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 are happy and cheerful when they arrive at the setting. The childminder greets them warmly. Children demonstrate that they feel safe in the home-from- home environment that the childminder provides for them, and they form secure attachments with her. The childminder knows children well and she talks with them knowledgably about their families and home life. These important interactions support children's language and communication skills and help them to develop a sense of self.

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The provision is good

Children make independent choices about where to play and what to do in the setting. They enjoy playing animal dominoes and other games with the childminder, patiently taking turns and following the rules of the game. Children develop their understanding of people from different cultures when they listen to stories and complete puzzles. They look at the puzzle pictures and share their ideas as they talk about the differences and similarities they see.

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The provision is good

Children learn about healthy lifestyles and choices. They enjoy being physically active and eat healthy foods at mealtimes. Children behave well. They listen carefully to the childminder and respond politely and follow instructions. The childminder supports children's mathematical development appropriately. For example, she introduces mathematical concepts, such as size and shape, and children place wooden blocks in order from smallest to largest. The childminder supports children to develop important skills and knowledge to prepare them for their future learning and school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements a child-led curriculum that reflects children's personal interests and supports their learning and development. She has some knowledge and understanding of child development and uses what she knows to help children to make progress and build on what they already know and can do. The childminder undertakes some professional development to improve her practice. However, she does not regularly access professional development opportunities that will help her raise the quality of teaching even further. n Children display positive attitudes to learning. For example, they demonstrate focus and perseverance when completing puzzles and playing games. They enjoy solving challenging jigsaw puzzles and take great pride in their achievements. n The childminder provides activities and resources that sensitively support children's understanding about people with disabilities and people from other

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cultures. This helps them to develop their knowledge of the wider world. n Children are taught about healthy living. They learn about the importance of

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11 May 2023 handwashing and healthy eating. During lunchtimes, the childminder highlights to children that fruit is good for them because it helps them to grow and that yogurt and milk help to make their bones strong. n Children learn about the importance of being physically active and they experience a range of outdoor activities and trips. They regularly attend the local swimming pool and dance classes, and they play catching games with the childminder in the outdoor learning environment. Children express their enjoyment of physical play, explaining how the car is their favourite thing to ride. These activities help children to develop their muscle skills, hand-eye coordination and to gain spatial awareness. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She shares information with them regularly. Parents feel that they are well informed about what their children are learning and the progress their

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children make. Parents say that they love to look at the scrapbooks prepared by the childminder to showcase children's achievements and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and she knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety. Risk assessments are regularly carried out by the childminder to keep the indoor and outdoor learning environments safe and fit for purpose. The childminder teaches children about personal safety, including how to cross the road safely when they are out and about in the local community.

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should:

n make better use of professional development opportunities that help to raise the quality of teaching even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272010 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10285416 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 1 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Acocks Green, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 9am to 5pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 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 childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum and her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to children and parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

11 May 2023 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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