Childminder in Staffordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has a secure understanding of a range of signs and symptoms of abuse, including radical and extreme views and behaviours. She is familiar with the local safeguarding partnership procedures and knows how to report a concern about another person who works in childcare. n The childminder knows how to complete risk assessments of her home and garden to identify and minimise hazards to children. She describes the steps she will take to keep children safe on outings. She understands about safe practice relating to the sleeping arrangements for babies and children. n The childminder has maintained her paediatric first-aid qualification and has suitable systems in place for managing any accidents that children may have. She discusses appropriate procedures for administering medication to children. n The childminder understands the need to evaluate her provision. She continues

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to update her knowledge and skills and completes regular training. Recent training gave her further insight into managing children's more complex behaviour. n The childminder understands the importance of developing partnerships with parents and other professionals. She describes how she would share information with parents about the progress their children make. n The childminder explains how she intends to plan a wide-ranging curriculum and use her observations of children to plan what they need to learn next. She explains how she will adjust the learning environment and activities based on children's individual stage of development. n The childminder understands about completing children's progress check at age two and to share with their parents and relevant health professionals. She knows when to seek further guidance and to make referrals to outside agencies when children are not meeting their development milestones and need

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additional support. n The childminder explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles, such as teaching children about hygiene routines and providing daily opportunities for physical activity. n The childminder discusses how she will help children to gain confidence in their own abilities and to develop their independence. n The childminder understands about age-related behaviour expectations and how to support children at various stages of development to manage their feelings and behaviour.

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This provision meets requirements

30 May 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 EY417195 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10289424 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 4 Date of previous inspection 24 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. 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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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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30 May 2023 30 May 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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