Childminder in Birmingham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is not currently meeting all requirements of the early years foundation stage. The childminder has failed to inform Ofsted, as required, of a change of premises from where she operates. n The premises are not fit for purpose or suitable for children to attend. However, the childminder demonstrates an awareness of the risks in the indoor and outdoor provision. She has plans to improve the premises to ensure they are safe. n The childminder has not renewed her paediatric first-aid training as required. This puts children's safety and welfare at risk. However, she shows awareness of first-aid treatment and understands her responsibility in the event of an emergency. n The childminder is knowledgeable about early childhood education. She understands how to observe, assess and plan for individual children's next steps. The childminder shows a thorough understanding of how to prepare children for

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school and encourage independence. She follows children's interests to help them engage in learning. n The childminder recognises how to promote healthy lifestyles. She works with parents to obtain nutritious food in children's packed lunches. The childminder plans trips with children within the local area, that will help to promote their exercise, healthy eating and love of nature. n The childminder has attended a range of training through a childminder network, including improving parent partnerships, healthy eating and safeguarding refreshers. The childminder uses webinars and workshops to share practice with others. She self-reflects with her co-childminders on how to improve their own practice and setting. That said, not all training requirements are met. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to identify a child who could be at risk of harm. She is aware of how to refer a child she has concerns about and

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understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. n The childminder has an understanding of the importance of sharing information with parents and with staff at other settings children attend. She plans to use a range of ways to communicate with parents. These include parents' meetings and sharing information with parents of children who speak English as an additional language.

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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

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

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Due date

ensure the premises are fit for purpose and suitable for children to attend. 22/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431341 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10061607 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 lives 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 manager 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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