Childminder 2730495

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

The childminder and any assistant she may work with develop nurturing relationships with the children in their care. They get to know children exceptionally well and, as a result of their thoughtful interactions, children feel comfortable and confident in the setting. Children happily choose from the experiences on offer and confidently invite the childminder and any assistant into their play. The childminder provides an inclusive learning environment and she values children's backgrounds. The range of resources for example books that celebrate and reflect the lived experiences of individual children in their setting, helps children develop a strong sense of self. Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from spending a lot of time outdoors. Daily access to fresh air and a variety of real-life experiences supports children's overall development. Younger children enjoy running and scooting on push-along toys. They move at speed confidently and develop an awareness of how to avoid obstacles. In addition, the childminder plans exciting trips and visits that extend children's interests further. For example, they often go out and about to parks, airfields, museums, and zoos together. Children build their awareness of the world around them through the varied learning opportunities that are provided.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has constructed a varied and ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of individual children. She gathers information from parents when children first start attending. The childminder then conducts her baseline assessment and uses this information to plan effectively for each child's learning. This cohesive approach helps children to make good progress across all seven areas of learning. n The childminder and any assistant work together very effectively. They take advantage of relevant training opportunities and recognise the impact this has on their professional development. Communication across the setting is highly effective. Regular meetings and professional discussions contribute to consistent improvement across the setting. n Children make good progress with their communication and language skills. The childminder recognises when children need targeted support and plans this into

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their day. The childminder supports children's language development through inviting story times and spontaneous singing sessions. The childminder and any assistant support younger children in engaging meaningfully with book sharing by offering puppets to aid their focus and attention. n Children practise their hand-eye coordination as they work alongside any assistant the childminder may work with to construct using magnetic tiles. They meet children's individual needs by making suggestions and offering simple

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22 July 2025 instructions. Children are fascinated by the magnetic properties of the tiles and delight in the way they snap together. They beam with pride as they share their models with visitors. n The childminder helps children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides healthy and nutritious meals and ensures children drink plenty of water throughout the day. This helps children develop healthy habits for the future. n Children develop as independent learners when the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves from an early age. For example, children find their shoes in the hallway. They develop resilience as the childminder support them in persevering with putting on and fastening their shoes. n Relationships with parents are strong, based on trust and open communication. Parents highly value the childminder's kind and caring manner, as well as the safe and stimulating environment she provides. Regular updates from the

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childminder, including termly assessments, help parents stay connected to their children's learning and development. n Overall, the childminder manages children's behaviour well as she communicates her expectations and rules of the setting. However, on occasion, the childminder and any assistant do not fully support children in understanding the reasons behind the safety rules. For example, they ask children to 'be careful' or 'stop running' without a further explanation of why. This limits children's understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe. n Children demonstrate feelings of security as they spend time with the caring and nurturing childminder and any assistant. They benefit from a clear routine and develop an understanding of what is happening now and next. However, transitions sometimes take longer than they need to. For example, as children wait to go outside. This leads to some children becoming bored or restless.

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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's behaviour development by helping them to understand how to keep themselves safe during play n review transition periods in order to minimise the amount of time children spend waiting, to prevent them from becoming restless.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2730495 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10359040 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Birmingham. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Funded places are provided for children aged nine months to four years.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

22 July 2025 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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