Childminder in Birmingham

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder, during a tour of her home, demonstrates she understands how to keep her premises safe and secure. She describes the use of risk assessments to perform daily checks. The childminder outlines her procedures for transporting children, ensuring that safety measures are in place for all children, including the youngest, during before and after school. Since her last inspection, the childminder has completed paediatric first-aid training. n The childminder explains how she evaluates her own practice, including her personal development. For example, she has recently completed a food and hygiene course. However, she has not had any training on how to support children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She demonstrates an understanding that this training will provide the knowledge and skills needed to support all children's learning and development.

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop within the early years. She knows how to observe and plan learning experiences for children based around what they need to learn next. The childminder recognises that there are specific skills that need to be taught. She understands how to design a sequenced curriculum for children. She has developed her own recording methods to help her to evaluate what children know and can do. n The childminder discusses and demonstrates she has good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She discusses the signs of abuse and understands the responsibilities she holds in keeping children safe from any risk or harm. Furthermore, she explains who she would report her concerns to within the local authority. The childminder clearly explains her procedures in reporting concerns of allegations made against her and/or any assistants.

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder recognises the role of establishing positive relationships with parents. She understands that sharing children's progress with parents supports home learning. The childminder explains how she works in partnerships with schools. She discusses with them the strategies that she has implemented to promote children's positive behaviour within her own home. n The children understands the importance of addressing children's personal and emotional needs through smiles, praise and positive reinforcement. She discussed the strategies she uses to manage children's behaviour. The childminder has positive expectations for children's behaviour and thoughtfulness towards others.

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This provision meets requirements

3 July 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 EY538857 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10378322 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 17 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Northfield, Birmingham. She provides funded early education for any eligible children attending. The childminder operates her provision term time only, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed 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 ensures her premises 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 childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and discussed with the childminder her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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Inspection activities

3 July 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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Inspection activities

3 July 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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Inspection activities

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Inspection activities

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