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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children form secure attachments with the childminder because she is caring and responds well to their individual needs. Babies who are new to the setting settle quickly because the childminder gives them the emotional reassurance they need. Children show they are relaxed in the childminder's care. They develop good friendships with each other. Children show kindness and consideration for others. For example, older children help younger children with tasks they are not yet able to do. The childminder praises children for these good behaviours. This helps to promote their overall well-being.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities and experiences. This helps all children to make good progress in their learning. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. For example, as they explore electronic toys, they persevere as they press different buttons to make the propellers on the toy helicopter work. Children use their imaginations as they use a toy telephone and pretend to talk to their mummy. The childminder helps children to develop their physical skills. Younger children accept the childminder's support and encouragement to help them practise their emerging walking skills. Children show great pride and achievement when they manage new skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made positive changes since her last inspection. She seeks support from her local authority and has completed further training to build on her practice. The childminder uses her good knowledge of children to plan an interesting curriculum that helps children to make good progress in their learning. She engages with children while they play. However, on some occasions, she asks the children several questions in quick succession. Children do not get the time to think and respond. This means that children do not have enough opportunities to extend their learning even further. n Children enjoy making choices in their learning from the well-resourced areas. They move freely between two play areas in the home. The childminder supervises children well between these areas. She follows children's interests and plans a range of adult-led activities. However, at times, the childminder does

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need to do better?

not plan these activities to ensure that avoidable disruptions are minimised. This occasionally impacts on children's ability to remain focused. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to develop their communication and language skills. She reads stories to children and encourages them to join in with familiar phrases. Children confidently call out the names of the different foods the caterpillar in the story eats. n Children happily follow the familiar routine of the day and respond well to the childminder's requests. For example, children happily leave the room with the

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12 September 2024 childminder when it is time for them to have their nappy changed. The childminder gives children gentle and age-appropriate reminders, such as taking turns in their play. As a result, children learn the rules of good behaviour and play cooperatively with their peers. n The childminder plans regular trips in the local community. These include visits to the local park and toddler groups where children can meet and make friends with other children they may eventually be moving to school with. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She provides them with information in a range of different ways to ensure that they are kept up to date about their children's time with her. Parents are happy with the level of care and education their children receive. They say they would recommend the childminder to other parents. n The childminder follows good hygiene routines to help protect children's good

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health. When children have their nappies changed, the childminder follows robust procedures to avoid the risk of cross-infection. The childminder ensures that children have access to their water bottles throughout the day to help them stay hydrated. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. She requests that children help to tidy away the toys before moving on to the next activity. Children respond positively to this and quickly pick up the toys to put away in the box. They welcome the praise they receive for their efforts.

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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 give children more time to think and respond to questions to help them build on their learning further n review the organisation of some adult-led activities to provide more opportunities for children to remain engaged and focused in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546325 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10352883 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 16 Date of previous inspection 9 April 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and is based in Birmingham. She works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder operates from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded care and early education for children aged from nine months up to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the premises. n The views of parents were taken into consideration by reading written references.

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Inspection activities

12 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

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