Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She has completed essential safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She has developed robust systems for recording and reporting concerns. This includes a sound knowledge of local safeguarding arrangements. The childminder has identified strengths and areas for development in her provision. For example, her current focus is to access available training to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder demonstrates how she maintains a safe environment. She has effective policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe. The childminder carries out risk assessments of the equipment and environment. She explains how she teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, on

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visits to the local playground they know to stay inside the perimeter fence. n The childminder understands how children develop and learn. She collects important information from parents when children first start. The childminder uses this to plan for children's care and education. For instance, she uses children's interests to plan learning experiences. She talks about assessing children's progress and development, including the progress check at age two. The childminder explains why this is important and what she would do if she was concerned about gaps in children's progress or development. Information is shared effectively with parents. n The childminder explains how she meets children's individual care needs, such as supporting with potty training. She provides children with freshly prepared, healthy food. She explains how she meets children's dietary and/or cultural requirements. Children also benefit from ample opportunities to extend their

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physical development through outdoor play activities. n The childminder explains how she promotes positive behaviour. Children are given clear boundaries and expectations for behaviour in the childminder's home. The childminder teaches children to respect and value themselves and each other as individuals and as part of the wider community, in ways that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.

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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 EY320256 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10280089 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 3 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe. 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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Inspection activities

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