Childminder in Birmingham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is unable to provide evidence of her first-aid training. She does not have this documentation available to show that she is meeting all the required regulations. n The childminder is unable to provide evidence that she has public liability insurance in place. n The childminder has not completed recent training for being a lead practitioner for safeguarding. Her understanding of statutory child protection roles and responsibilities is weak and she lacks knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She does not have an up-to-date safeguarding policy to inform her practice. n The childminder does not have a written procedure in place to deal with any concerns or complaints from parents and carers. n The childminder's knowledge of learning and development requirements, and the seven areas of learning is not yet robust enough. Discussions indicate that her curriculum is not coherently planned and sequenced, and children's next

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steps are not identified. n The childminder's knowledge of what must be included in the required progress check for children aged between two and three years is weak. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice to identify ways of improving children's experiences. However, she does not access professional development opportunities to help enhance her knowledge and skills further. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. She gathers useful information from them when children start at her setting, which helps to support children in settling swiftly. n The childminder has a suitable selection of resources to meet the needs of children and she ensures they are age appropriate. She updates and replaces toys, as required, to meet changing needs and children's interests. n The childminder describes how to promote positive behaviour with children in

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order to support and develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 a certificate showing completion of a paediatric first-aid training course is available on inspection 30/06/2022

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ensure public liability insurance is always in place 24/05/2022

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obtain an up-to-date understanding of all safeguarding matters, including emerging child protection issues, so that any signs and symptoms a child may be at risk of harm are identified quickly and responded to in a timely and appropriate way 30/06/2022

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provide an up-to-date safeguarding policy that reflects local Safeguarding Children Board guidance 30/06/2022

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develop a secure knowledge of Prevent duty guidance, to protect children who may be at risk of extremist ideas and behaviour 30/06/2022

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ensure there is a written statement of the procedures to follow in relation to complaints 30/06/2022

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improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to ensure the curriculum provided is planned and sequenced to enable children to achieve their next steps in learning 30/06/2022

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develop a good understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years to ensure that this can be undertaken as part of effective assessment arrangements 30/06/2022

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16 May 2022 develop an effective programme of professional development in order to raise the quality of the setting and practice to improve outcomes for children. 30/06/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228382 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10072622 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in 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 This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's development and learning and assess their progress. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and assessed her understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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Inspection activities

16 May 2022 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

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