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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Birmingham

Inspected 4 Feb 2025 · published 3 Mar 2025 · URN EY311598

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  • Inspection date verified

    4 Feb 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Katherine Wilson

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY311598

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  • OverallNot met

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
6
Words of findings
512
longer than usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 45, typical 46
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
8
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Hedged sentences
0%
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What needs to improve 55%About the inspection 45%

Full report text

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not fully understand her responsibility to ensure household members are suitable, which includes regular visitors to the home. She does not ensure that anyone who regularly stays at the premises has their suitability checked by Ofsted. This means we cannot be assured of their suitability, and this potentially compromises children's safety. n The childminder does not demonstrate a secure enough understanding of managing safeguarding allegations about a person in a position of trust. This includes how to report these concerns to the local authority safeguarding partners. This puts the welfare and safety of children at risk. n In discussions, the childminder demonstrates how she intends to deliver a varied curriculum covering the seven areas of learning. She describes the types of activities that she plans to offer children to build on their knowledge and understanding. The childminder explains how she would share updates with

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This provision does not meet requirements

parents on children's development to keep them informed of their progress. She describes how she would seek support from other professionals to support children who may fall behind in their learning and development. n The childminder describes how she will promote a healthy and active lifestyle for children. She explains the importance of ensuring children make healthy choices and eat the right foods. The childminder intends to offer children activities, such as walks to the local park or visits to their local nature reserve. She explains how she will support children to develop self-care routines in preparation for going to school, such as getting dressed and using the toilet independently. n The childminder explains how she continues to access a range of training courses to build on her professional development. She has maintained her mandatory training and holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder describes how she will promote an inclusive environment for all children. She explains the importance of teaching children to respect each other's views and celebrate their individuality, including their cultural beliefs, to help them to feel included and valued. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to promote children's good behaviours and conduct. She explains the rules and boundaries she plans to put into place to help children understand the expectations. The childminder describes how she will support children to learn how to manage their emotions and build on their confidence and resilience.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to manage and report any allegations about a person in a position of trust 26/02/2025

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Due date

ensure that any regular visitors submit appropriate forms to Ofsted to allow suitability checks to be completed. 19/02/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311598 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10382750 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 2 Date of previous inspection 22 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round, from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, and from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during school holidays, 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 that 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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Inspection activities

4 February 2025 4 February 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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