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

The childminder offers a warm and nurturing welcome to children in her care. They are happy and relaxed in her home and demonstrate an eagerness to get involved in the activities that the childminder provides. The childminder knows children well. She uses their interests to plan learning opportunities that they will enjoy. The childminder supports and encourages children to make choices about what they would like to play with.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy spending time outdoors. The childminder takes them on regular visits to the local parks and also, on occasions, to a children's farm. She effectively teaches children about keeping themselves safe and supports their physical development. For example, she teaches them how to go in and out of the garden safely over a small step. The childminder provides a range of sensory experiences outdoors that spark children's curiosity and develop their sense of exploration.

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The provision is good

The childminder implements clear routines that help children to understand what is going to happen now and next. This enhances their feeling of safety and security. Children respond well to the childminder and they are keen to tidy toys away before moving on to the next activity. The childminder encourages and praises children for their efforts and they delight in her positive attention.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has devised a clear curriculum that focuses on the interests of the children in attendance. She gathers information effectively from parents when children start at her provision, which she uses to engage them in their learning. n The childminder uses careful observations of children's play and engagement to plan for their next steps. She uses her knowledge of child development to ensure that children build on what they already know. Children make good progress as a result of her considered planning and teaching. n The childminder attends regular training sessions and webinars in order to refresh and update her knowledge. She reflects on her provision to ensure that she meets the individual needs of the children she cares for. The childminder is committed to developing the service that she offers to children and their families. n Children enjoy opportunities to make marks. The childminder provides resources

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for them to paint freely using fine brushes. However, when very young children are not keen to take turns with resources, the childminder is not consistently clear about her expectations. This does not fully support children to develop their ability to play effectively with their peers. n The childminder is a gentle and responsive play partner to the children in her

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5 September 2023 care. For example, young children sit on her knee as they explore the magnetic sand together. The childminder uses a wide range of descriptive words to support children to extend their vocabulary. They listen to and use new words in their play, commenting on the 'stretchy' sand. However, on occasions, the childminder does not allow sufficient time for young children to process their thoughts in order to respond appropriately to her questions during play. n Respectful care routines implemented by the childminder encourage and support children to do things for themselves. Even the youngest children are clear about the need to wash their hands before they sit down to eat. The childminder is patient with the children as they learn new skills. She offers just the right amount of support to help them to manage their personal care. n The childminder offers a range of inviting sensory experiences that encourage

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children to develop the use of the small muscles in their hands. Children delight in stretching and scooping the sand. They are keen to use buckets and shapes for filling and emptying in the water tray. Children are highly engaged and focused as they explore using their senses. n The childminder works successfully in partnership with parents as she shares the learning that takes place in her provision. In addition, she supports parents with how they can further support children's development at home. Parents are pleased with the childminder's provision. They comment positively on the warm relationship between the childminder and their children, the interesting learning opportunities on offer, and the respectful care that children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out effective risk assessments to ensure that children's safety is a priority. She attends regular training in order to stay well informed about the local arrangements for safeguarding. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of child abuse. She is clear about the action that she would take if she were to identify any concerns about a child. The childminder ensures that all suitability checks are in place and completes first-aid training regularly. This enables her to deal effectively with any accidents. The childminder ensures that her premises are safe and secure.

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should:

n clearly communicate expectations in order to support young children to understand turn taking and further enable them to develop relationships with others n consistently offer children appropriate time to process their thoughts and responses in order to further support their language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495114 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10301764 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 23 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Lozells, Birmingham. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder offers care each weekday from 7.30am until 6pm, throughout the year, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are 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 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 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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Inspection activities

5 September 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

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