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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is not able to demonstrate that she has considered the wider risks to children in her home. Although she identifies some hazards, she has not yet taken action to minimise all identified risks to children. For example, children have access to rooms on the ground floor that have not been effectively risk assessed. The conservatory, in warm weather, is too hot and the childminder does not have a system to regulate the temperature to an appropriate level to maintain children's good health and well-being. Additional measures to keep children safe overnight have not been considered as part of overall risk assessments. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a limited understanding of the learning and development requirements. Her knowledge of what children need to be taught across the areas of learning is not good enough. She has some understanding of the prime and specific areas but has not thought through

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how she would build a curriculum for the children to help them to make the best possible progress. Gaps in her knowledge mean that she is not clear about how learning should be sequenced for each child. n The childminder provides evidence of documentation that is in place. However, she was unable to provide evidence of her public liability insurance at the inspection. The childminder does not have effective procedures in place for administering medication to children. n The childminder understands the importance of building close relationships with parents. She explains about the information she would obtain from parents to help her care for the children. This includes information about the children's development and what she would need to do next to help children learn. The childminder shared that she is keen to help children to learn about keeping themselves safe outdoors. For example, she talks about teaching children road

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safety. n The childminder discusses that she has completed recent training, including behaviour management. She explains how she would manage any challenging behaviour through positive reinforcement. The childminder explains that she would use praise and rewards to help children understand how to behave well and to respect the views of others. n The childminder describes her understanding of her role and responsibilities to act in the best interests of children. She knows what to do should she suspect a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is able to describe different types of abuse, including the possible signs and symptoms that would raise concern. She demonstrates that she is aware of how to make a referral if she is worried about a child in her care.

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16 June 2021 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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Due date

ensure that you hold the appropriate insurance for public liability cover 25/06/2021

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determine through robust risk assessments any hazards in your premises and take action to minimise these risks. This includes any associated risks during overnight care, including fire evacuation plans 25/06/2021

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implement a policy, and procedures, for administering any medication 25/06/2021

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improve your knowledge of how you will plan and implement a curriculum that meets the needs of the children across all the areas of learning 30/07/2021

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ensure that all areas of your premises, including the conservatory, are fit for purpose. 25/06/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556987 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10175228 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 on the Early Years register, the compulsory and voluntary part of Childcare Register. She lives in Walsall. the childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round with overnight care if required.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder. They viewed all areas of her premises. They talked about how the childminder intends to design and implement a curriculum to meet the needs of the children. n A range of documentation to was seen at the visit. This included evidence of suitability checks on adults living at the premises. A sample of records, policies and procedures were also viewed.

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Inspection activities

16 June 2021 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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Inspection activities

16 June 2021 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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