Childminder in Staffordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is confident to discuss child protection, including the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of neglect or abuse. For example, she identifies the potential risks to non-mobile babies, and why some changes in children's behaviours would cause her concern. There are procedures in place to report any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder is confident to plan a broad curriculum, which covers all areas of learning. She demonstrates the importance of activities challenging children's ideas and skills to help them to build on what they know and can do. n The childminder intends to utilise the wider community to extend children's learning. For example, she plans to provide children with first-hand experiences to teach them about the people in the community, including their jobs and how they help us. n The childminder demonstrates the importance of working closely with other

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professionals to support those children who may be at risk of falling behind in their learning. She understands her role in effectively monitoring children's development to ensure they make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder understands how to positively promote children's behaviours. For example, she is aware of the importance of giving children praise to promote their good attitudes towards learning. She intends for all children to gain an understanding of the house rules, to show respect for the resources and other people. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to promote healthy lifestyles, such as the importance of exercise, healthy eating, and rest. She wishes to teach children about where their food comes from, to build the essential foundations children need to help them to make healthy choices later in life. n The childminder has a wealth of experience of working in schools, therefore, she

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fully understands the importance of working collaboratively with teachers. She explains how a smooth transition to school promotes children's confidence and ensures the best outcomes for their learning and development. n The childminder explains what information she intends to share with parents about their children's learning and experiences. She highlights the benefits of working closely with parents and to extend children's learning at home. For example, she intends to send story books home to enhance children's language skills. n Since registration, the childminder has attended a wealth of training to continue to strengthen her knowledge and understanding of early years development. She is confident to discuss the impact individual courses and research has had on her professional development.

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16 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 2616089 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10280862 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 Stafford. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, except for public and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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 discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder discussed how she intends to organise the curriculum and the premises to support early years children. n The inspector looked at key documents to be used when caring for early years children.

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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 March 2023 16 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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