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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder who is warm and nurturing. The childminder is responsive to the children's needs and provides comfort when needed. For example, when children become tired, the childminder helps them to collect their soft toy and snuggle closely to her for some quiet time. Children are very well cared for.

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The provision is good

Children explore the environment confidently and freely. They approach the childminder and the inspector to show them their toys and ask them to draw pictures. This shows that children feel safe and happy in the childminder's home. Children learn about the world around them. They grow plants and dig in muddy puddles at the allotment. They benefit from regular trips to the park, library, farm and soft play.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder encourages the children to resolve conflicts independently where possible, and supports the children in developing key social skills, such as sharing. Children are supported to follow instructions through activities that motivate them, such as collecting their own bag. The childminder knows the children well and she targets learning opportunities based on children's next steps and interests. As a result, children make good progress. For example, during story time, the childminder demonstrates two- and three-word combinations to develop vocabulary and encourage children to join words.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear intent for the curriculum she offers. She focuses on the prime areas of the early years foundation stage and also aims to develop children's knowledge of the world. She knows building children's skills and knowledge in these areas will support their learning when they move to the next stage of their education. n The childminder plans activities according to children's individual needs and interests. However, activities are not always precise and in line with children's next steps in order for them to make maximum progress. Assessment and ongoing observation help the childminder identify any gaps in children's learning. She then provides support to close these gaps. n Communication and language is a priority in the setting. Children's vocabulary and speech are developed through activities, during daily story times and though singing nursery rhymes. However, at times the childminder does not correct

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need to do better?

mispronunciation of words. For example, she uses words such as 'piggy' instead of 'pig' and 'nana' instead of banana. n Physical development is good. Children go outside every day where they climb and balance on a climbing frame. Inside, they have many opportunities to

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11 May 2023 practise their small-muscle skills. For example, children roll and shape dough and carefully cut vegetables for the tortoise. n The childminder encourages children to be independent and to have a go. For example, to climb onto a chair or into the ride-along car. She stays close and provides reassurance and support when she needs to. n Children are given choices about when, where and how they want to do things. For example, when caring for the tortoise the childminder asks children if it is time to feed him, what they should feed him and if it is time to put him back in his home. This helps children to see that their views count and that they are valued. n The childminder has a good understanding of her role in identifying and addressing any additional development needs that children may have. She puts into place appropriate support and intervention, and she knows how to access support and advice from other agencies to get children the help they need.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects upon her practice daily and has a good understanding of her own strengths and areas of development. She seeks out additional training. For example, she is currently developing her knowledge of phonics to enhance her teaching. This will support children in being ready for their next steps in education. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder. They feel they are always kept up to date with their children's care and progress and they praise the interesting trips the childminder organises. The childminder shares information with parents about how they can continue to support learning at home. This strengthens learning as the childminder and parents work together to ensure best outcomes for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of the environment. For example, she checks the garden before children go out to play, and removes hazards from the kitchen sink before they help to wash up. This means that risks to children are minimised. The childminder understands the processes to follow if she has concerns about the well-being of a child or the conduct of an adult towards a child. She has a secure understanding of the 'Prevent' duty. Building work has recently taken place to make changes to the premises. This required, with parents' knowledge and permission, a temporary relocation to alternative premises for a very short period. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of these changes, which is a requirement. However, there was no impact on the children.

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should:

11 May 2023 n embed further the planning for learning systems to make them more precise and in line with next steps, so that children make even more progress n improve the curriculum for communication and language to help children to hear the correct pronunciation of words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2629299 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10281137 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 5.30pm, term time only. The childminder is eligible for early education funding; however, no children were in receipt of funding at the time of inspection.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure those are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

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

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