Childminder in Sandwell

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a strong understanding of signs and symptoms a child's welfare may be at risk of harm. She understands her duty on reporting concerns about a child. The childminder is aware of reporting concerns relating to herself or a household member. She has up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, including the 'Prevent duty' and female genital mutilation. This helps to keep children safe. n The home is safe and secure. The childminder carries out risk assessments on the home, including when she takes children on outings. The range of activities the childminder intends to offer has been risk assessed to ensure they are suitable and safe to use. n The childminder has a sound understanding of how she would deliver the early years foundation stage. She explains the range of activities she would provide across the seven areas of learning. The childminder explains how she would use assessments to review children's development to ensure they are making good

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progress. n The childminder understands how to work in partnership with parents and other professionals. This is to ensure children have the right support in place if they were falling behind with their learning. Parent feedback demonstrates the positive impact the childminder has on the children who attend. Parents speak highly of the service she provides. n The childminder knows how to encourage children to be healthy and active. She discusses the importance of teaching children about the foods they eat and where it comes from. They can learn about how fruit and vegetable grow from the plants in the garden. This builds on children's knowledge and understanding of healthy food choices. n The childminder has a good understanding of behaviour management. She explains her clear intentions to teach children about the expectations when in the home or on outings. The childminder states how she ensures children keep

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themselves safe when crossing the roads to go to the park with the childminder. n The childminder explains how she would promote equality and diversity with children. She describes the variety of activities children can take part in to build on their understanding of the wider community. The childminder explains the type of outings children can go on that introduce them to different cultural beliefs. n The childminder has continued to build on her professional development and has attended training. She has accessed a range of different training courses and has kept her paediatric first aid up to date. n The childminder maintains accurate records and ensures all information is available upon request. She has secure storage for these in her home to keep all information confidential and safe.

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This provision meets requirements

22 August 2022 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 2545213 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10215522 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Cradley Heath in Sandwell. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 8.30am and 3pm until 6pm during term time only.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises to ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their plans for children's learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector viewed written testimonies from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adults.

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Inspection activities

22 August 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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22 August 2022 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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