Childminder in Birmingham

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has completed all mandatory training, including first aid and safeguarding. She explains how she will continue to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date through research, working with the local authority and completing further training. There is scope for the childminder to focus her training on furthering her knowledge of teaching techniques. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of risk assessments. She identifies risks in her home, garden and when on trips. She explains the measures she has put in place to minimise risks to keep children safe. n The childminder discusses how she will implement a curriculum that covers the seven areas of learning. She explains how she will focus on the prime areas for the youngest children, moving on to the specific areas of learning as children progress. The childminder provides examples of how she will support children's learning through play, planned activities and taking them on trips and visits.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will complete assessments, including the two year progress check, to monitor children's progress, and identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder explains how she will share this with parents. n The childminder discusses how she will promote the good health of children. She explains that she will provide healthy home-cooked meals. She discusses the procedures for administering medication and managing accidents. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of managing children's behaviour. She explains how she will act as a positive role model to promote positive behaviour. She discusses how she will use stories and talk to children about their emotions to help them to manage their own feelings and behaviour. n The childminder explains the importance of outdoor learning. She discusses how she will provide daily opportunities for children to explore and investigate

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This provision meets requirements

outdoors. The childminder explains how she will promote children's physical development. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she will gain information from parents when children first start to help them to settle. She will share information with them to support learning at home. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She explains how she will remain alert to any possible risks of harm and knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns.

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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 EY444092 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10305792 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 30 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Hall Green area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder intends to organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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