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

The childminder provides a stimulating, warm and welcoming environment for children. The children are confident and happy around her. They often go to her for comfort when needed, and she provides plenty of hugs. This supports children's emotional well-being. The childminder offers children a lot of praise and encouragement. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. There are a variety of resources that promote different areas of learning. These resources are accessible to children. This encourages children to make choices about their play and lead their learning. Children behave well. The childminder gently reminds them about the rules when sharing toys. This helps children to understand expectations. Children show they understand the routines and sit at the table and enjoy their snacks.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to develop their imagination. For example, when children play with building blocks, she encourages them and supports their ideas. This helps to develop children's confidence and independence. The childminder provides guidance and introduces vocabulary, which children respond to. This means that they develop their early language skills. Children go on nature walks with the childminder, where they meet other childminders and children. These experiences support their social skills as they make friends and play with peers. Children enjoy opportunities to explore nature, feed the ducks and use climbing equipment. They develop good physical skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder allows children to follow their interests when they play. She knows what children enjoy in their play and provides a variety of opportunities that interest and engage them. Therefore, the children develop their attention and focus, which supports learning. n Children develop their emerging speech and language skills. The childminder talks to children as they play and introduces vocabulary. For example, she says 'roll' and 'push' when children use rollers and cutters with play dough. This supports children's language development. n The childminder understands the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She works with parents to ensure that the food children eat is nutritious, and dietary needs are catered for. High standards of hygiene are also maintained throughout all areas. This promotes children's health and well-being. n The childminder has strong, positive relationships with the parents. She consults

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with parents about what their children know and can do. This helps her to identify children's starting points and areas for development. The childminder shares photos and messages about children's experiences and progress with the parents. They speak highly of the childminder and are happy with the care their

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need to do better?

27 September 2022 children receive. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support. The childminder liaises with parents and other agencies for advice and guidance to help the children. This helps to ensure that children with SEND receive the support they need to make progress. n Children engage in their learning and make choices about their play. For example, they join in and dance to the songs played on the TV, build towers with blocks, play instruments, and talk about the toy animals they play with. This allows children to develop their independence. n Children celebrate different cultural events and diversity. The childminder plans activities for the children. They create art, dress up and learn about festivals to experience other cultures and extend their knowledge. Therefore, children are prepared for the wider community. n The childminder knows the children well and uses her knowledge to support

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their interests and learning. For example, children play with home-made play dough with their fingers to strengthen their fine motor skills. Although children make good progress, regular reflection on all children's learning would ensure understanding of their needs is sharply focused. This would allow children to maximise their learning and development needs. n The childminder is keen to offer the best support for children to make progress. She comments that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she has not been able to access further professional development opportunities. Although she has good child development knowledge, she would benefit from further professional development to deepen her knowledge and skills, to raise the standard of practice even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a firm knowledge of signs and symptoms of abuse which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She understands her role and responsibility to ensure children are safe and knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child or another adult. The childminder ensures she has up-to-date first-aid training and updates her safeguarding knowledge through regular training. Regular fire drills take place, and a fire evacuation plan is clearly displayed. The childminder's home is safe and secure, and she identifies and removes any hazards. She takes effective steps to ensure minimal risks to children.

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should:

n increase opportunities for professional development to further support the quality of teaching, to help raise the standard of practice to the highest level

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should:

27 September 2022 n focus more precisely on assessment opportunities to further support the planning of suitably challenging learning experiences for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271457 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10234752 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 7 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the Billesley area of Birmingham. The childminder operates her provision term time only, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a level 3 qualification.

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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 inspector discussed the provision with the childminder to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' views during the inspection, including their views on the setting through written feedback. n The inspector looked at a selection of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

27 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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