Childminder in Birmingham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder lacks understanding of her key roles as a childminder and responsibility to meet the legal requirements of the early years foundation stage. She does not keep her training and professional development up to date. n The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of safeguarding. She does not know the possible signs and symptoms which may indicate that children are at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder fails to understand her role to protect children from radicalisation and extremist behaviour. She is not aware of the local safeguarding partnership procedures to follow should an allegation be made against her or she has any concerns about children in her care. n The childminder does not demonstrate an understanding of what to notify Ofsted of. Recently, she has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to her personal circumstances. n The childminder does not understand the importance of risk assessment and her

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responsibility to mitigate potential hazards within the environment. As a result, the childminder fails to ensure that her premises are safe for children. For example, the garden area is not secure. n The childminder holds a relevant paediatric first-aid certificate. However, she does not have a first-aid box which is appropriately and suitably equipped for use with children. n The childminder does not demonstrate knowledge of the records that must be kept for all children. These include attendance registers, accident and medication logs. She does not maintain her public liability insurance. n The childminder has a poor understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not recognise what the curriculum must include and how to promote the seven areas of learning for all children. n The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the importance of ensuring quality educational outcomes for all children, including those with

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special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder explained that she will help children to develop the independent skills they need to take care of themselves. She will help children to understand how important exercise and healthy eating is to their health. n The childminder is able to demonstrate a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She describes how she takes a calm, positive approach. She intends to work in partnership with parents.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

establish a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of being a childminder and undertake appropriate professional development to ensure these are fulfilled 01/05/2023

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attend a child protection training course in line with local authority guidance to understand how to identify different categories of possible child abuse and learn more about the types of harm children can be subjected to 01/05/2023

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develop secure knowledge of how to respond appropriately to child protection concerns and manage allegations against those working with children to help keep children safe 01/05/2023

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improve the safety and security of the garden to ensure that children cannot leave the premises unsupervised, and to prevent unauthorised persons from entering 01/05/2023

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review and strengthen risk assessments, to identify and remove or minimise hazards and risks to children 01/05/2023

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ensure the first aid box contains products and equipment that are appropriate and suitable for use 01/05/2023

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improve knowledge of the records that must be kept and make sure they are easily accessible to Ofsted on request, including attendance registers, accident and medication logs 01/05/2023

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6 April 2023 improve knowledge and understanding of what must be notified to Ofsted 01/05/2023

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obtain and maintain public liability insurance. 01/05/2023

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develop understanding of what the curriculum must include and how to promote the seven areas of learning for all children 01/06/2023

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gain a secure knowledge of the importance of ensuring quality educational outcomes for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. 01/06/2023

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should:

n ensure a secure knowledge of all aspects of the learning and development requirements, including the seven areas of learning, to improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342631 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10262961 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 2 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Sparkhill, Birmingham. She operates term time only, Monday to Friday, before and after school.

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Inspection activities

n This is 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 inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. n The inspector was shown around the setting. n The inspector looked at documentation, including suitability records and certificates.

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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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