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 immerse themselves in play and learning in the childminder's home. The atmosphere is calm, warm, and friendly. The childminder and her assistant are kind and caring. As a result, children are very happy and settle quickly. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. Children behave extremely well. They are well mannered and polite.

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The provision is good

Children follow instructions well. They follow a set method to make a dough mix. Children develop early mathematical skills as they count and measure ingredients. When the dough is ready, they thoroughly enjoy rolling, cutting and manipulating it to create different effects. As a result, they develop strong small-muscle skills. Children explore their senses as they smell and feel the dough. They wrinkle their noses and pull away as they smell the cinnamon they have added. Children develop independence and confidence. They enjoy choosing toys to play with and carry out small tasks, such as tidying away resources.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy various trips out in their community. They develop social skills as they join other children and adults at local toddler and play groups. Children are confident communicators and talk to adults with ease. They recall a recent trip to the park and talk about feeding the ducks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has created a curriculum that is engaging for children. The childminder is determined to maintain a good quality provision. She provides regular support and training for her assistant. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. This helps her to raise the quality of teaching and improve outcomes for children. n The childminder and her assistant know children well. They carry out regular observations of children's learning and have a good understanding about what children already know and can do. However, the childminder does not always use assessment information accurately to focus planning precisely enough on what individual children need to learn next. n Children benefit greatly from the high-quality interactions of the childminder and her assistant, who model good communication and language skills. Children demonstrate fluent conversational skills as they speak and listen politely. The

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childminder and her assistant expand children's vocabulary and offer plenty of positive praise. This helps to builds children's confidence and self-esteem. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminding provision. They comment that children benefit from love, care, and compassion and that the childminder is thoughtful and kind. Parents state that the environment is safe and stimulating, and that their children make good progress. The childminder

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need to do better?

25 November 2022 shares regular information with parents to help them build on children's learning at home. n Children's communication and language are a key focus of the childminder's practice. The childminder and her assistant provide a running commentary as children play, which helps give meaning to what children are doing and ensures that they hear lots of vocabulary. Adults repeats key words and phrases and use simple instructions. n The childminder and her assistant are skilled at weaving mathematical concepts into children's play. They encourage children to sort, match and count. Children enjoy separating coloured circles into colour groups. They count out the utensils they are using to cut and mould dough. n Children learn about body parts as they create 'potato' characters. Adults encourage children to identify different parts of the body and count how many they have. Children demonstrate understanding as they know they need two

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eyes and one nose. n The childminder promotes children's health well. Children benefit from plenty of outdoor trips and experiences. They enjoy healthy fruit snacks and follow hygienic practice, such as handwashing. n Children are starting to learn what makes them unique. The childminder supports children to celebrate their own cultures and ways of life and learn about those of others. This helps children to understand about the world around them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. They complete regular training. The childminder and her assistant are aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. They aware of the correct reporting procedures to follow if they have a concern about the welfare of children or if allegations are made against adults. The childminder correctly records and reports accidents and incidents, including injuries children arrive with. These are discussed and shared with parents and carers accordingly. The childminder carries out regular checks of the environment to ensure that it is safe for children.

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should:

n use information gained from assessment to focus planning and teaching more precisely on what individual children need to learn next.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504621 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10262792 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 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 6 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1985. She operates all year round from 8am until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant who also holds a level 3 qualification. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant, and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector considered parents' views from their written comments

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Inspection activities

25 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

25 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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