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n The childminder explains her understanding of the curriculum and her intentions for what children can achieve while attending. She explains that she establishes each child's prior learning with parents when they first start to help her know what to teach them next. Observation is used to help identify when children are making progress. n The childminder explains that she regularly takes children to attend playgroups, along with other childminders and her co-childminder. She explains her aims are for children to build confidence among larger groups of children and to develop their play interactions with their peers. n The childminder explains the varied resources provided for children to access independently. However, the arrangement of these resources and additional items can inhibit the available space for children to engage in play and exploration. n The childminder explains methods used to help children know how to behave

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well. She explains her calm approach used with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to help them to be ready to play with their peers. n The childminder explains how she promotes communication and language with children. She describes the use of stories that include new words to help increase children's vocabulary and conversations that provide opportunities for children to use their speaking skills. n The childminder seeks professional development opportunities and plans to attend training on the use of a speech and language programme to enhance the support provided to children. She intends to share this learning with her co- childminder, so that all children benefit. The childminder is also attending a mentoring course with her co-childminder, to help continue to work together on developing their provision to further improve the outcomes for children. n During discussion, the childminder explains how she promotes children's

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independence. She uses examples, such as managing their personal care, self- dressing and completing tasks for themselves. She explains how over time, this helps children to be ready for school. n The childminder understands her duty and responsibility to safeguard children. She can identify indicators that may mean that children are at risk of harm. She knows the local procedures to report her concerns about the safety of children. This includes if an allegation is made about a person working or living on the premises. n The childminder explains her effective consideration of risks in the co- childminder's home. This includes the decision to temporarily close the provision for children on the premises, to keep children safe while repair work takes place. However, the childminder has omitted to inform Ofsted of this change to the provision. n Parents say the childminder is friendly, their children are happy and enjoy

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attending. They speak positively about the information they receive about the progress their children make.

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This provision meets requirements

24 October 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 504718 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10315675 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 1 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Birmingham. She works with a co- childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate early years 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 childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the organisation and intent of the curriculum and how the environment is arranged. n The inspector spoke to parents and viewed the written information provided to take account of their views of the setting. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and discussed how the setting is organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the qualifications of those working at the setting.

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24 October 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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