Childminder in Walsall

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision does not meet requirements

n Self-evaluation is weak. The childminder has allowed her paediatric first-aid qualification to lapse. She has not attended the mandatory training to ensure that she has a secure understanding of how to implement emergency first-aid treatment to children. This compromises the health and well-being of children who might attend the setting. n The childminder has completed some training related to safeguarding children and food hygiene. However, she has not completed any other relevant training to keep her knowledge of the early years foundation stage up to date. She demonstrates a weak understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The childminder has a basic understanding of child development. This is insufficient to provide children with education programmes that are designed to build on their knowledge and skills. n The childminder understands the necessity to observe children's achievements

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This provision does not meet requirements

as part of assessment processes, and she knows about the two-year-old progress checks. She recognises the importance of seeking professional support if children are not meeting development milestones. However, her poor knowledge of child development significantly hinders her ability to plan for children's learning. n The childminder has a limited understanding of how to support children to manage their feelings and behaviour. n The childminder has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She can describe the signs and symptoms of abuse, including extreme views and behaviours. She is familiar with the local safeguarding partnership procedures for reporting concerns about children. This includes concerns related to allegations. n The childminder understands how to make her premises safe and suitable for children. She knows to teach children about managing risks, such as those related to online activities.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder knows about the documents that she must maintain relating to children. This includes logging the times of children's attendance and the procedures to follow regarding accidents and medication. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to learn about making healthy choices. This includes promoting effective hygiene routines, being physically active and learning about healthy food choices. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents to exchange information about children.

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This provision does not meet requirements

12 September 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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Due date

maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification 12/10/2022

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Due date

engage in professional development opportunities to improve knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' 12/12/2022

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Due date

increase knowledge of child development to ensure that children's learning and development needs can be better supported. 12/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299410 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10102624 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 6 Date of previous inspection 28 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Walsall, West Midlands. She operates all year round from, 6.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's leadership and management

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Inspection activities

12 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

12 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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Inspection activities

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