Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She can identify the signs which may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows the local procedures for reporting this. The childminder knows what she should do in the event of an allegation being made against anybody who lives or works on the premises. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she has a secure understanding of how to help children progress in their learning. The childminder describes ways in which she supports children to be ready for their next stage of learning. n The childminder explains how she teaches children to show respect to others. She involves children in developing 'house rules', which supports their social and emotional development. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. The childminder gathers appropriate information from parents when children first start attending, and shares information about children's learning on

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a regular basis. Parents comment on the satisfaction they feel with the care their children receive. n The childminder explains how she supports children to be healthy. She talks about involving children in cooking activities and describes how this supports their personal development. n The childminder understands that exposing children to new experiences promotes their knowledge of the world around them. She describes how she takes children to the local library and teaches them about the local community. n The childminder explains how she provides an inclusive environment for children. She describes how she would identify concerns about children's development and how she would work with parents and external agencies to best support children. n The childminder has continued to further her professional development. She seeks out training courses and liaises with her local early years team to stay updated with government guidance and legislation. The childminder has kept

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her first aid and safeguarding knowledge up to date. n The childminder can produce relevant documentation and records on request. She understands her responsibilities to review and maintain required documentation. She keeps appropriate records of children's attendance.

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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 2566668 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10232195 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 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 was registered in 2019. She lives in Sparkbrook in Birmingham. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, 7am until 3pm during term time.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector viewed and took into consideration the views of parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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