Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder attends safeguarding training regularly to keep her knowledge up to date. She has a good understanding of the signs which would give her cause for concern in relation to children's health and well-being. She knows how to report concerns that she has about children and to whom. n The childminder ensures her premises are safe and secure and risk assessments are effective in minimising risks to children. n The childminder understands how to promote healthy eating. She talks about how she freshly prepares all meals and ensures these are well balanced and meet the dietary requirements of all children. n The childminder knows the importance of providing children with lots of opportunities for outdoor activities to promote their exercise and movement. She states that she will use a wide variety of opportunities, including local parks, to ensure children are active and healthy. n The childminder understands the need to develop effective partnerships with

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parents. She knows the importance of gathering and sharing information to meet children's needs and to help them settle into the setting. She understands the need to effectively and regularly share information with parents about the progress children are making. n The childminder discusses how working with other childminders locally will help her to share ideas and resources. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and shows an understanding of how to manage children's behaviour in positive ways. The childminder describes a range of effective strategies she will use to help children manage their own behaviour. These include setting clear boundaries and having a routine to help children to know what is happening and when. The childminder understands the need to adapt her approach depending on the age and needs of individual children. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to support children's

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learning to ensure that they make good progress. For instance, she describes how she will talk to young children as they explore the local environment, teach new words to them and use repetition to encourage language 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 EY292391 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10312371 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is eligible to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a recognised 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder 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 talked with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and how she will keep children safe.

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Inspection activities

7 March 2024 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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