Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children learn and how to support their interests. He recognises the importance of providing activities that follow children's interests and preferred learning style. The childminder understands the value of working with parents and other settings that children attend to ensure that he meets children's care and learning needs. n The childminder knows how important it is to meet children's unique needs. He explains how he gathers information when children first start and uses this to help them settle and plan their individual curriculum. n The childminder understands his role to act as a positive role model for children. He explains how he will help children to develop positive relationships, be kind, tolerant and respectful. The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. He has clear expectations for children's behaviour and conduct and understands the importance of setting clear boundaries for children to follow.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the value of professional development opportunities to further increase his skills and knowledge and improve the curriculum for children. He understands the importance of reflecting on and evaluating his practice to help him make plans for improvement. He describes how he seeks the views of children and parents in this process. n The childminder carries out risk assessments and safety checks in his home and when outside. He understands his duty in the prevention or early identification of abuse or neglect and the child protection referral procedures. The childminder is clear about the actions he should take in the event of a concern about a child in his care. n The childminder understands the importance of the need to teach and allow children to be independent. He knows how to develop children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder places a strong emphasis on healthy lifestyles. He

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This provision meets requirements

describes how he provides children with regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. He discusses how he will offer children nutritious snacks and explain the benefits of healthy choices on their bodies.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544030 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10100248 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 to 10 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Birmingham. He operates during term time only, offering childcare before and after school from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 9am and 3.30pm until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children. n The inspector looked at the areas that children will use and the equipment and toys that are available. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how he intends to deliver educational programmes for children, and use his knowledge of children to inform his planning.

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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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19 September 2019 19 September 2019 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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