Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements, where appropriate. She explains how she gathers key information from parents to identify resources and activities for children to help them settle in a new environment and to match routines from home. The childminder knows about her responsibility to observe and assess children's ongoing progress and identify and act if children may be falling behind or need additional support. She has systems in place to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder demonstrates secure knowledge and understanding of how to protect children from harm. She has written policies and procedures in place and has the contact details of relevant agencies within the local area, available for use if needed. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date by doing online research. She is

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alert to possible risks to children, including abuse and neglect and wider issues such as radicalisation. n The childminder has assessed possible risks in her new home and taken steps to minimise these. She explains how she encourages children to be aware of their own safety. For example, she teaches them to use zebra crossings and wait for the green man before walking carefully across the road. They also practise fire evacuations to help children to know what to do in an emergency. n The childminder explains how she develops good relationships with parents and others who are involved in children's care, such as grandparents and staff at schools. She recognises the importance of regular communication and exchange of information to aid consistency and to meet children's needs effectively. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting values and good behaviour. She explains how older children are considerate of one another and

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help to 'look after' her own young children. The childminder provides activities and experiences to raise children's awareness of similarities and differences and promote understanding of cultural festivals and celebrations. n The childminder has all the required information and records in place. She attends training and conducts research to develop her skills further and regularly reviews her service with input from parents and older children.

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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 EY545302 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10104314 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 4 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Birmingham, West Midlands and operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home used by children and discussed the equipment and resources available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household.

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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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5 December 2019 5 December 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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