Childminder in Staffordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has secure knowledge of her curriculum. She has clear intentions for children's learning. There is a strong focus on children being independent and ready for school. The childminder describes how she will plan activities to build on what children already know and can do. She recognises the need to monitor children's progress through regular observations and assessments. She will share this information with parents through conversations and progress updates. n The childminder considers what she will do if children have gaps in their knowledge. She will plan and practise activities that will help close these. She will share any concerns with parents and other professionals, so that children get the early and ongoing support they might need. n The childminder understands her role to safeguard children and promote their safety and well-being. She understands the signs that would cause her concern

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and is confident to follow the local safeguarding procedures. The childminder also has a broad understanding of wider safeguarding issues that may present risks to children and their families. She keeps up to date with local safeguarding issues and how they might relate and present in her setting. The childminder is aware of the risk and dangers that older children might encounter with the use of mobile phones and online technology. n The childminder's knowledge of risk assessment is sound. She carefully considers how she will keep children safe in her home and during outings. She will complete daily risk assessments of the environment to reduce the risk of hazards to children. Her home and garden are safe and secure. n The childminder prioritises her own professional development. She completes regular training and is highly motivated to continue learning. She focuses her learning on areas that will benefit children. For example, she has recently

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completed training in supporting children with communication and language. n The childminder talks confidently about how she will teach children to behave well. She will support children to resolve conflict with their peers. Other strategies include role modelling kindness, praising children, and teaching them about their impact on the feelings of others. She will support children to share and take turns. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting health and well-being with children. She understands how to support children to learn about healthy foods and be active. Hand hygiene is a priority. Children will enjoy freshly prepared meals and snacks that will cater for their individual dietary requirements. She understands how to keep children safe who may have allergies. Children will have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day. n The childminder plans to collect valuable information from parents about their

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children before they start. This will include their likes, dislikes, comforters, and routines. This will help her to get to know the children and forge early relationships with them. The childminder recognises the value of working closely with parents to help promote continuity of care and learning.

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This provision meets requirements

26 September 2024 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 EY479753 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10362660 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 15 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they will ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder will organise 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.

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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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26 September 2024 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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