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 have fun as they learn with this friendly childminder. They form close friendships with each other and they confidently play together, sharing toys and games. They thoroughly enjoy the company of the childminder and her assistant. The adults are kind and provide lots of smiles and encouragement. Children are happy here. They behave exceptionally well.

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The provision is good

Children spend plenty of time in the childminder's exciting garden. They cover toy dinosaurs with soil and say 'they were buried for five years, its bones now'. They explore a tray of rice, sprinkling it with their fingers and making circles by pressing objects into it. Children feed the pet rabbits and talk about the rabbits' diet. They eat a picnic lunch as they relax in the sunshine. Children exercise their bodies on the tricycles and scooters. They experience a rich outdoor curriculum, where they are able to practise their emerging skills.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate their growing independence. They put on shoes and clothing ready for outdoor play. They make their own pizza for lunch, choosing which vegetables they want to add and chatting with the childminder about the ingredients. Children are confident to ask for help when they need it, and the childminder promptly responds. Children are becoming capable, motivated learners, who will be well prepared for future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and meets their individual needs. She gathers information from parents when children join the setting and she uses this in her planning. She is skilful in supporting children with additional health needs so that they are fully included. All children make good progress from their starting points. However, the childminder is not always clear about the intended learning for the activities she provides and so sometimes teaching and learning opportunities are missed. n The childminder has created an environment that supports children's communication and language. Children are relaxed and very much at home here. They initiate lots of conversations and are eager to interact with each other and the childminder. There are many back-and-forth exchanges. Children are becoming confident, capable communicators. n Children make good progress in their mathematical learning because the

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need to do better?

childminder plans opportunities for them to explore mathematical concepts as part of the daily routine. For example, when making pizzas, children are encouraged to count them and to recognise the pieces as circles and triangles. The childminder introduces numbers, counting and shapes into children's play so this knowledge can be practised and embedded.

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22 June 2022 n The childminder promotes children's reading. She provides a wide variety of books; the children often choose to look at these as part of their play. The childminder reads stories daily and children squeal and giggle as she uses puppets to bring them to life. The childminder's assistant asks children to repeat words in the stories, drawing their attention to the sounds within them, and the children are keen to participate. Children are deeply engaged and are developing a real love of books. n Children's learning is extended through regular opportunities to go out and about. The childminder takes them to the library and community play sessions. They go on woodland walks at a nearby nature reserve. When they read a book about animals, children recall a recent visit to the zoo. They are learning about the world around them. n The childminder is ambitious; she strives to provide a high-quality service. She

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need to do better?

keeps her knowledge up to date by attending online training and taking advice from the local authority and a childminder's network group. However, the childminder is not yet confident in her knowledge of recent changes to the early years foundation stage, and has not fully adapted her curriculum to reflect these changes. That said, she delivers a good quality of teaching, covering all seven areas of learning. She supports her assistant by inviting her to training and holding daily discussions to reflect on practice. n Partnership working with parents is strong. Parents appreciate the regular feedback that the childminder offers about their children's learning. They say that the childminder is nurturing and kind, and she has supported their children to be ready for school. Parents are very happy with the setting, which they describe as 'brilliant'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in recognising the signs and symptoms that could indicate that a child is in danger of harm. She knows what to do to report any concerns. The childminder understands the importance of sharing safeguarding information with parents. She holds regular conversations with them about safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation, the 'Prevent' duty, and internet safety. The childminder's home is safe and secure; she completes regular risk assessments to ensure that this is maintained. Children are well supervised. The childminder holds an up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate.

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should:

n gain a deeper understanding of the revised early years foundation stage to develop further the quality of teaching and learning and enhance children's

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should:

22 June 2022 educational programmes n review and strengthen planning and assessment processes to focus more precisely on the learning intentions for each activity provided and maximise learning outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548048 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10175095 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Birmingham. She works from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, including bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and took that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and childminder completed a tour of the house and garden to consider the suitability of the children's learning spaces. They discussed the intent and delivery of the childminder's curriculum. n The inspector observed the children and childminder in their care and play routines. The inspector and childminder discussed the quality of teaching and learning in one of the activities. n The inspector spoke to children and parents to determine their views about the setting. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and discussed safeguarding arrangements to assess the suitability of persons working with the childminder and living at the premises.

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Inspection activities

22 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

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