Childminder in Birmingham

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection. She has reorganised her provision, so that children have space and opportunities to make choices in their learning and play safely. However, the quality of education the childminder provides is still variable. At times, the implementation of her curriculum is weak. Some experiences that children receive do not challenge them to extend on what they already know and can do. Older children show some interest in the activities planned and often initiate their own play. However, the childminder does not always focus on what children need to learn next. She does not consider how she can use their interests to help them build on their prior knowledge and skills and support them to remain highly engaged in their learning. In addition, there are times when younger children's communication and language is not encouraged well enough. Therefore, children are not supported to make consistently good progress.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder does not consistently promote children's good health, in particular, their oral health. She does not encourage children to learn about healthy foods and drinks and the affects unhealthy choices can have on their body and teeth. That said, children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder provides some nice interactions that help children to feel secure. Older children articulate their interests and eagerly share what they like with adults. Younger children go to the childminder for cuddles when they are upset. They enjoy the comfort of sitting on her lap for a story. Older children show consideration and warmth towards the younger children. They are caring and respectful and have lovely manners.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has kept her mandatory training up to date. She has received support from the local authority and has attended some further training to support her practice. However, the childminder does not consistently monitor and evaluate her provision to ensure that she identifies all weaknesses in her practice. Consequently, some weaknesses remain, and the provision is not yet good enough. n The childminder does not consistently support children's good health. Although children now have drinks available throughout the day, this is juice in a drinks bottle. The childminder does not consider the affect that this can have on children's oral health. In addition, during a fruit tasting activity and during mealtimes, she does not follow the children's lead in order to explain to them the benefits of eating healthy foods. n The childminder has improved her knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She knows the children well and provides some activities that

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need to do better?

children enjoy. However, she does not provide an ambitious curriculum, so that

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need to do better?

21 September 2023 all children are challenged to extend their learning further. For example, when children draw at the table, the childminder does not consider how to use this as a learning opportunity to build on what children can already do. n The childminder reads to children and models words. She encourages older children to discuss stories. Younger children giggle with excitement as they enjoy looking at sensory books. The childminder encourages younger children to say the names of animals and fruits when they look at books together. However, on occasions during other activities and routine times, she does not promote younger children's language to help them develop their vocabulary and understanding further. n Parents share positive views of the childminder. They say that the experiences of their children visiting playgroups and forest school provides them with opportunities to develop their social skills. The childminder shares information

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need to do better?

with parents to support some learning at home. The childminder shares information with other settings children attend to promote some continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. Older children develop an understanding of managing their own personal care needs. They confidently use the toilet and wash their hands. The childminder recognises when younger children are tired and hungry and responds well to their needs. She attends to their intimate care needs. n Children behave well. They follow instructions, build friendships and are incredibly kind. Children are confident and resilient.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care or their family members. The childminder is aware of the local procedures for where children live. She has ensured all family members and assistants have undergone appropriate suitability checks. The childminder also has arrangements in place to check the ongoing suitability of her assistant. She has ensured her home is safe and suitable to ensure children are kept safe while in her care.

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Due date

ensure all children's good health is promoted, including their oral health 27/10/2023

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Due date

21 September 2023 consistently implement an ambitious curriculum for all children to provide sufficient challenge that helps children to remain engaged and build on what they already know and can do. 29/12/2023

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should:

n monitor the quality of the provision to ensure all weaknesses are identified to continue to make sustained improvements n identify further ways to support the youngest children's communication and language skills to help them develop their speaking and understanding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221459 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10298561 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 9 Date of previous inspection 27 April 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in the Rednal area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder's provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector looked at parent's written views and took account of these. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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Inspection activities

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