Childminder in Sandwell

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is breaching a requirement of the early years foundation stage. She has not renewed her paediatric first-aid certificate, which expired in June 2022, due to personal circumstances. However, the childminder has booked onto a future first-aid course to renew her certificate and refresh her knowledge. Through discussion, she demonstrates a secure knowledge of what actions to take in a medical emergency. n The childminder's safeguarding knowledge is strong and she understands her roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She keeps her knowledge up to date through regular training refreshers. The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk of harm and a vast array of child protection matters, such as radicalisation and online grooming. She understands the actions to take in regard to reporting a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder has attended various training to aid her understanding of the

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learning and development requirements. She understands early childhood education and is particularly passionate in teaching children the prime areas. She demonstrates understanding of how to observe, assess and plan for children's next steps to ensure they make healthy progression. She recognises the importance of identifying gaps in learning and getting children the additional help they need. She talks of the importance of parent partnerships and ensuring they are extending learning at home. n The childminder is passionate about promoting good health and well-being through providing a vast array of nutritiously balanced meals and snacks. She discusses ways in which she will encourage children to be active, such as daily trips to the park, various cultures' traditional dancing and team games, such as football. She intends to teach children about growing their own foods and preparing their own meals to ensure they have this important life skill.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder endeavours to help children understand right from wrong, embed morals into their everyday life and ensure they learn how to become respectful to others. She discusses ways in which she will encourage and praise good behaviours and establish emotionally secure children. The childminder endeavours to include parents in the behavioural expectations set to ensure the child receives consistent support.

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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

complete an approved course of training in paediatric first aid. 01/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545239 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10174130 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 2017. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's 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. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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Inspection activities

1 December 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

1 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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