Childminder, Out-of school day care in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

The childminder creates a home-from-home setting, where children settle quickly when they come in from school. For example, they take off their shoes, put down their school bags and engage quickly in the nurturing environment created by the childminder. This helps children to feel safe and secure.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides children with a range of engaging resources that help to hold their attention while they play alongside their friends. Children show they enjoy being at the setting. For example, they pretend small soft toys are Sonic the Hedgehog, and as they move around the room they chat to each other about crushing planets and say they are making a big storm. Younger children are highly engaged as they notice their reflection in the blank television screen and repeatedly say to their reflection 'stop copying me' to which they giggle and laugh. Older children enjoy looking at the junior magazines the childminder subscribes to. They select drawing materials independently and use their imagination to create pictures of their choice. The interactions between children and the childminder are thoughtful. She adapts her attention between older and younger children. She deploys herself well between the different age ranges so that all children are

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding about children's interests. She knows how children learn and play. For example, she places herself at a distance close enough to engage in children's play. She waits and watches until children involve her in their play and comments on the character they have made. Children enjoy talking about how their character does not exist and is only in their minds. This commenting helps children with their imaginative skills. n The childminder has implemented an effective behaviour management and mobile phone policy. She helps children to understand her expectations by giving examples of rules they follow in school. Children listen and respond well to the childminder. This helps them to learn respect for others. The childminder reminds children about keeping safe when using technology. n Mealtimes are times for children to socialise together. The childminder carefully

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considers what foods children like and dislike. For example, when she knows children are not keen on lettuce, she offers alternative foods, such as spinach. Before children settle to eat at the table, the childminder reminds them to wash their hands. When they are given their plates to carry to the dinner table, she encourages them to say thank you. Older and younger children have fun talking together. From this experience, children learn to be confident in their personal, social and emotional development.

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10 June 2024 n Parents report they have positive relationships with the childminder. They say that their children were shy before attending the setting but now they are talking more. Parents comment on how their children cannot wait to tell the caring childminder about the certificates they receive through swimming. Furthermore, parents comment on how their children have been introduced to different foods. They report that they have started to buy these foods at home as this is different to what they eat in their culture. n Strong partnership with the local school is established. The childminder works closely with teachers, including the special educational needs coordinator, to share information about individual children and their needs. For example, she uses the communication book children bring to communicate with individual children who are non-verbal. To further support children in their development,

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she keeps up to date with her professional development by attending autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder training. This ensures that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are fully able to communicate and have access to 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 interest first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500384 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10345051 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 16 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Kings Heath. The setting opens Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 7.30am to 8.50am and 3pm to 6pm. The childminder also operates during school holidays from 7.30am to 6pm and opens Monday to Thursday except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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