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 have warm and affectionate bonds with the kind and caring childminder. The childminder has created a calm environment, and the children are happy and relaxed in her care. The childminder supports younger children who are learning to manage their personal care needs, and older children confidently manage their own self-care. Children behave well and show a good understanding of the rules and boundaries. They listen well to instructions.

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The provision is good

Children independently explore the toys and activities provided. They enjoy playing with the dolls and pushchairs. The childminder promotes communication and language skills well. Children engage in meaningful conversations with the childminder and each other. They have access to a range of books and pick their favourites for the childminder to read. Children enjoy art activities and choose the materials they want to use, such as pens, glue and stickers. Children attend local play groups with the childminder, and they talk fondly about visiting a nearby farm. Children enjoy looking at their own memory books that the childminder has prepared for them. They talk about the photographs and the experiences they have had.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children's learning and progress. She has systems in place to identify and recognise children's achievements; for example, when they put on their own shoes and coats unsupported. The childminder talks to the children about moods and feelings, which helps extend their vocabulary as they hear new words to use in their conversations. n Children have access to a wide range of books, jigsaws and small-world toys. They sit near the childminder at story time and talk about the books they are reading. The childminder talks to the children about what is happening and how this relates to real life. n Partnerships with parents are good. When children start, the childminder gathers a range of information to develop an understanding of children's individual care needs. Parents say the childminder has a strong bond with their children and state that they feel well informed about their children's learning and

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development. Parents also comment that the childminder has offered additional support above and beyond their expectations. n The childminder attends local play groups on a weekly basis. As a result, children develop strong personal and social skills, and they enjoy spending time with other children. n The childminder makes the most of spontaneous opportunities to support children's mathematical knowledge and skills. Children are encouraged to count

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28 September 2022 throughout the day. All children demonstrate that they know the various colours and can use language like bigger and smaller. n The childminder is knowledgeable about the children's interests. She listens to the children and aims to acquire resources to support these interests. These items of interest, such as boats and cars, are then integrated into activities. n Children are provided with healthy meals. When preparing meals, the childminder talks to the children about the foods and offers choices. Children have access to a large outdoor space and play outside daily. The outdoor area is well resourced. For example, the childminder provides balls and bikes to support children's physical development. The childminder has resourced this space well, and children enjoy their time exercising outdoors and getting fresh air. n Children are confident talkers. They talk about what makes them happy, such as

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playing with the big cars in the garden or dressing the dolls and taking them for walks in their pushchairs. n Children have fun during art activities. The childminder provides a range of resources to facilitate some activities. This includes some pre-cut shapes. However, her focus on the end product does not help to teach children new and varied skills. For example, some children could benefit from further extension, such as practising using scissors and using their own imaginations to prepare the shapes. n The childminder knows each child well and can talk about the progress they have made. However, she does not always focus sharply on what children need to learn next when planning experiences, so that they make even more rapid progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is strong in her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She can clearly identify signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the procedure to follow and professionals to contact if she has concerns about a child. The childminder ensures her first-aid qualification is kept up to date. The childminder makes regular checks to ensure that her home is safe and secure. The childminder has good systems in place to record any accidents and shares this information with parents. The childminder talks to the children about how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n make more effective use of activities to provide children with opportunities to learn new skills and extend their abilities n sharpen the focus of planned experiences on what children need to learn next so

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28 September 2022 that they make even more rapid progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221895 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10234642 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 15 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Northfield, Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 4.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and every other Monday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 inspector viewed all areas of the premises, both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written information provided. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised.

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Inspection activities

28 September 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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28 September 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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