Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows through discussion that she has a strong and secure knowledge of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children in her care. She is vigilant to a wide range of child protection matters, including radicalisation, female genital mutilation and grooming. In addition, she understands local procedures in place to report a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder has up-to-date paediatric first-aid training and is aware of the actions to take in case of a medical emergency. n The childminder endeavours to keep herself up to date with recent early years foundation stage changes. She evaluates her practice consistently and uses a range of training opportunities, such as seminars, webinars and professional reading, to continually improve her practice. She has recently completed training on supporting speech and language development, autism and behaviour management. n Through discussion, the childminder talks about how she will manage behaviour.

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She endeavours to teach children through modelling desirable behaviour, and promoting positive behaviours through praise and encouragement. She believes in embedding British values and morals into everyday practice and teaching children from the start how to respect and value the individuals around them. She talks about the importance of appreciating individuality and promoting equality and diversity in everything she does. n The childminder is proficient and skilful in early education. She understands the importance of following children's interests and engaging them fully in their own play to maximise learning. The childminder observes, assesses and tailors activities to meet children's specific next steps. However, the childminder is yet to fully build partnerships with other professionals who also care for children, to allow for continuity of care. n The childminder talks about the experience she has in working in partnership

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with parents. She updates parents with necessary information about their child's development and helps to extend learning at home. The childminder is aware of how to identify any gaps in children's development early, to help them to get additional help if necessary and ensure all children progress well. n The environment is stimulating and welcoming. The childminder has a range of resources for all ages. She risk assesses her home to ensure children's safety is the top priority. The childminder ensures that she also risk assesses her trips out into the community. She talks about taking children to the library to promote a love of reading. In addition she is passionate about giving children opportunities and experiences to learn outdoors. She discusses how she will take children to the local park to explore nature and benefit from the fresh air and physical exercise. n The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. She provides healthy, nutritiously

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balanced meals for children. She understands the importance of oral hygiene and providing parents with information about registering children in a local dentist.

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This provision meets requirements

16 December 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301257 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10265081 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 9 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Moseley, Birmingham. The childminder operates term time only, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her leadership and management of the setting.

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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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16 December 2022 16 December 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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