Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has experience of caring for children in the early years age range. She has attended training in paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene, and keeps her knowledge up to date through relevant research. The childminder plans to evaluate her provision to identify strengths and areas for improvement, involving assistants, parents and children in this process. n The childminder recognises her role in keeping children safe. She understands who to contact and make a referral to if she has a concern about a child in her care. She is able to identify many of the known signs and symptoms of child abuse, and indicators that suggest a child may be at risk of radicalisation. n The childminder is aware of how to risk assess the indoor and outdoor space to ensure that the premises are safe, secure, and suitable for children. Two main rooms are available, with the childminder having a sound knowledge of how she

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will use this space to meet children's care and learning needs. n The childminder intends to work in partnership with parents to gain information about children's preferences and development stage. She will use this to plan experiences that help children make progress from the outset. She understands the importance of observing children, assessing their progress, and helping them to become ready for school through the learning experiences she provides. n The childminder knows about the prime areas of learning and how to develop children's personal development, communication and language and physical development. She plans to engage with other childminders to share ideas about activities that have worked well with children. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and well- being through providing nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks, daily opportunities to access physical activity and fresh air. She intends to support

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children's emotional well-being through gradual settling-in arrangements that meet the needs of children and their parents. n The childminder intends to help children understand behavioural expectations and how to be kind, considerate and caring towards adults and other children. She will engage with parents and other providers to agree how to best meet children's needs if they are attending more than her setting. She recognises this will create a consistent approach for the children. n The childminder plans to share information with parents about her policies, including safeguarding and complaints, so they know how her service operates.

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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 2563809 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10232167 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 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 works in her co-childminder's premises and with assistants. She operates Monday to Saturday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.

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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 care and learning 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 and working 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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