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 settled. They form secure and trusting relationships with the attentive childminder and her co-childminder. Children's needs are quickly identified and swiftly responded to. For example, the childminder offers young children food when they appear hungry. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being. She provides reassurance and cuddles if they become tired or upset.

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The provision is good

Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They have fun as they play in the childminder's garden. Children are beginning to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds them to walk slowly down the steps to the garden.

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The provision is good

Children confidently explore the broad range of play activities on offer. They make independent choices as they play. For example, young children explore the role play kitchen and older children draw pictures with coloured pens. Young children investigate a range of age-appropriate toys. They develop early writing skills as they use toys which help them to make marks. The childminder sits alongside to offer encouragement and support if required. She demonstrates how to clear the marks from the screen when they are finished. Children sing songs and rhymes with the childminder. This helps them to learn new vocabulary and recognise letter sounds in words.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is caring and kind. She works well with her co-childminder, who is also a family member. They make a good team. Together, they provide children with a well-organised learning environment. n The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans a range of play activities around children's interests and what they need to learn next. n The childminder uses associative sounds and single words to support young children's emerging speech. For example, the childminder says 'hello' as they play with a telephone. She engages children in constructive conversations as they pretend to cook. They make her a 'cup of tea' and announce 'it's hot'. n When children first start to attend, the childminder invites parents into her home for stay-and-play meetings. These help children to become familiar with their surroundings and develop relationships with the childminder and her co-

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childminder from the start. As a result, children quickly settle and display a sense of belonging. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She speaks to them at drop-off and collection times to keep them informed about their child's time at

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need to do better?

7 June 2022 her setting. However, the childminder is yet to establish effective ways to consistently share information with them about children's learning to help them continue and extend it at home. n The childminder follows children's sleep routines from home. Children sleep peacefully in comfortable surroundings. The childminder regularly checks on them to ensure they are safe and well. n The childminder knows what she does well and identifies some areas for improvement. She regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas for activities and talk about changes to legislation. The childminder has daily discussions with her co-childminder to reflect on their day. If required, they make changes to enhance children's experiences. n Children are generally well behaved. The childminder has some expectations for children's behaviour. For example, she reminds them to share, take turns and to use good manners. Although the childminder gently corrects children's

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behaviour, she does not always provide them with clear enough explanations as to why their behaviour is unacceptable. n The childminder provides children with a range of generally healthy snacks and home-cooked meals. She helps children to keep themselves hydrated as she encourages them to have a drink when they are playing outdoors in the garden. n Hygiene practice is good. The childminder reminds children to wash their hands before eating their lunch. Children are independent and are beginning to manage their personal care. n Children learn about the world around them. The childminder and co-childminder regularly take children out for walks in their community. Children play at the park and enjoy visiting the pond to feed the ducks. The childminder and co- childminder take children to the local playgroup to meet and play with other children. This supports children's confidence in social situations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She checks her home each day to ensure there are no risks to children. For example, she removes broken toys or resources. The childminder attends regular child protection training to help keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She can recognise the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows how to report concerns about a child's welfare. Suitability checks are in place for all adults living in the family home.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with parents to share information with them about

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7 June 2022 children's progress and support them to continue and extend children's learning at home n provide children with clear and consistent guidance to support their good behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444373 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10231823 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 5 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Birmingham. She provides care all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the provider and members of the household.

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Inspection activities

7 June 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

7 June 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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