Childminder in Birmingham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have effective risk assessments in place to ensure her premises remain safe and suitable for children. In addition, the childminder does not have valid public liability insurance. n The childminder demonstrates poor understanding of how she will support children to live a healthy lifestyle. Although she comments that she would provide the children with balanced meals, she shows little understanding of the importance of children getting regular access to fresh air and exercise outdoors. n The childminder has secure knowledge of how she would adapt her curriculum to suit the different ages and stages of children's development. The childminder comments that she would use stories and rhymes to support children's communication and language development. n The childminder comments that she would use observations and assessments to find out what children already know and can do. She would then use this

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information to identify next steps for the children to support them to make progress in their learning. Where concerns are raised about a child's development, the childminder comments that she will make referrals to other professionals, to ensure that children receive the early help they require. n The childminder states that she will find out children's starting points from parents. She adds that she will provide parents with activities and targets they can do, to continue their child's learning at home. The childminder describes well how she will tailor her settling-in process to support children's individual needs and their emotional well-being. n The childminder demonstrates sound knowledge of how she will manage children's behaviour. This includes supporting them to learn about their emotions and how their actions affect others. She is also able to describe how she would support the children to learn about others and how to be respectful

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towards each other. n The childminder is able to recognise a range of known indicators of child abuse. This includes female genital mutilation and county lines. She has understanding of the 'Prevent' duty and explains the action she would take if concerned about the welfare of a child or about the suitability of an adult in the household.

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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

maintain appropriate public liability insurance at all times 02/12/2022

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Due date

implement effective risk assessments, to ensure that all hazards are identified and removed and to ensure that the premises remain safe and suitable for children 02/12/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge of how to support children to live healthy lifestyles, including access to fresh air and exercise outdoors. 16/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2531933 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10215126 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 and lives Nechells, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her curriculum and how she will adapt this to suit the different ages and/or stages of children's development. n The inspector viewed the premises and discussed the safety and suitability of it with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

18 November 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

18 November 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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