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 several changes since her last inspection which have helped to improve the opportunities she provides for children. She has worked with local services and other providers, and has a better understanding of how to meet the care and learning needs of children. She continues to improve the experiences she offers to children even further.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder does not yet have a fully established system for planning and assessing children's learning. She is developing an understanding of what she wants children to learn, but has not yet fully developed a curriculum which is embedded in practice. She does not yet completely understand how to make connections between what children need to learn and the activities she plans to ensure that children make the progress they are capable of.

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The provision requires improvement

Despite these weaknesses, the childminder has developed strong bonds with children which help them to feel safe and secure. They show that they are happy to be in her home and enjoy her joining in with their play. For example, the childminder joins in with children when they dress up. She puts a wig on, and children laugh and show pleasure at her new look. Children learn to be respectful of adults and their peers. They use manners and learn to play together cooperatively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not yet have a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn. She briefly explains some things which she wants to teach children, but does not yet fully implement a curriculum which is designed to build on what children already know and can do so that they make good progress. n The childminder knows what children like to do. She is knowledgeable about what children are interested in. However, she does not yet have a planning system which focuses on the skills children need to learn next. That said, children do make some progress, which is incidental during their play. n The childminder helps children to develop some skills which support their independence, such as encouraging older children to put their own shoes and coats on when they prepare to go with her on a school run. However, she does not always promote this with all areas of children's development. For example,

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need to do better?

she is not always proactive in introducing practices such as toilet training. Additionally, younger children are not given opportunities to feed themselves at lunchtime. n The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves healthy. She encourages healthy eating and helps children to learn what foods are good to

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12 June 2024 eat. She initiates conversations about exercise and describes the walks she takes children on which help them to keep their bodies healthy. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows how to make referrals to other services and understands the importance of working with parents to provide children with the appropriate support they need. She supports children who speak English as an additional language. She works with parents to ensure that she can understand children's needs in their primary language and, as a result, children learn to speak English quickly. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. They comment that she is caring, and children are happy to attend. They say she has supported them to put some strategies in place at home which have helped to improve children's development. n The childminder has worked hard to make improvements to her practice. She is

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need to do better?

committed to improving her own knowledge and skills and has made links with her local adviser and other childminders to support her knowledge further. She seeks out and accesses training to ensure that she enhances her understanding and, in turn, develop the experiences she offers children.

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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 which puts children's interests first.

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Due date

improve knowledge of how to develop and implement a curriculum which ensures that all children make the progress they are capable of 31/07/2024

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Due date

ensure the planning of activities focuses more precisely on what children need to learn next. 31/07/2024

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should:

n provide further opportunities for children to develop their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536768 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10334608 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and is located in the Erdington area of Birmingham. She operates from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for family holidays. She works with an assistant and holds an approved early years qualification at level 3. The childminder 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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 June 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

12 June 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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