Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to implement a well-rounded curriculum, guided by the early years foundation stage. She aims to ensure that all children have access to suitable resources and an environment that promotes their developmental needs and school readiness. n The childminder understands how to support children's communication and language development. She has resources like books, audio and picture cards to create a language-rich environment. She is aware of the needs of children with English as an additional language and plans to use audio recorders to help them to communicate their needs. n The childminder aims to provide children with consistent routines. She understands the importance of helping children to learn routine expectations to promote their positive behaviour and engagement in learning. The childminder explains how she will repeat activities to allow children to practise and embed

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their skills, helping them to become more independent. She recognises the importance of supporting children in making good choices and rewarding their efforts and achievements. n The childminder intends to find out about children's interests, abilities, routines and home life through regular communication with parents and carers. This information, combined with her own observations and assessments, aims to help her to reflect on children's progress, plan appropriate activities and identify any concerns early. The childminder shows an awareness of the need to consider parents' language skills, recognising that communication and support should be tailored to meet the needs of both the children and their families. n The childminder understands the importance of working with external professionals to improve children's outcomes. This includes sharing the progress check at age two with parents, health visitors and future schools. She knows to

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work in partnership with parents and seek advice from local authority coordinators to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need. n The childminder demonstrates her commitment to professional development by attending weekly training sessions. She regularly speaks with another childminder to share ideas and stay informed. n The childminder has a thorough knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She recognises the importance of risk assessments and using her professional curiosity to understand and assess situations more deeply. She knows how to monitor children's attendance, address absences and escalate concerns to the relevant services when necessary. She is aware of the actions to take if an allegation is made against her or anyone else in her household.

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This provision meets requirements

17 January 2025 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 EY540651 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10372631 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 29 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including suitability checks for all adults working and living on the premises. n The inspector discussed with the provider how they intend to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden to be used for childminding. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements and the activities she will provide to support children's learning. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the procedures she has in place for ensuring children are protected.

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17 January 2025 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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17 January 2025 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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