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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children settle well with this childminder. They show they are at ease as they explore the environment with confidence. They show curiosity and interest as they explore the range of activities on offer to them.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy playing outdoors. The childminder recreates a scene from a familiar book, for children to experience sections of the story. They walk through trays of muddy water, climb through forest-like tunnels and slide through swirling snowstorms before trying to find the creature in the cave. Children recall parts of the story. They describe as they 'stumble-trip' through the forest and 'squelch' through the mud. Younger children follow the lead from older children and take turns to go through each part of the trail. This helps children to consolidate the learning they have gained from sharing books.

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The provision is good

Children learn about their own health, particularly looking after their teeth. They use a dentist kit to become familiar with dentist tools and how these are used. They talk about a dentist being able to see their teeth with tiny mirrors. Children talk about having a 'cavity' in their teeth. The childminder's assistant asks what causes cavities. Children respond to say foods with lots of sugar, like chocolate and sweets. They say they need to brush their teeth in the morning and before going to bed to keep cavities away.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a curriculum which prioritises children's communication development. She understands the importance of developing children's language skills. She plans activities based on children's interests and knows what they need to learn next. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to sing songs and share stories. Children repeat words they have learned during their play. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. n Children learn about keeping themselves healthy. They join in with exercises which keep them physically healthy. The childminder and her assistants model different ways to move their bodies and children copy. They listen to their heartbeat and describe how movement makes it beat faster. The childminder helps children to understand that this keeps their bodies healthy. n Children behave well. They are reminded about behaviour rules and what is expected of them. The childminder and her assistants support children to take

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need to do better?

turns as they encourage them to give toys to one another when they are finished playing with them. Children show a willingness to share with one another. This helps children to learn to play cooperatively. n The childminder and her assistants support children to follow routines. They help them to find their coats and shoes before going outside and encourage them to

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need to do better?

23 November 2023 tidy up before mealtimes. However, there are times when children are waiting unnecessarily for prolonged periods at transition times. As a result, children lose focus and become distracted. n Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that children are happy to attend and mention all the activities they take part in. They comment on the daily updates they receive about what children have been doing and the progress their children make. Parents appreciate the advice they receive about how to further support their children's learning at home. This helps to provide consistency for children. n The childminder works with other settings children attend. She shares her knowledge of children and coordinates next steps for what children need to learn next. She ensures parents are involved in these discussions to support children's learning even further. This helps to provide a consistent learning approach,

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need to do better?

which enhances the progress children make. n The childminder supports assistants to develop their practice. She meets with them regularly and identifies ways to improve their knowledge and skills. For example, she supports them to develop their planning skills and gives them opportunities to design activities for children. However, assistants constantly need direction from the childminder through the day to be able to carry out their role effectively. Therefore, assistants do not always know what they need to do to fully meet children's needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants know how to keep children safe. They recognise signs which may mean a child is at risk of harm and know what they should do if a concern should arise. They keep up to date with safeguarding training. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made against someone who lives or works in her home and prioritises children's safety. The childminder keeps the environment safe and identifies hazards which may pose a risk to children. She ensures she carries out daily checks of her home and garden to ensure they are safe for children to use.

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should:

n strengthen support for assistants, so that they have a clear understanding of their role, and understand how to meet children's needs at all times n refine the organisation of routines even further, so that children are not left waiting for prolonged periods of time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2601001 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10284047 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 11 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Kings Norton in Birmingham. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides early education funding for three- and four-year-old children.

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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. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

23 November 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

23 November 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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