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 strong bonds with the childminder. She knows them well and provides a happy environment for children. The childminder gives cuddles regularly and has a calm approach toward the children. Children feel safe, secure and they behave well. They receive lots of praise and reassurance from the childminder. They build confidence and develop their self-esteem. The childminder expects children to grow and develop in her care. Children learn to respect the childminder's home and the resources. They eagerly help to tidy toys away.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with activities she knows they will enjoy. Children explore the dedicated play space where they confidently lead their own play. The childminder supports children to develop a love of books and they enjoy listening to stories. Children benefit from the good language model that the childminder provides them with. For example, the childminder listens to what children say, asks them questions and repeats words for them to hear correctly.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy the fresh air and exercise. Children develop an understanding of their local community. They enjoy many outings, including regular walks to the park, shops, the bank, bus rides and visits to the reservoir.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is led by the children's interests and supports their learning. She assesses what children know and can do to plan activities for the next steps in their learning. Children demonstrate their positive attitude toward learning through their curiosity and enjoyment in the activities on offer. For example, with encouragement from the childminder, they match and sequence puzzles. n The childminder discusses the children's two-year-old progress checks with parents. Although she completes the assessment, she does not provide parents with the required written summary to share with health professionals. However, the impact on children is minimal. n The childminder works with families and is able to identify those children who need extra support. She raises any concerns with parents regarding children's development and signposts them to the relevant health services. n The childminder creates a positive learning environment with clear boundaries

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need to do better?

for children to understand and adhere to. She is a good role model to the children and is gentle towards them. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. n Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents are pleased with the provision on offer and praise the childminder for the tailor-made service. They report that the childminder supports their children's eating habits and care needs. The

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need to do better?

17 November 2022 childminder keeps them well informed about their child's day. n Children are well motivated to play and learn. They use their imaginations to invent games, such as peeping through windows in a tent. They communicate well with the childminder, and indicate when they are happy, tired and hungry. For example, children climb into the childminder's lap when they are tired. They snuggle in and fall asleep. n The childminder ensures that children's health and hygiene is maintained. She ensures that school children wash their hands on arrival to her home. Children wash their hands regularly throughout the day, for example, before snacks, main meals and after the toilet routine. She works with parents to ensure that snacks and packed lunches are healthy and nutritious. The childminder talks to parents about her expectations of the packed lunches they provide and works with children to help them to try new foods.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good links with the local school. She communicates with them about children's well-being when she drops off and collects children. n Although the childminder makes use of mandatory training, such as first aid, she has not fully utilised her professional development to undertake more recent training relevant to her daily practice. The childminder supports children's learning across all areas effectively. However, she has not developed her own skills to raise her standard of teaching to help children to make the best possible progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. She is aware of the warning signs and symptoms of abuse, including female genital mutilation, radicalisation and extremist behaviour. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare, or if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. She has safeguarding policies in place and uses these to help her daily practice. The childminder keeps all areas of her home safe and regularly risk assesses her home. For example, the childminder ensures that she thoroughly cleans the toys and equipment regularly.

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Due date

provide parents with a short, written summary of their child's development as part of the two-year-old progress check. 01/01/2023

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should:

n strengthen knowledge and skills with professional development, to raise the quality of teaching and children's learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228381 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10234403 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 2 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in the Winson Green area of Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector took account of the parents' views during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the quality of education and the activities she provides to meet children's needs. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 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

17 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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