the Walmley area of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. She operates term time only from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

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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 took part in a joint evaluation of children engaged in activities. They discussed what the intention was and the quality of teaching and learning that they observed. n The childminder spoke to the inspector, as part of the learning walk, about the intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke children during the inspection and took account of their views. She also took account of written views of parents provided to her by the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation,

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including evidence of the suitability of those living, or working with children, on the premises.

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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

16 May 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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