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 settled in this warm and caring childminder's home. The childminder and her assistant have strong attachments with the children. This enables children to feel confident and secure in the environment. The childminder creates a culture of respect for each other, and praises children's achievements. For example, when children are learning to feed themselves and successfully pick their food up using the fork, the childminder and her assistant gush with praise for them. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She implements activities to challenge their thinking. For instance, children discover some balls inside a box and use their skills to try to release them. This helps to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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The provision is good

Children show anticipation and curiosity as they prepare to go on a walk to get their snacks from the local shop. The childminder develops their understanding of the world around them as she talks to the children about what they can see. She introduces new words as they walk over leaves and listen to the sound as they crunch under their feet. The childminder brings meaning to the sounds children hear as she repeats the words, developing their understanding of the vocabulary spoken.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant work closely together to ensure that they are providing children with a range of experiences that they may not have already had. They use what they know about the children to extend children's knowledge. For example, when children show an interest in animals, the childminder plans experiences for them to visit a local farm to develop their awareness of the animals' habitats and how to care for them. n The childminder plans the environment to ensure that a range of activities are available for children to build on their knowledge and understanding. However, at times, children can become slightly overwhelmed by the number of choices available to them. Children occasionally move very quickly between activities, and this results in them losing focus in their learning. n The childminder has set appropriate rules and boundaries for the children to follow. However, she does not consistently reinforce these. For example, when

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children practise making marks on paper, they sometimes become carried away and begin to make marks on the floor and the walls. This means that children do not consistently learn the rules on how to respect their environment. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents and offers advice and guidance to them and their families. The childminder shares information about

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17 October 2023 children's development, including any concerns. This is so that parents are fully informed and supported to access the right support at the right time. n Parents appreciate the care that their children receive. The childminder shares regular information regarding their child's progress, to support parents to continue their child's learning at home. The childminder works in partnership with schools. She shares information about the children to ensure that they are fully supported during the transition to school. n The childminder and her assistant meet regularly to discuss updates about the children in their care and to discuss their own professional development. They discussed how much they have benefited from attending some recent courses to develop their practice in promoting children's good health. For example, the childminder encourages children to brush their teeth after mealtimes and talks to

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them about the importance of good oral health. n Children learn about the importance of being active and developing their physical skills. The childminder takes them on visits to the local parks to access the swings and climbing frames. During movement sessions, children giggle in delight as they successfully copy each of the actions with the childminder. n The childminder finds out about children's backgrounds and their cultural beliefs. She gathers information about how they celebrate festivals at home. The childminder promotes these different events and talks to children about the importance of valuing each of their own unique celebrations. This helps children to feel valued and develop their understanding of being part of a wider community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant are vigilant when assessing the environment for any potential risks that may cause harm to children. They understand the possible signs that a child may be at risk. The childminder and her assistant know the reporting procedures for sharing concerns about a child or a person in a position of trust. They remind children about their own personal safety when they go out on a walk. The childminder talks to children about how to safely cross the road by reminding them to stop, look and listen before they cross. She always supervises children during mealtimes to keep them safe while eating.

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should:

n organise the planning of activities to help children to remain engaged and gain the most from their learning n consistently implement rules and boundaries so that children learn what is expected from them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494054 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10301749 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 18 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Moseley area of Birmingham. The childminder operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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 setting. 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 discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the assistant and children. n The inspector spoke to parents and reviewed feedback during the inspection, and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

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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