Childminder in Dudley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates excellent knowledge of child protection. She attends regular training to ensure she keeps up to date with guidance. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse, including differing cultural practices, radicalisation, and online dangers. She is confident to report any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the benefits of a sequenced curriculum to build on children's early learning. For example, she knows to provide children with opportunities to develop their hand-to-eye coordination and fine motor skills to enable them to later hold a pencil. n The childminder places strong emphasis on developing children's communication and language skills. She says, 'language is the window to the world'. The childminder intends to utilise the wider community to extend children's learning. For example, she aims for children to regularly visit the local library to self-select

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books to build on their vocabulary growth. n The childminder speaks a variety of languages. She aims to interact with those children who speak English as an additional language in their home language to help them to settle and feel safe. n The childminder identifies that all children are unique. She knows to observe them during their play to ensure the environment is suitable and the resources meet their needs. The childminder recognises the importance of using self- evaluation to help to identify potential areas for improvement. n The childminder demonstrates the importance of working with external professionals, such as health visitors, to identify those children who are at risk of falling behind in their learning. She discusses the benefits of a strong working relationship with the local authority to enhance children's outcomes. n The childminder aims to provide parents with opportunities to share what they

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know their children can do. For example, she discusses the documentation she intends to share with parents to support children's initial assessments and their ongoing progress. n The childminder understands the importance of being an effective role model to positively promote children's good behaviours. For instance, she intends to give children choices in their learning to encourage their independence. n The childminder explains how she intends to support children to be physically active. This includes children having daily access to the outdoors to promote their well-being. The childminder understands the benefits of providing children with healthy food. She can discuss safe food preparation and storage, including how to reduce the risk of cross contamination.

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This provision meets requirements

28 April 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 EY413767 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10280200 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 1 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Dudley, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7am until 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector looked at key policies and documents the provider will use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the provider their procedures for self-evaluation and improvement plans. n The provider discussed with the inspector their intent for the early years curriculum.

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Inspection activities

28 April 2023 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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28 April 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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