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 thrive in this incredibly warm and welcoming provision. They demonstrate feelings of safety and security as they participate fully in clear and purposeful routines. Children confidently anticipate how they can help as they get their plates out and carry food to the table. They are extremely competent at buttering their toast and cutting it into pieces at snack time. There is a lively buzz at the table and children engage joyfully in conversation. They happily share their thoughts and ideas and are keen to hear what their peers have to say. Older children demonstrate exceptional kindness to their younger peers and delight in the funny things they do.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder takes a thoughtful lead from children's motivations and fascinations. She extends their learning by planning an exceptionally wide range of experiences, trips and visits. These include visiting the RAF museum and spending time at the airfield to observe and learn more about aeroplanes. Children also frequently visit the zoo, the farm, country parks and the library. They are keen to reflect on these experiences and share photograph books with visitors. Children talk animatedly about the places they have been and the time they have enjoyed with their friends.

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n Teaching is of an exceptionally high standard. Regular assessments, such as progress checks for children aged two years old, are extremely thorough and used to inform children's next stages of learning. The childminder respectfully involves parents in assessments and they work in partnership to ensure the best outcomes for children. As a result, all children make significant progress from their starting points and benefit from collaborative teaching. n The childminder implements a clear and purposeful curriculum that is well sequenced and builds highly effectively on children's skills and abilities. She expertly extends children's learning by providing indoor and outdoor environments that are stimulating, spark curiosity and help children to make connections in their learning. For example, children enthusiastically play with coloured water and demonstrate extreme focus and attention using a colour-

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mixing card to experiment. The childminder seamlessly weaves in teaching mathematical concepts and new vocabulary to further extend children's learning. She uses just the right amount of support to teach younger children how to use pipettes and pumps. n The childminder pays close, careful attention to children's individual needs and unique characteristics. Children's love of books is fostered as the childminder provides thoughtful access to a range of stories, both indoors and outdoors. She understands that younger children may not be ready to sit and listen to a short

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6 July 2023 story. Therefore, she skilfully engages them in standing next to her as she turns the pages. Children then delight in pointing to the pictures and saying familiar words. The childminder maximises every opportunity to introduce new language to the children. n Children are extremely kind and cooperative. The childminder supports them to regulate their own behaviour and gently encourages them to think about how their actions may impact others. She has exceptionally high expectations of all children. The childminder meaningfully uses praise to acknowledge and celebrate children's ability to make the right choices. n Children are focused and highly engaged learners. The childminder expertly supports them to develop their own ideas. She skilfully role models the language of critical-thinking. For example, she works alongside older children to encourage them to think about how the design of their tall tower could become

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more secure and less likely to collapse. Children develop resilience as they are gently supported to try and try again. Children constantly seek the childminder out and invite her into their play, demonstrating their expectation of her joyful involvement in their learning. n The childminder is highly committed to developing and improving her provision. She frequently engages in learning opportunities and reflects on how newly acquired knowledge can positively impact the experiences on offer to the children in her care. n Parents are unwaveringly positive about the nurturing and caring service their children receive. They are delighted with the shared home-learning opportunities and book bags provided for children who are getting ready to go to school. Parents are thrilled with the amount of time children spend engaged in outdoor learning and visiting wider facilities to extend their lived experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is exceptionally confident about her role in keeping children safe from harm. She has excellent knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the need for prompt action, which underpins the childminder's highly effective policies and procedures. She regularly reviews and updates these to ensure they reflect current guidance. The childminder supports children to develop their understanding of how to keep themselves safe, both in her home and while outdoors on trips and visits. She ensures training is up to date and skilfully reflects on newly acquired knowledge to update her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470144 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10295502 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 5 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Birmingham, West Midlands. The childminder holds a qualification in early years at level 3. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures 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 Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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 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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