Childminder in Solihull

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides a homely environment for children. She says that when she resumes the care of young children, she intends to encourage them to make independent choices about their play. n The childminder describes how she supports children's learning by following their interests and ideas. She understands how to plan activities which build on children's prior knowledge. n The childminder explains the simple rules she expects children to follow while they are in her home and when they are out with her. She talks about how she teaches children to keep themselves safe by discussing road safety with them. n The childminder describes how she plans for children's move on to pre-school or school. She explains that she plans to focus on children's self-help skills, such as doing up their coats and managing their own self-care needs. n The childminder talks about how she extends children's knowledge of cultures,

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communities and people beyond their own experience. She gives examples of how she does this, through activities that enable children to learn about different festivals and understand the work of different charities. n The childminder says she plans for children to have regular opportunities to spend time outside and to learn about the natural world, for example, by planting bulbs and visiting parks. She says she intends to support children's social skills through trips out, such as to toddler groups and the library. n The childminder talks about how she intends to work closely with parents. She has processes in place to support her to gather information from parents when children first start, to plan individual settling-in periods, and to keep parents informed about their children's development. n Through discussion, the childminder explains that she regularly reviews how well the provision is meeting children's needs and makes changes when needed. The

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childminder's home is safe and secure, and she explains the adjustments she will make when she starts caring for young children again. n The childminder understands her responsibilities with regards to children's safety and welfare. She demonstrates a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse, and knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder has accessed training to ensure she is up to date with the wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty.

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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 250307 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10071917 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 8 to 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Solihull. She works with assistants and operates her service from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked around the childminder's home and viewed the range of resources, toys and equipment available. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as training certificates. She checked the suitability documents of adults living in the home. n The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection and discussed how she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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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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