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

The quality of teaching that young children and babies receive from the childminder is exemplary. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They form nurturing relationships with the childminder, who provides them with the utmost care and attention. Playing peekaboo with the sheer scarves makes young children giggle and shriek with delight as they try to imitate the childminder. Young children behave extremely well as they are encouraged by the childminder to be gentle and take care of their younger peers.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder uses a rich and extensive vocabulary when talking to young children. This supports them to develop exceptionally good communication skills. She responds to babies' babbles constantly and enthusiastically, which helps babies to begin to understand back-and-forth conversation. The childminder shares books with young children animatedly and frequently. Her innovative use of props when reading stories promotes children's interest and encourages a deep-rooted enjoyment of reading.

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The provision is outstanding

The inviting learning environment supports toddlers' physical development. The childminder places interesting resources for them to explore just out of reach, encouraging them to pull themselves to standing and try to take a step. Children benefit from an exciting curriculum. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She plans an extensive range of activities based on children's interests and next steps in their development.

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n The childminder understands the importance of outdoor learning for children. She uses her large garden, and the rich local environment, to enhance children's health and well-being extensively. Very young children learn how to manage steps in the garden safely. Children regularly go on walks and adventures to the local woods and nature reserve to enhance their knowledge of the wider world. n The childminder has created a stimulating and vibrant setting for all children to explore, both inside and outside. Children are highly motivated and excited to engage with the variety of stimulating resources provided, promoting their learning and development. n The flexible curriculum is well planned and cohesive. It allows for children's learning to follow their interests. For example, children are captivated as they find a slug in the garden and look at it through a magnifying glass. The childminder skilfully extends this learning as she introduces a display of toy bugs

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and reference books to extend children's vocabulary and knowledge of the environment. n Children benefit from visiting local community groups to enhance their personal,

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8 June 2022 social and emotional development. For children who find larger groups challenging, the childminder uses a gradual approach, allowing children to become more confident over time. For others, it enables them to extend their ability to mix with others. This results in all children gaining experience that will help them to become ready to move on to their next stage of education. n The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. She provides them with daily updates when they collect their children. She sends photographs to show parents how their children are learning from the activities and having fun. The childminder also sends a monthly email with an update about their children's development and ways they can help their children learn at home. For example, she provides information about places to visit, books they are reading in the setting and songs and rhymes they are learning. Consequently, this has a

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positive impact on children's progression. Parents state that the childminder went 'above and beyond in supporting their child to settle'. They explain that she extended the usually settling-in visits and adapted them to meet the child's individual needs. n The childminder is extremely well organised and keeps her records and information up to date. This enhances her ability to share appropriate information with outside organisations in line with data protection. She shares information and assessments with staff in Nursery and Reception classes to help with children's transitions from her setting to another. She develops comprehensive strategies to support children's transitions. For example, she adapts her daily routine to match the setting they are moving on to in order to help them to settle quickly and be ready to learn. n Children are enthusiastic to join in the exciting activities and they show high

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levels of concentration. The childminder is an excellent role model and regularly praises children for their efforts. Consequently, they become positive learners.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is able to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. She can proficiently answer questions and scenarios to demonstrate her in-depth knowledge of safeguarding. She knows what to do and who to contact if she had concerns about a child in her care. She has a clear understanding of female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder challenges any concerns in a professional manner. The safety and care of the children are of the utmost priority to her. She has attended online training on the role of the designated safeguarding lead. The house and garden are clean, tidy and secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2521740 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10208092 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6. The childminder offers funded education for two-, three- and 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 has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for the children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of an activity and discussed the impact on the children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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Inspection activities

8 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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8 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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