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 are happy and settled in the childminder's inviting environment. They form secure attachments with the nurturing childminder. Children behave consistently well. They listen well to the childminder and carefully follow instructions. They are very polite and respectful towards one another.

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The provision is good

Children are highly independent and motivated. They take a lead in making decisions about their routines. This helps them to manage small tasks and make appropriate choices. For example, children confidently help to lay the table in preparation for mealtimes. They understand the need to regularly wash their hands. Children help the childminder to clean up after their snack and put their plates in the sink.

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The provision is good

Children's natural curiosity is sparked through the variety of activities the childminder provides. Children work together as a team and use a range of tools to build a sandcastle. They have lots of opportunities to problem solve. Children use sticks as 'flags' on top of their sandcastle. They experiment with different size sticks to see which will securely stay in place. Children form their own 'canal' in the sand tray and excitedly add more water using measuring jugs. They have lots of fun as they guess whether the toy boats will 'float' or 'sink.'

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need to do better?

n The childminder is well qualified and passionate about what she does. Since registration, she has accessed a range of training to develop her practice. However, although she has high ambitions for her setting, she does not always reflect sharply on the quality of her teaching during activities to identify where she can build on children's learning experiences even further. n The curriculum is planned and sequenced effectively. The childminder regularly observes children and closely monitors their progress. She plans exciting activities based on children's interests, what they already know and what they need to learn next. Any gaps in children's learning are swiftly identified and tackled. As a result, all children are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including the transition to school. n Children demonstrate consistently positive attitudes as they play. They display high levels of concentration as they roll out play dough. Children show they are

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developing good physical skills as they flatten the dough and cut it into small pieces. They are persistent as they independently repair a play dough cutter. The childminder praises children when they succeed, which boosts their self- esteem. n The childminder successfully helps children to build on their communication and language skills. She provides a clear narrative as children play. This supports

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31 May 2022 children to gain a deep meaning of what they are doing. The childminder repeats key vocabulary and models the correct pronunciation of words. For example, when exploring play dough, she encourages children to carefully say 'cinnamon' as they talk about what the mixture smells like. The childminder asks a wide range of questions that encourage children's critical thinking skills. As a result, children are becoming confident communicators. n The childminder helps children to develop a wide understanding of different cultures. She actively promotes equality and diversity in age-appropriate ways. For example, she provides a range of resources that supports children's awareness of differences in communities. The childminder displays photographs throughout the setting that reflect different families. This encourages children to celebrate their differences from an early age. n The childminder has established effective communication strategies with

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parents. She regularly shares lots of information with parents about children's care 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 Children learn about internet safety. The childminder gives high priority to keeping children safe online. She shares information with parents about the importance of this to support children outside of the setting. n School-aged children comment that they enjoy spending time with the childminder and her family. They benefit from a lovely range of activities, indoors and outdoors, that reflect their current interests.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. She knows who to report her concerns to. The childminder knows what procedures to follow should an allegation be made against herself or a family member. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment for children to play in. She uses safety gates to ensure that children cannot enter some areas of her home unattended, such as the stairs. The childminder makes sure that the main door is securely locked. This prevents children from leaving unaccompanied and from unauthorised people having access to children.

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should:

n reflect further during teaching to identify where children's learning can be enhanced to support them make the best possible progress n strengthen further ways to share information with staff at other settings that children attend to enhance continuity in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554365 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10174507 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2017 and lives in Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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 they ensure that it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this had on children's progress. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their 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

31 May 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

31 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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