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 develop close relationships with the childminder and each other. They show through their relaxed and happy demeanour that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Children follow their interests and enjoy re-enacting familiar experiences. For example, they cradle the dolls and pretend to feed them their bottle. Afterwards, they spend time patting the dolls' backs before placing them in the pram and taking them for a walk. This helps them to learn to show care and concern to others.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a curriculum that helps children to build on their prior skills and knowledge. She provides a range of activities that spark children's interests and allow children time to practise their skills. Children remain engaged in their learning. They enjoy playing games and identify different clothes needed to dress a picture of a bear. Children identify the correct body part and match the colour of the clothes. They learn to share and take turns as they play and respond well to the praise and encouragement they receive. Children thoroughly enjoy hearing stories and looking at books. They recall familiar stories, such as 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt', and the times they visit the park to see if they can find the bear. Children regularly visit places of interest, such as the park and the library. They have opportunities to meet with others, which supports their social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans an interesting and varied curriculum, building on children's interests and what they know and can already do. She uses resources well to support learning and shares ideas with parents of ways to continue their child's learning at home. n Initially, after her last inspection, the childminder accessed a variety of training courses to support her professional development. However, this has waned, and very little has been completed over the last 12 months. The childminder has not considered how to continue with professional development opportunities to support her in enhancing her knowledge and skills. n The childminder understands how children learn. She talks to children and asks them questions and gives them time to think about what they have been asked, responding positively. The childminder takes time to listen to what children have to say as they eagerly join in with conversations. However, there are times when

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need to do better?

children shorten words and are not encouraged to pronounce these words correctly, saying, for example, 'bum, bum' instead of 'bottom'. This does not help them to extend their vocabulary further by hearing the correct pronunciation of words. n Children develop their independence from an early age. They particularly enjoy washing their hands during the day and tell the childminder when they need to

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5 September 2023 do so. Children take their own shoes off and are supported when trying to put them on again before they go outside. They understand that they must wear sun cream and hats outside because it is very sunny. n Children delight in spending time outdoors and have plenty of fresh air and exercise each day. The childminder plans experiences to help children to develop their physical skills and to understand how to keep themselves safe. Children are confident in managing risks. They carefully climb the steps of a slide before sitting down at the top and sliding down. n Children enjoy a range of freshly prepared meals, which supports their understanding of foods that are good for their bodies. The childminder knows and caters for children's individual dietary needs and preferences. Children choose from a variety of fruit and vegetables each day, and they drink plenty of water to remain hydrated. Children sit together to eat.

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n Children learn about different festivals and celebrations during the year. Time is also spent talking to children about similarities and differences and how we are all different. Resources reflect positive images of people with different skin tones and those with varying abilities to further support children's awareness. n Parents and children are very happy with the service provided. Children comment that they learn patience and kindness in the childminder's care and that they love being looked after by her. Parents feel that the childminder is trustworthy and someone who ensures that children are welcomed lovingly and supported at all times.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder undertakes daily risk assessments of her home and garden and when planning outings. She identifies possible risks and then takes appropriate steps to minimise these. The childminder is alert to signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm or neglect. She fully understands her responsibility to safeguard children and knows the referral procedures to alert appropriate agencies of her concerns. Effective routines are in place to ensure that children are not left unattended with unvetted adults. Children are only released into the care of known adults.

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should:

n consider professional development opportunities to further build knowledge and skills n further support children's language development through reinforcing the correct pronunciation of words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500567 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10307719 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 7 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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 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 it is safe and suitable. 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 Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The childminder shared the written views of parents 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

5 September 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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