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 thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the caring and nurturing childminder. Children are confident to explore their environment, and show they feel safe and secure in her home. The childminder provides the children with a large variety of interesting resources to choose from. Children also take delight in cuddling up with the childminder to listen to stories being read to them. The childminder encourages children to follow their own ideas and develop their imagination.

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The provision is good

The childminder has very good relationships with parents. She finds out about children's interests, and routines, before they start in her care. She places a strong emphasis on supporting children's emotional well-being. She offers them reassuring words and cuddles when needed. This helps children to settle and build strong bonds with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder is consistent and calm, and supports children to share, take turns and consider the needs of others. As a result, children display good behaviour. They play alongside each other and begin to build meaningful relationships, as they 'cook' in the play kitchen. The childminder praises them and supports their interactions to encourage children to respond. For example, when children make 'toast' the childminder asks if they will 'spread butter' on the toast.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's language and communication throughout the day. She provides children with a consistent narrative for their play. When children show her what they are doing, she responds by engaging them in early conversations. For example, when children play with the toy crocodile, the childminder reminds them to 'give him a drink', as it is a hot day. This helps children to become confident communicators from a young age. n The childminder promotes children's physical skills. Children are busy throughout the day. They insert small pegs into boards to practise naming colours. They access a well-resourced garden and develop large-physical skills. Children build confidence when learning how to climb down steps to the lower level of the garden. They run, ride scooters and play together on the see-saw. Children climb up the steps to the slide and slide down. This supports children to develop

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need to do better?

small- and large-muscle groups. n Children have access to a wide range of resources and independently make choices about what to play with. They are confident to move between activities and toys. However, children are not encouraged to help to tidy away their toys once they have finished playing with them. Therefore, at times, the childminder puts toys away to keep the floor space clear. So, young children do not always

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2 July 2025 learn the importance of keeping their environment tidy. n The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children learn to wash their hands as appropriate throughout the day. Children are encouraged to drink water or milk. The childminder provides the children with healthy snacks and reminds them of the importance of eating fruit. This all contributes to supporting children's good health. n Parents speak extremely positively about all aspects of the care and education that is provided. They comment that the childminder provides a service above and beyond their expectations. Parents state that their children are very happy to attend. The childminder works with parents to support key milestones, such as toilet training and weaning off dummies. This supports children to develop independence and confidence. n The childminder plans for children to have opportunities to develop and practise skills across all areas of learning. However, some aspects of planning do not

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need to do better?

clearly identify what children need to learn next. The childminder completes all mandatory training. This helps her remain up to date with changes to guidance and procedures. However, she does not access professional development, which would help to enhance her practice to raise the quality of teaching even higher. n The childminder teaches children about similarities and differences in the community. Children play with toys that represent different cultures, genders and disabilities. Children learn about inclusion and how to respect others. This prepares them for life in modern Britain.

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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 support children to take responsibility for the toys and their environment by encouraging them to tidy up when they finish playing n seek further professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practice to raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504698 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10394481 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 9 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the Northfield area of Birmingham. She operates her provision all year round, from 8.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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Inspection activities

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