Childminder in Solihull

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she understands child development. She uses her knowledge to find out about what skills children need to learn. She explains how she intends to plan activities around children's interests that will motivate them and support their engagement. She discusses how she will recognise when children have learned a new skill through her observations. n The childminder discusses how she will support children to make sense of the world around them. She understands that children can react to situations without the understanding of what is right and wrong. She explains how she would help children to manage their own behaviour in order to keep themselves safe. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates she has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children in her care. She discusses the signs she would look out for if she identified children were at risk of harm. She

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demonstrates a clear understanding of the procedures in place that she would follow and knows who she would contact for support within the local authority. n The childminder confidently explains her procedures for administering medication. She explains the steps she would take to apply first-aid treatment to children. She demonstrates her understanding of completing and maintaining all relevant information and records. She keeps her paediatric first-aid training up to date. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her understanding of why parents play an important role in developing their children's learning. She states how keeping an ongoing dialogue with parents helps to ensure the continuity of learning at home. She demonstrates her understanding of how she obtains information from parents about children's dietary requirements to meet their individual health needs. n The childminder explains how keeping up with her professional development is

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important to her. She demonstrates her understanding of how the childminding network group and the regular newsletters she receives has helped her to keep up to date with current practice. However, there is scope for the childminder to further build on her knowledge and understanding about the support available to her from other agencies. This will ensure that when there are children in need of additional support for their learning and development, they get the right support at the earliest opportunity.

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This provision meets requirements

22 November 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 EY349046 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10365664 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 4 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Marston Green, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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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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22 November 2024 22 November 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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