Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is passionate about offering a stimulating environment for the children that attend. She explains how she will take her time to get to know the individual needs and abilities of children through observation and assessment. The childminder will work closely with the other settings that the children attend. She understands that this will help her to find out about children's learning, development and current interests. As a result of this, she explains that she will create individual plans for children's learning, based on their next steps. n The childminder describes how she will support children's physical play and well- being and how children will make choices about where they would like to play. The childminder explains how she will create areas for children to play cooperatively outside or in the dedicated playroom, and explore the range of activities and resources offered. Children will receive daily exercise on the walk

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to and from school. The childminder describes how she will talk to the children about road safety and how to stay safe around strangers. n The childminder aims to create an ethos of acceptance and inclusion. She describes how she will teach children about the diverse world that they live in and provide activities that promote diversity. For example, she has resources where children can play with ethnically diverse cooking tools, such as Asian pans and chopsticks, and role play with multicultural dolls. n The childminder values the views of parents to continually improve her provision. She discusses how she will share information with parents about their child's development and encourage them to contribute to their child's learning at home. The childminder understands how important it is for parents to be a part of their child's ongoing development. n The childminder has created appropriate risk assessments of her home so that

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children will be able to play in a safe and secure environment. She uses stairgates appropriately to prevent children from accessing areas of her home unsupervised. The childminder checks the ongoing suitability of her assistant. The childminder and assistant hold appropriate paediatric first-aid qualifications. n The childminder has a very good understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities and who to share concerns with. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and attends appropriate training to enhance her safeguarding knowledge. For example, attendance on the 'Prevent' duty training means that she knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder describes how she regularly reflects on her practice. She communicates with her childminding assistant about their performance and offers support and additional training. The childminder accesses training in delivering the early years foundation stage to help her to develop her practice.

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This provision meets requirements

7 March 2023 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 2613939 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10276073 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 2021 and lives in Handsworth, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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 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 childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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7 March 2023 7 March 2023 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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