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 benefit from an environment that is organised with their needs in mind. They have close and warm relationships with the childminder and are confident and feel safe. They thoroughly enjoy their interactions with her and show high levels of engagement in their play and during activities. Children increase their independence as they use a range of utensils, such as an electric whisk, sieves and spoons to make their cakes. As they look at the cookery book, they easily recall the ingredients they need, identify the mixer and talk about the sponge mix. They confidently use words, such as 'scraping' and 'scooping' as they fill their cake cases and enjoy counting them.

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The provision is good

The daily routine is used well to help children learn. For example, during snack time, the oranges in the fruit bowl ignite children's curiosity. They recall how they have been rolling pumpkins and are keen to explore how the oranges roll and how they differ from the pumpkins. This interest is supported extremely well by the childminder as she builds on their learning. Outdoors, children have the freedom to explore the natural resources and use them to be creative and imaginative. For example, children use the large branches they have collected and recall the story about 'The Stick Man'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear intent for the curriculum and implements it well. She focuses on providing opportunities and resources to ignite children's curiosity, to motivate them to learn. She has a clear overview of each child's development and uses their next steps effectively during activities to help children make good progress. n The childminder is clearly driven and has raised the level of her qualification since the last inspection. She values continuous quality improvement and understands how this impacts on children's achievement and well-being. For example, she reflects daily on the experiences she delivers and modifies what is provided to suit the needs of children. n The childminder promotes children's love for books extremely well. For example, the childminder operates a book library system, which is popular with children. She skilfully uses key books, which are often linked to children's interests and

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what is being taught, to help reinforce learning. Visual aids, such as story sacks and song bags linked to popular books and songs, are used to motivate children to help support their language development. n The childminder places a clear focus on supporting children's communication and language in a variety of ways. For example, she provides a rich range of language during her interactions and points out new words and repeats them often. Children show a keen interest in the new words introduced. However, on

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2 November 2022 occasions, the childminder does not create enough opportunities for children who are less vocal to speak during group activities. n The childminder uses an effective range of strategies to engage with parents to ensure they are kept fully informed about their children's day and progress. For example, children have a daily dairy, with detailed information about their experiences and learning. She regularly shares information about children's next steps in learning to help parents continue their learning at home. Parents report their children flourish in this warm, caring and stimulating environment. n The educational programme for teaching an understanding of the world is strong in some aspects. The childminder uses the weekly forest school session children attend as inspiration to provide joyful opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. For example, children learn about the changing seasons and

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use tools to order and sort natural resources as they play in the garden. However, the childminder does not plan enough opportunities for children to learn about other cultures, to further extend their understanding of the diverse community. n Promoting children's health and emotional well-being is a clear priority. The childminder helps children learn about the benefits of healthy eating and how to prevent the spread of infection. She knows each child's unique personalities and supports them well to self-regulate their emotions. Children show care and concern for others and behave well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All adults living in the household are vetted and suitable. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. For example, she has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child. The childminder supervises children well to keep them safe in the home and garden. She carries out risk assessment to ensure children are kept safe on outings and when undertaking high-risk activities. For example, she ensures children are capable and have the maturity to take part in the forest school sessions and teaches them to use tools safely in the garden.

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should:

n increase knowledge of how to provide age-appropriate opportunities for children to learn about their local diverse community n create more opportunities for those children who are not as confident to speak during activities, to help further improve their communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450518 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10235896 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 22 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Northfield area of Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first 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 and the childminder completed a learning walk together to check the safety of the premises and to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

2 November 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

2 November 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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