Childminder in Birmingham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is not adhering to all requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has failed to inform Ofsted of a change of premises as required. n The premises are not currently safe for children to attend. However, the childminder shows that she can recognise risks in the outdoor provision and explains how she plans to improve the setting. She understands her responsibility to ensure all children are safe. n The childminder has attended some training courses through a childminding network. She understands that self-evaluation and reflection is important in continually improving her own practice. The childminder attends workshops with other childminders to share practice. Although, she has not attended all required training or evaluated her provision rigorously enough. n The childminder knows signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child could be at risk of harm. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has a

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concern about a child and is knowledgeable about the local policies and procedures. However, the childminder has not obtained a paediatric first-aid certificate as required. n The childminder is aware of the importance of sharing information with parents and staff at other settings. She has plans to share children's next steps with parents through assessment and verbal communication. The childminder has a range of ways she will communicate with staff at schools once the children leave her setting, such as meet and greet days, and sharing assessments. n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of the seven areas of learning. She understands the importance of an ambitious curriculum and embedding it into everyday practice. The childminder understands how to observe and assess children to build on what children already know and extend their learning further. n The childminder plans to provide day trips to extend children's knowledge and

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introduce them to their local community. She understands the importance of teaching children about their own safety, especially stranger danger and road safety.

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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 the premises are safe and suitable for children to attend 22/11/2022

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Due date

obtain an up to date paediatric first-aid certificate. 22/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431343 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10061608 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 7 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and is located in Birmingham. She operates term times only, from 9am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with two co-childminders.

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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. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting.

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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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Inspection activities

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