Ann Patricia Duffill

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming family home. She is kind, caring and provides children with affection, cuddles, and comfort. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being. Children who are new to the setting are given plenty of attention and reassurance. The childminder stays close to them helping them to build close bonds with her. The childminder has reviewed the organisation of the day and has reduced the number of children she cares for, so that all children receive good quality care and learning experiences. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

The childminder is calm in her approach with children. She supports children to understand the rules within her home. As a result, children demonstrate good behaviours and attitudes. Children follow familiar routines which help them to feel safe and secure. For example, after lunchtime, children who want to sleep get their own blanket and make their way to the bed the childminder has laid out for them. Children learn the importance of caring for living things. They show great excitement when they see the childminder's cats and dogs playing in the garden. She talks to them about being kind and caring towards the animals. She ensures any contact with the animals is closely supervised.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection. She has structured a varied curriculum that helps children progress in all areas of learning. The childminder plans a good range of activities and experiences. Children benefit from trips in the local community. They visit local parks and enjoy attending community groups where they experience mixing with other children. n The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She ensures children's learning is sequenced to build upon what they already know and can do. The childminder engages well with children as they play and explore. However, at times the childminder does not fully support children's emerging interests to help them remain engaged and motivated in their play. n The childminder works closely with parents to establish children's starting points. She uses her own observations and assessments to build on this knowledge.

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need to do better?

This is used to help identify any gaps in children's learning and to plan for their next steps for the children to achieve. n The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's emerging communication and language skills. She engages children in frequent conversations and discussions. She offers a narrative as children play. The childminder introduces new words and sensitively repeats the correct pronunciation when children make attempts at saying new words. This helps

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5 September 2024 children to become confident communicators. n Children learn the importance of keeping themselves healthy. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks. She reminds them to drink water throughout the day to keep themselves hydrated. However, she does not consistently follow good handwashing routines. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. Children confidently feed themselves at mealtimes. The childminder encourages children to be kind and considerate towards each other. They learn to share and take turns. Older children readily help younger children to reach their water bottle off the shelf. n The childminder ensures children are kept safe in her care. She ensures her home is safe and suitable for the children attending. She supervises children well to ensure their safety and well-being. She teaches children to learn how to keep themselves safe, such as reminding them why it is important not to run in the

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house. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals. She has sought advice and guidance from her local authority advisor. The childminder has completed further training to ensure her knowledge and skills are updated. She reflects well on her practice to ensure any changes needed are implemented to ensure that the outcomes for children are good. n Parents and carers express their complete satisfaction with the service the childminder provides. They say that they are well informed about their child's time with the childminder. Parents appreciate how happy their children are in her care and say that they would recommend her to other parents.

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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 focus more on children's individual interests to help them remain fully engaged in some activities n build on current hygiene practices, particularly around ensuring consistent handwashing routines are followed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461893 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10352901 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 16 Date of previous inspection 9 April 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Birmingham. She works with a co- childminder and an assistant. The childminder operates from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. Funded early education is provided for children aged from nine months to four years. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder and her assistant. n The views of parents and carers were taken into consideration.

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Inspection activities

5 September 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

5 September 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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