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 enjoy a welcoming and homely environment at this childminder's setting. They have a very close bond with this experienced childminder. She is kind and warm. Children affectionately call her 'Nanny' and approach her for cuddles. They are relaxed and confident in her care. Children demonstrate they feel safe and happy in her presence.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides many opportunities for children to learn about their wider community. They visit local parks and museums and regularly take trips on public transport. They spend time with other childminders' children and attend playgroups. This gives children rich learning experiences and chances to mix with a variety of people. Consequently, children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. The childminder thoroughly considers any risks they might encounter when on outings.

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The provision is good

Children are curious and keen to learn. The childminder encourages children to have a go. When trying to fit shapes into a jigsaw, children focus for long periods. When children find something tricky, the childminder sensitively encourages them to keep going. This means children are building resilience and determination when learning. Children celebrate their achievements and proudly show off their hard work when they finish. This builds children's confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed a rich and varied curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do. There is a strong focus on teaching children about equality and diversity. She passionately explains about different cultures and what makes each child unique. The childminder gets to know each child and their family background. She uses this information to support children to develop a deep understanding of their heritage and respect for others. n The childminder gathers valuable information about children before they start. She uses this to set accurate starting points. She makes regular observations and shares children's progress with parents. The childminder offers a tailored and individualised settling-in process to support children and parents to feel happy, safe, and secure at the start of their journey. n Children learn through a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led

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need to do better?

activities linked to their interests. All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their development. They show an enjoyment of learning and develop age-appropriate independence. They learn to count and to recognise the letters in their name. The childminder gently reminds them about rules and boundaries. As a result, children are being well prepared for their future.

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need to do better?

22 February 2024 n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder asks children open-ended questions and gives them plenty of time to think and respond. This helps to deepen their knowledge and gives them the opportunity to practise speaking. However, sometimes she does not ensure children follow the right technique to learn new skills. For example, when children are doing a cutting activity, she does not correct them when they hold the scissors upside down. As a result, children struggle to master cutting, and the childminder does it for them. n The childminder is keen to improve her practice. She works closely with other local childminders to share ideas and advice. She completes mandatory training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She plans to complete further training to continue to develop her professional knowledge. This will help her focus her curriculum so that it is consistently ambitious for all children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a good role model. She teaches manners and regularly praises children. She gives them choices and respects their opinion. As a result, children feel valued and confident to express their ideas and feelings. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say she treats children like extended family, is a trusted friend and provides an environment for children to flourish in a home-from-home setting. Partnership working is effective and lasting relationships are forged. She shares ideas for parents to continue children's learning at home. This helps to consolidate children's learning between home and the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n support children to learn the correct technique when learning new skills n focus professional development opportunities to increase the overall quality of the teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228493 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10286699 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 2 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in the Yardley area of Birmingham. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded places for three-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 she ensures 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 early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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.

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Inspection activities

22 February 2024 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

22 February 2024 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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