Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a very clear understanding of how to safeguard children's welfare, including the wider safeguarding remit. She understands how to keep children safe. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow to report any concerns. She regularly attends safeguarding training and keeps abreast of related issues. n Through discussion, the childminder clearly demonstrates how she will promote children's learning and development through play. She describes how she will support children to develop skills in readiness for school, such as independence and self-care. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children how to manage their feelings. She explains that she would build strong relationships with them, so children develop positive attitudes to learning, and help them to feel safe and secure. n The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's learning. She

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This provision meets requirements

describes how she will plan activities and offer support to promote children's next steps in learning. She knows how to adapt activities for children who are at different stages in their development. The childminder demonstrates how she will work in partnership with parents to build a picture of what children already know and can do when they first start. She describes how this will help her to plan activities based on children's interests, next steps and stage of development. n The childminder understands the importance of ensuring that children receive a healthy diet and regular exercise to promote their well-being. She describes how she plans to use outdoor play areas to help children to develop their physical skills, for example by taking them to the local parks.

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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 504589 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069989 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 0 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1985 and lives in Kings Norton, Birmingham. She operates on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursday from 8am to 5pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability checks, public liability insurance and qualification certificates. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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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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