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

The childminder works closely with his co-childminder to create a warm and relaxed environment where children arrive happy and quickly settle into activities. Children feel safe and have a close attachment with the childminder and enjoy his company. For example, the childminder skilfully reinforces children's learning as they show him the pretend teeth and they talk about the importance of cleaning their teeth. The childminder often takes the lead in promoting children's physical development. For example, children are supported well to use the climbing wall, steps and slide. The childminder provides a rich range of engaging opportunities for children to make marks, such as using the soil, sand, paint and messy play. All children, including the youngest children, show high levels of engagement as they write and make marks at the table and on clipboards. The most-able children write their own names and the initial letters of their friends' names.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). For example, children easily take part during all activities and thoroughly enjoy their play. Activities and learning are made fun and children often show high levels of engagement. There are clear routines in place and children are keen to help with routine tasks such as tidying up and preparing snacks and their lunch. The childminder often sings with children as they play, and they thoroughly enjoy ring games and songs.

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need to do better?

n The rich learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, provides children with exciting learning opportunities across all areas of learning. The childminder and his co-childminder creatively incorporate the natural environment into the educational programme to help inspire children to learn. Children have excellent first-hand experiences to learn about the changing seasons, new life and decay. For example, the childminder and his co-childminder twice weekly take children to the allotment for them to learn about plants, wildlife and making compost. Children help care for the chickens in the garden and learn about life cycles as they collect eggs. n Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development is a prime focus. The childminder and his co-childminder support children well to manage their feelings and to show empathy. For example, they teach children about their unique differences and how to show respect and concern for others. Children

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confidently adapt to changes in the routine and the older children enjoy taking on extra responsibility and caring for the younger children. All children, including the youngest, are confident and happy in their environment. n The childminder regularly makes observations of what children enjoy and their development. This information is used effectively to help plan interesting

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8 July 2024 activities to help children make good progress. The childminder forms extremely strong partnership working with the parents of children with SEND and any professionals involved. This joined-up working helps support children's progress and development, and they catch up quickly. n The childminder adopts a professional approach and all the required records, polices and procedures are in place. Parents receive detailed information about their children's care and education. They express how they value the comprehensive daily feedback they receive and the ideas on how to support their children's learning at home. Parents report that the childminder and his co- childminder are knowledgeable and they guide and support them on any issues they experience with their children. For example, parents receive guidance on behaviour management techniques and feeding issues. The childminder works successfully with parents to ensure any medical needs and dietary requirements

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are diligently met. n The childminder ensures the educational programme includes a core range of books, which successfully helps reinforce what children are learning. For example, books are often linked to topics such as the seasons, festivals and children's interests, and children show a keen interest in them. However, the childminder does not always plan successfully for the varying ages of children during group story sessions, and the youngest children quickly lose interest. n Promoting children's communication and language skills is a clear priority. The childminder and his co-childminder give children age-appropriate explanations and help them explore their ideas and extend their vocabulary. The co- childminder models language extremely well during her interactions and children enjoy conversations and are eager to speak. However, on occasions, the childminder asks too many questions rather than providing a rich range of

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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 plan effectively for the varying learning needs of children during story sessions to help increase their engagement and enjoyment n increase confidence in providing children with a rich range of language during interactions to help further support their communication and language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362273 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10355365 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 12 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Birmingham. He works with his wife, who is his co-childminder, and he occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder and his co-childminder both hold a childcare qualification at level 3. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first 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 and the childminder completed a learning walk together to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household and working on the premises. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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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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