Childminder in Dudley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has plans in place to promote children's learning and development. This includes providing stimulating environments, where she will encourage children to access books to help to support a love of reading. The childminder understands how to promote interactions with children, for example, to model the correct pronunciation of words. She has systems in place to work with parents to support their child's learning at home, for instance sharing activity ideas. The childminder knows how to assess children's progress from their starting points and throughout their time at the setting. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour, including rewarding children's positive behaviour. She plans to promote children's engagement, motivation and critical thinking throughout activities. The childminder knows the importance of including the promotion of British values in her curriculum, such as teaching children to respect those in positions of

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authority. n The childminder has plans to promote children's healthy lifestyles through the food and drink provided, and daily physical activity. This includes daily outings to help children to develop their agility skills. n The childminder has a sound knowledge of safeguarding, including contextual issues that children may experience, such as exploitation. She knows the local procedures for reporting concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands procedures for managing allegations against anyone living in the household. n The childminder evaluates her provision to identify areas for development. She plans to develop more ways for children to develop their understanding of the world, through gardening activities.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493119 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10285334 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 2 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Dudley. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She also operates as a home childcarer.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's plans for their curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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15 May 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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