Childminder EY541066

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder's premises are not safe. She has not assessed or minimised all possible risks to children. For example, tools, batteries and cleaning products are accessible in the indoor environment, and the garden is unsafe with old furniture and sharp objects. As a result, children's safety and welfare is not assured. n The childminder does not understand how to plan a suitable curriculum to build on children's existing skills and ensure they are ready for the next stage of learning. For example, through discussion, she describes how she intends to plan soft-play experiences for children. However, she is unable to explain how she will adapt this activity to meet the different ages and stages of children she can provide care for. n The childminder has a suitable knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she understands her duty to report any concerns about children's welfare to the relevant agencies.

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n The childminder ensures she keeps up to date with all mandatory training. She has also attended training on healthy eating and food safety. The childminder plans to attend further training to support her in creating and developing a curriculum for her setting. n The childminder explains the meals that she will provide for children. She says she will offer fresh fruit daily and a healthy, balanced dinner consisting of protein and vegetables. The childminder has robust plans to support children with allergies and dietary requirements. n The childminder shares how she plans to work with parents. She explains that she will gain information on daily and medical needs, along with children's likes and dislikes. She also plans to ensure she gives parents daily verbal feedback as to how their children have been upon collection. n The childminder shows a good understanding of appropriate strategies to manage behaviour. She explains that she will be a good role model. She will

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This provision does not meet requirements

build children's confidence, be patient and offer children lots of praise and encouragement.

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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

ensure that risk assessments are robust and carried out to identify potential risks to children and take action to reduce them 08/04/2025

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to design and implement a curriculum that builds on what children already know and what they need to learn next so that they can make good progress. 06/05/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541066 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10375424 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 9 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Worcestershire. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that will be used when caring for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and discussed with the childminder her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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