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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children flourish in this welcoming and engaging environment. The childminder forms warm bonds with each child, valuing their individuality highly. She speaks at their level, using a friendly tone and a smile while interacting with them. The childminder takes the time to explain what children will be doing next and why certain behaviours can be dangerous. For example, when cutting fruit, she reminds the children to stay seated while she uses a 'big' knife to cut a large pineapple.

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The provision is good

The childminder gathers valuable information from parents to create routines and activities tailored to each child's needs. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. For example, she successfully manages children's behaviour, leading to positive behaviour among them. Children learn to share, take turns and use their good manners without prompting from the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with a range of activities that are well balanced to meet the needs of all children, this supports all children to make good progress. The childminder supports children's communication, language and literacy skills effectively by engaging them in meaningful conversations throughout the day. She teaches younger children the names of everyday objects, reads stories, and sings songs and rhymes to help children expand their vocabulary. The children enjoy listening to stories and often ask questions, showing they are content and involved. They frequently gather around her for meaningful conversations, indicating they feel comfortable and happy in the childminder's care.

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n The childminder designs her curriculum around Montessori principles, alongside the learning goals set out by the early years foundation stage (EYFS). She tailors activities to align with children's interests and developmental stages, strongly emphasising fostering, independence and fine motor skills. The childminder uses her assessments of children effectively, to plan engaging activities that help advance children's knowledge and skills across all areas of learning. Children benefit from a well-balanced mix of self-initiated learning and guided interactions with the childminder. n Children develop strong mathematical skills as they engage in various simple challenges. The childminder helps them recognise numerals while counting animals in a story focusing on good manners. As they explore shapes in the sand tray, she introduces comparative language by measuring sizes, using terms like 'longer' and 'shorter', to describe the shapes they create.

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need to do better?

n The childminder prioritises the safety of the children in her care. She actively teaches them ways to keep themselves safe and regularly discusses road safety with them. Each day, she conducts thorough checks inside her home and in the

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16 May 2025 garden to minimise potential hazards. Before embarking on any trips, she conducts a preliminary risk assessment of the route and destination to ensure the children's safety. n The outdoor environment offers great challenges for all children. They can balance along concrete steps and learn to pick up stones and transport them using push trolleys. Meanwhile, younger children enjoy ride-on toys and gardening activities. n The childminder recognises the importance of children leading healthy lifestyles and tuning into their bodies. She teaches them about hygiene and how to protect themselves from germs. By promoting nutritious and healthy foods, she encourages children to pay attention to their bodies' signals, such as when they are full or need water. In response to these signals, children express gratitude saying, 'I think I'm full now, thank you.' n Parents wholeheartedly express gratitude for the exceptional care and support

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that the childminder provides their children. They highlight her strong and positive bond with their children, noting how she creates a nurturing environment that fosters their learning and development. The childminder's strong understanding of Montessori principles is highly praised, as it encourages children's independence, enhances their fine motor skills, and deepens their concentration. The outings she organises enrich their children's understanding and perspectives, allowing them to explore and experience new and exciting places, such as farms and museums. n The childminder engages in reflective practice by regularly evaluating her teaching methods to identify areas for improvement. She has intentions to pursue additional training to enhance the quality of education she provides. This commitment to ongoing professional development will contribute to continuously advancing her knowledge and skills and further improve outcomes for 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 develop a clear and detailed plan for continuous professional development that goes beyond mandatory training to improve the quality of teaching even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2713383 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10391320 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Solihull. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning and discussed the children's progress. n The inspector spoke to children and gathered their views of the setting. n Parents and carers shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder carried out a planned activity and evaluated this with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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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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