Childminder in Birmingham

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely calm and happy at this setting. They have high levels of emotional security and share close relationships with the childminder. For example, children frequently ask her questions and tell her what they know and notice about her. This shows that they feel very safe and comfortable with her. Children thrive in her care and become effective communicators. For example, children address the inspector by name and initiate conversations about their learning and play.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave exceptionally well. They are learning to independently manage their own minor disputes with the childminder's support. Children know, understand and follow the clear rules and routines. For example, they sit on coloured spots and take turns to talk during story time. Children are very polite and receive consistent praise for this.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder plans an inspiring curriculum, which has the needs of individual children and their interests at the heart of it. As a result, children engage deeply in play and learning and can focus their listening and attention for long periods. Children benefit immensely from regular trips, which the childminder skilfully plans to support children's next steps. For example, children become more confident to mix within larger groups through attending playgroups, and their knowledge of animals develops with visits to care for the childminder's pony. The exceptional range of experiences that children engage in prepares them well for their future success.

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n The childminder continually engages children in meaningful conversations. For example, story time involves deep and prolonged conversation about children's families and places they have been. This enables the childminder to gain valuable insight into children's lives and their interests. n The childminder uses her in-depth knowledge of the children, along with information from observations and assessments, to plan for children's next steps. For example, she introduces a wooden hammer to children's favourite building activity to further build their hand and wrist strength. This extends their learning and leads to children making exceptional progress. n Through precise planning, the childminder provides activities that excite and engage children, both indoors and outside. The childminder is an advocate of outdoor learning. When in the garden, children enthusiastically explore, combine and transport interesting objects in the sand tray and outdoor kitchen. They

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confidently ride balance bicycles and scooters over ramps and move along balance beams. These activities support children's physical development well. n The childminder expertly supports the development of children's communication

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15 June 2023 skills. She models, extends and builds on the language children use. For example, children understand and use recently learned words, such as 'absorb,' 'turquoise' and 'pipette'. As a result, children make excellent progress in speaking. n The childminder provides children with continuous opportunities to develop independence. For example, children return their plates to the kitchen, put on their shoes and clean up spilt water from the floor. The childminder also works with parents to ensure that children achieve independence in toileting and handwashing. This prepares children well for the next stage of learning, such as school. n The childminder skilfully embeds positive values into everyday routines and play. For example, she gives children choices. They make decisions together and explore similarities and differences between people. This teaches children the importance of respecting and valuing each other's views, opinions and

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differences. n Children form exceptionally strong and secure relationships with the childminder. Parents are highly complimentary of the childminder. They say that she is a 'conscientious practitioner' who they are 'extremely lucky to have found.' Parents report that their children 'thrive' in this 'exceptional' setting. Children love going to the setting and, according to their parents, often ask if they can go at the weekends. n Parents feel fully informed of their child's progress and development. They receive daily verbal communication, including photos, observations and progress development reports. The childminder confidently advises parents on how to continue and extend their children's learning at home. She also expertly guides and supports parents on how and where to seek additional advice if needed. n The childminder is highly reflective of her practice and accurately identifies areas for further development. She engages in professional development, which

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supports her in raising specific outcomes for children. For example, she has completed training that supports her in developing children's vital communication and language skills. As a result, the childminders practice is continually enhancing.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. She has extensive knowledge about the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is confident about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made about an adult. The childminder carries out daily checks to ensure that her home is safe and secure. She manages risks effectively when on trips out. This minimises risks to children. The childminder clearly explains to children the reasons for rules and boundaries, such as what they need to do when she is cooking or why running inside is not allowed. This helps them to develop an excellent understanding of the reasons for safe practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493129 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10288825 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 3 Date of previous inspection 1 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in West Heath, Birmingham. She operates Tuesday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.15pm, term time only. The childminder receives free early education funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 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 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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