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 demonstrate that they feel comfortable in the childminder's home. They develop strong relationships with the nurturing childminder, who has high expectations for all children. The childminder reinforces consistent routines and boundaries, which children understand from a young age. As a result, children behave very well. They are respectful, listen well and follow simple instructions.

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear intentions for what she wants children to learn. In turn, children benefit from a variety of exciting learning opportunities that reflect their current interests. The childminder supports children to enjoy sensory experiences and explore an array of textures. Younger children delight as they create marks in sand using a spade. They demonstrate that they enjoy learning through their senses as they touch the sand and move it between their fingers.

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The provision is good

Children become independent learners with the support of the childminder, who is keen for children to take a lead in their own learning. Children eagerly explore the childminder's stimulating environment and choose what they would like to play with. Older children demonstrate strong mathematical skills as they count and categorise different coloured animals. They display great concentration and coordination as they use large plastic tweezers to sort the animals.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She continually expands her professional development and ensures that she keeps all mandatory training up to date. The childminder is reflective and is passionate about providing children with the best start to their early education. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress in their learning. She continually monitors the progress that children make. The childminder has designed a curriculum that motivates children to learn key skills that will support them in the next stage of their learning. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. Children are confident communicators and engage in meaningful conversations with the childminder. The childminder interacts positively with children during their play to further build on their learning. However, at times,

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need to do better?

she does not consistently model the correct pronunciation of words during activities to fully enhance children's language development to the highest level. n There is a range of engaging activities available for children to join in with. Children display good physical skills. Young children maintain great concentration as they empty and fill containers with water. Older children

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need to do better?

10 August 2023 skilfully use a variety of different tools to cut and roll out play dough. n Children cooperate well with care routines and practices, such as nappy changing. The childminder interacts with children in a calm and sensitive way. She supports children to become independent from a young age. Children enjoy managing tasks for themselves, such as choosing the resources they would like to play with and washing their hands before mealtimes. n Children demonstrate positive attitudes as they play. Older children demonstrate strong imaginative skills as they excitedly exclaim that they have created a volcano with sand. They actively involve the childminder in their play, and she is enthusiastic and builds on children's interests. However, on occasion, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to questions to further support their critical-thinking skills. As a result, this prevents children

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need to do better?

from fully exploring their own ideas and developing their problem-solving skills to the highest level. n Partnership working is strong. The childminder successfully works with parents and shares regular information about children's care routines and progress. Parents comment that they are so thankful to have found the experienced and knowledgeable childminder. The childminder shares information with other professionals, such as staff in nurseries and schools. This helps to support continuity of children's care, learning and development. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. She provides children with nutritious snacks and meals. Children access fresh drinking water throughout the day. They benefit from regular fresh air and exercise in the childminder's spacious and well-equipped outdoor environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder routinely attends relevant training to keep her safeguarding knowledge updated and is qualified in paediatric first aid. She has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility in promoting children's welfare. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs that indicate that a child may be at risk of abuse. She is fully aware of how to report any concerns about a child or any allegations made against her or a household member. She carries out ongoing risk assessments of her home and outdoor environment to minimise any hazards.

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should:

n support children more consistently to pronounce words correctly during activities to enhance their communication skills even further n maximise opportunities for children to develop their problem-solving and critical- thinking skills to enable them to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464339 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10285517 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 6 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions run from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder holds an approved qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic. 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 she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outside, and evaluated the impact this has on children's progress. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' views and considered the child's voice during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and the childminder's qualifications.

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Inspection activities

10 August 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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Inspection activities

10 August 2023 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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