Childminder EY475041

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 thrive in this nurturing environment. The childminder knows the children well and has formed strong relationships with them. Children are confident and show through their interactions that they feel happy, safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They understand that it is important to share and take turns, and the childminder gives them gentle reminders when needed. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She recognises children's efforts and achievements and gives lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The childminder gathers key information from parents about their child and their development when they first start in her setting. She uses this to plan activities that build on what they already know and what they need to learn next. Children have a positive attitude to learning and are eager to engage in activities. A wide range of resources are available, which further support their learning. Children confidently recognise different coloured buttons and show good concentration as they thread them onto string to make necklaces. They identify that some buttons are in the shape of a triangle, circle and star and spontaneously sing 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'. The childminder sits with the children to offer support when needed.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection. Processes for ensuring suitability checks for those living or working in the setting are now in place. The childminder and her assistants have completed training in paediatric first aid, safeguarding children and food hygiene. Through discussions with her assistants, the childminder has identified further training opportunities. These relate to children's learning and development and will help build their knowledge in relation to how to support children's learning even more. n Children's love of books is nurtured. They look at books independently and together with the childminder reading to them. The childminder is animated as she reads to them, capturing their attention. Children join in with familiar phrases and re-enact what is happening in the story. For example, they repeat familiar phrases, such as 'swishy swashy' and 'squelch', as they pretend to walk

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need to do better?

through long grass and 'thick oozy mud' as they listen to 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. n The childminder teaches the children the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children follow effective hygiene routines and understand the importance of washing their hands at appropriate times during the day. They enjoy freshly prepared meals and snacks throughout the day. The childminder sits with

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11 September 2025 children as they eat and builds their understanding of foods that are healthy for their bodies through discussion. Fresh drinking water is freely available. Children also benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. A variety of resources in the garden are available that help children develop control, coordination and balance. n Children develop good hand-eye coordination and their fine motor skills using dough. They learn to use rolling pins to make the dough flat and pinch, press, squeeze and stretch the dough to make it into different shapes. Children add leaves, small wooden lollipop sticks and googly eyes to their creations and talk about what they have made. n Children learn about diversity and the wider world through cultural events and celebrations throughout the year. They enjoy trying foods from different countries, and families are encouraged to share special events in their own lives.

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need to do better?

Books reflect positive images of people from around the world and people with differing abilities. However, the childminder is still to develop children's understanding of the different types of families outside of their own experience. n Parents speak positively about the childminder and the service she provides. They comment that they have seen a massive development in their children's speech, communication and independence. Parents say that the childminder is approachable and incredibly supportive.

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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 further children's understanding of families outside of their own experience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475041 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10406749 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 18 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 1 May 2025

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Wythall, Birmingham and she works with assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector talked about the curriculum and what the childminder wants the children to learn. n Children interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out an observation of a group activity led by the childminder. 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

11 September 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

11 September 2025 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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