Childminder in Sandwell

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, her understanding of how to continue to meet the requirements for registration. She keeps mandatory training up to date. The childminder has links with the local authority and other childminders. She uses these links to allow her to share information and develop her knowledge and daily practice. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child development. She explains how she plans a variety of enjoyable experiences using child-led and children's interests to engage and enhance children's development. She uses observations and assessments to help her to build on what children already know and can do. This helps her to identify what they need to do in their next steps of learning. n The childminder describes how she has developed positive partnerships with parents. She explains how she exchanges information about children's development and progress using discussions and her online app. She knows her

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responsibilities to support children with special educational needs/and or disabilities. The childminder demonstrates how she signposts parents on to relevant professionals for guidance. n The childminder understands the importance of helping increase children's knowledge of health and well-being. She explains how she ensures that children wash their hands regularly. She has devised a menu that consists of nutritious home-made meals and snacks. The childminder describes how she serves children plenty of fruit and vegetables each day and ensures fresh drinking water is available and accessible to children. The childminder's curriculum includes teaching children about oral care and the benefits of eating healthy food. She explains how she ensures that children have regular exercise and fresh air. n The childminder describes how she regularly visits playgroups, the library and the local shops to help children to understand the wider world. She explains how

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she provides children with opportunities to learn about different cultures and festivals and celebrates them throughout the year. n The childminder explains that she has high expectations for children's behaviour. She describes suitable strategies for helping children to maintain positive behaviour.

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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 2775181 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10376840 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in Smethwick, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 9am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she ensures her premises are safe and suitable. n The inspector took account of parents' views during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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21 February 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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21 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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