Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is well organised. She has accessed training since registration, such as in safeguarding, paediatric first aid and healthy meal preparation for children, to improve her knowledge and keep her skills up to date. She is keen to evaluate her provision and drive continuous improvements. n The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of how to safeguard children. She can identify potential indicators of abuse or neglect and has an awareness of issues that may impact on children both at home and elsewhere. For example, the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. The childminder understands her role in reporting concerns to and liaising with relevant agencies as needed. n The childminder's home is safe and secure as a result of her effective risk assessment. When children begin to attend, she intends to conduct daily health and safety checks to ensure the environment, resources and equipment are

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suitable for use. n The childminder understands how children learn. She demonstrates knowledge of the importance of carrying out observations of children's development and assessing what they know and can do. She recognises the importance of planning for their next steps to help them make progress and prepare them for starting school. n The childminder intends to use the environment and suitable range of resources to plan interesting activities for children based on their age, stage of development and interests. She understands the importance of helping children to gain skills across all seven areas of learning, including in their language and communication. n The childminder understands how to promote children's physical well-being. She plans to find out about children's care needs and adhere to their daily routines. The childminder intends to encourage healthy eating and regular exercise with children and describes how she will promote good hygiene practices.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder intends to promote children's emotional well-being. She describes how she will get to know children and their parents and will offer settling-in arrangements that meet their needs. She plans to promote positive behaviours, including teaching children to be kind, caring and polite. n The childminder plans to work closely with parents, other providers, and professionals. She recognises the importance and benefits of strong partnership working to share information about children's care and education.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2539957 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10215332 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Birmingham. The childminder 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 setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and took that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed the range of resources, toys and equipment in the environment, indoors and outside. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector looked at a selection of documentation and checked the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

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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