Childminder in Solihull

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is not meeting all requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has a poor knowledge of safeguarding, and this is a risk to children's safety and well-being. The childminder knows a few signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at harm from abuse. However, she demonstrates a poor knowledge and understanding of child protection issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder does not know about the procedures of the local safeguarding partners and the government's statutory guidance, 'Working Together to Safeguard Children'. She is unaware of how to manage concerns about a child or allegations of abuse. As a result, children's safety and welfare are not assured. n The premises are safe, secure and fit for children to attend. The childminder shows her ability to risk assess the surroundings and how to minimise or remove hazards to children in her care. n The childminder lacks understanding of how she will implement appropriate

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This provision does not meet requirements

strategies to manage children's behaviour. This hinders the opportunities she may provide to help children to develop an awareness of others and to learn right from wrong. n The childminder does not recognise that the learning and development requirements are mandatory for her to meet. She shows she is uninformed about early childhood education. The childminder does not know how to make accurate assessments of children's stages of development and plan for their next steps accordingly. Furthermore, she does not understand the importance of parent partnerships and sharing next steps with parents or schools to aid consistency of care and education across settings. n The childminder is eager to learn and has started to make improvements to her practice through use of professional development opportunities.

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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

improve knowledge and understanding of child protection issues with specific regard to the 'Prevent' duty 30/09/2022

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gain knowledge about the procedures to follow, including who to contact, where there are concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made 30/09/2022

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implement strategies for managing children's behaviour in an appropriate way 30/09/2022

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undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities to ensure children are offered quality learning and development experiences that are tailored to their individual needs. 30/09/2022

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gain knowledge of how to assess individual children's stages of development, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and use it to plan and provide opportunities to support children's learning and development 10/11/2022

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Due date

develop effective partnerships with parents and other professionals that promotes sharing information about children's ongoing progress and next steps in learning and supports consistency of care and education. 10/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2543392 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10215439 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 lives in the Solihull area of the West Midlands. She cares for children from 6am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. Inspectors discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

7 September 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

7 September 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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