Childminder EY442873

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has taken appropriate steps to address the actions from the last inspection. She has a valid paediatric first-aid certificate which helps her to ensure children's well-being in the event of an accident. n The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements, where appropriate. She explains how she assesses children's progress and uses what she finds to plan effective opportunities to help them achieve. The childminder also explains how she will share information with parents to ensure they are informed and involved in their children's learning and development. n The childminder explains how she develops 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 sharing and agreeing practice to help children. For example, they ensure consistency with

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toilet training, and children's individual routines are matched to those at home. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children. She keeps her training and knowledge up to date. The childminder is alert to possible risks to children, including radicalisation. She knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety or if there is an allegation made against her. The childminder checks for possible risks in her home and on outings, and takes steps to minimise these. She explains how she encourages the children to learn how to keep themselves safe while on outings in the local community. n The childminder feels it is important that children learn about rules and boundaries and to understand how to behave. She describes how children ask if they want to play with something that is already being used and know to wait for their friends to finish to have their turn. n The childminder explains that she offers an inclusive service by finding out about

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differences and similarities, and teaching children to respect and value one another. She talks to parents to find out what special events they would like to acknowledge throughout the year. n The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating her practice. She explains how she is getting used to being on her own with the children after working with her co-childminder for many years. The childminder is keen to continue to develop relationships with other childminders and childcare professionals to exchange ideas and build on her provision for 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 EY442873 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10118847 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 1 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Marston Green, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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 viewed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and checked the 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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