Childminder in Solihull

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is well organised. She is well qualified and experienced. The childminder conducts research and accesses training to help keep her skills up to date. She is also keen to evaluate her provision and drive continuous improvements. n The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of how to safeguard children. She can identify potential indicators of abuse or neglect, and she also has an awareness of broader issues that may impact on children both at home or elsewhere. The childminder understands her role in swiftly tackling different types of concerns and liaising with relevant agencies as needed. n The childminder's home is safe and secure. She has sound risk assessment knowledge. She intends to conduct daily health and safety checks, and routine tidying and cleaning, to ensure the environment, resources and equipment are continually suitable for use. n The childminder understands how to promote children's physical well-being. She

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plans to find out about children's care needs and adhere to their daily routines. The childminder plans to encourage healthy eating, exercise and cleanliness regimes, such as frequent handwashing. n The childminder intends to foster children's emotional well-being. She has sound settling-in procedures and plans to support all children to become familiar with the environment. The childminder intends to build positive relationships with the children. She also plans to promote positive behaviours in her home, including teaching all children to be kind, caring and polite. n The childminder understands how young children learn. She demonstrates sound knowledge of the importance of carrying out observations of children's development and completing relevant assessments. She knows how to promote, monitor and extend children's progress. n The environment is well laid out and suitably resourced. The childminder intends

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to complete a variety of rich and imaginative activities with children based on their age, stage and interests, to help promote different areas of learning. She understands the importance of equipping children with the key skills they need for their future learning. n The childminder intends to work closely in partnership with parents, other providers and professionals. She values all those involved in children's care and education. The childminder is knowledgeable about the importance and benefits of strong partnership working.

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This provision meets requirements

15 October 2019 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 250505 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10072637 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Shirley, Solihull. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year around. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector toured the premises and observed the range of resources, toys and equipment in the environment, indoors and outside. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector reviewed all available records, documents and policies.

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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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15 October 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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