Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n During a tour of the childminder's home, she explains and demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to keep her premises safe and secure. She carries out regular risk assessment checks and continuously evaluates her practice. For example, she previously identified the need to add further stair gates to improve safety in the home. She explains how she keeps parents and children well informed of any changes to her practice. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she understands how to observe children to find out about what they already know and can do. She knows how to assess what she finds out and how to design a curriculum for children based around their next steps. The childminder recognises how to provide activities for children to develop their knowledge and skills in all seven areas of learning. She understands how to capture the progress of children's learning, explaining she would do so through the use of individual learning

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journeys. n Through discussion, the childminder explains the importance of keeping parents well informed about what their children learn. She clearly states why parent partnerships play a key role in children's lives, and that information sharing between the child's home and her setting is important to ensure continuity of learning. The childminder understands how to complete all required records. n The childminder discusses and demonstrates her understanding of safeguarding. She recognises what her responsibilities are in keeping children safe. She clearly explains what she would look out for regarding signs of abuse and understands the procedures to follow. The childminder understands her duty and responsibilities around the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Furthermore, she keeps her knowledge up to date and accesses training through her local authority. This ensures her safeguarding awareness meets requirements.

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to work with parents to meet children's needs. For example, gaining parental consent to administer medication to children in her care. The childminder explains her procedures for accident management, demonstrating her understanding of the importance of keeping parents informed of any accidents or injuries their children sustain. n The childminder explains her views about why her own professional development is important and how she keeps her knowledge up to date. She has recently accessed training through her local authority. She explains how engaging in a speech and language intervention programme ensures she has the skills to identify children who may be at risk of falling behind in their language skills. The childminder explains how she would liaise with parents should she recognise the need for other agencies to be involved to support children's

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This provision meets requirements

21 October 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 228118 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10355202 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 1 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded education places for children.

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Inspection activities

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 inspector held a meeting with the childminder to discuss how she meets the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of all adults.

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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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21 October 2024 21 October 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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