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

Children blossom in the childminder's nurturing and comforting home. The familiar routines and attentive care they receive allows children to explore, play, and learn, while developing social and emotional skills. The abundance of praise that children receive creates a positive environment that encourages them to feel valued and motivated to behave well. The childminder supports children to stay focused on activities for extended periods, while the assistants teach them how to use scissors properly. As a result, children demonstrate perseverance while cutting, and delight in sharing their creations, showcasing their hard work and effort.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants are kind, caring and positive. They know children well and have a clear understanding of child development. They use their curriculum knowledge and children's interests to develop, support, and extend progress. The childminder and her assistants are skilled at questioning children to engage them in learning. They challenge them to reflect, predict, and explore possibilities. They encourage children to share personal experiences from home. For example, they discuss the different methods of transport they have travelled on. This builds confidence in communicating and introduces new vocabulary, such as 'aeroplane' and 'heavy suitcase'. Consequently, children understand and learn more descriptive language.

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n Children's independence is promoted throughout and is a strong feature at this setting. Children are able to put on their own shoes and use the toilet independently, and older children use a knife and fork correctly. This allows children to feel confident with essential self-care skills. n The childminder has established strong links with other childminders and the local school. She uses her wealth of experience to share good practice and ideas with other childminders. The childminder visits the local school on sports day, and participates in transition talks with teachers. This allows children to benefit from a smooth transition when they leave the setting to start school. n The childminder and her assistants meet frequently to discuss how to improve their practice. Professional development is a priority. They review what works well for children and keep their training up to date. n The childminder and her assistants provide quality care and meaningful learning

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experiences. They observe children and talk about what they need to learn next. However, sometimes it is not clear what the precise next steps are for each child. This can make it hard to plan activities that further enhance their learning. Despite this, all children make good progress from their various starting points. n Parents are delighted with the kind, caring, and open relationships the childminder and her assistants have created with them and their children. The

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2 October 2024 childminder and her assistants are well known in the community, and many families learn about the setting through word of mouth. Remarkably, children return as adults to inspire and showcase their careers to the children, such as those who have become firefighters. n The childminder and her assistants develop children's communication and language by using an array of books and songs. They take the time to carefully read through books, prompting children to recall the animal names and sounds that have been taught and that they remember. Children enthusiastically sing the words to 'Wind the Bobbin Up' and older children are confident to demonstrate the actions for the younger ones to copy. n Children have ample opportunities to practise their counting. The childminder models counting the soft bricks as they enjoy constructing a brick wall. Children take great pleasure in the building process and are encouraged to take turns. As

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a result, children are developing their mathematical knowledge and social skills. n The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. She provides children with nutritious, home-cooked food. Children grow their own fruit and vegetables in the garden. The childminder and her assistants encourage good hygiene practices. Children independently wash their hands before meals and brush their teeth after eating. This supports the overall good health of 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 that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n clearly define what each child needs to learn next, and use this information to plan activities that further enhance children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228287 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10364063 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 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Erdington, Birmingham. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder accepts government funded places. Both the childminder and her assistant hold an approved early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children. n The childminder and inspector had discussions at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 October 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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2 October 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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