Childminder in Solihull

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she has taken steps to address the actions from the previous inspection. She has sought advice from external agencies to support her to build her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage framework. The childminder has put in place the required records to gather information about children in her care. Although the childminder is yet to complete any formal training, she shows a determination to continue to keep her professional knowledge relevant. n In discussions, the childminder shows a commitment to provide a curriculum that takes account of the needs and interests of children. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of the areas of learning. She intends to use what she knows about the children to plan a range of activities. The childminder is familiar with relevant guidance documents that she will utilise to assess children's development and to plan for their next steps in learning.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder wants children to make good progress. She has high expectations for children to behave well. She understands the importance of setting simple rules, such as being kind and taking turns. The childminder intends to teach children to recognise their own feelings and to build respect for others. n The childminder understands her responsibility to minimise risks to children. She makes regular assessments of her home to ensure that children are safe. n The childminder explains that regular visits to local parks and places of interest, will help to teach children about the wider world and different people's roles in the community. She recognises the importance of building strong partnerships with parents. This will enable children to settle and form close emotional bonds. n In discussions, the childminder reflects on the value of outdoor play to provide children with lots of physical opportunities to run, jump and kick footballs to

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This provision meets requirements

build on their emerging physical skills. The childminder is aware of the importance of children developing good skills in speech and language. She recognises that this is key to their future success.

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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 2776436 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10358146 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 28 June 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in Solihull. The childminder operates from 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder designs their curriculum to include the areas of learning for children aged from 0 to 5 years. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she would support children's learning through her own observations and assessment of their progress. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she would implement her 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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