Childminder EY469834

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she continues to improve her knowledge, such as through attending training, receiving information from her local authority and reading different literature. However, the childminder has not maintained her paediatric first-aid training. Although there is no significant impact on children's welfare. She has booked to attend another course soon and understands how to respond appropriately to a range of medical emergencies or injuries. n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of what changes she must notify to Ofsted. The childminder has not informed Ofsted about changes to her health that may impact her suitability. n The childminder discussed how she will design a curriculum that will enable children to make progress. She explains her focus on supporting children to develop a caring attitude towards others and to develop life skills, such as learning how to cross the road safely and becoming independent.

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n The childminder explains how she will promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She discusses the importance of providing children with healthy meals and regular opportunities to be outside in the fresh air for exercise. n The childminder understands the importance of children feeling safe and secure. She explains the procedures when children first start. She understands the importance of building strong bonds with the children and the importance of gathering information from parents before children start to attend. n The childminder shows a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's positive behaviour. She explains how she helps children learn how to manage their feelings and emotions. The childminder discussed how she sets clear boundaries that help children to recognise and manage their own behaviour and develop a sense of right and wrong. n The childminder has developed a safeguarding file, which contains a range of

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information about safeguarding and relevant contact details should the childminder need them. She knows how to identify safeguarding concerns and what to do to protect children's welfare. She has procedures in place to check the premises and trips into the community to ensure that children are not exposed to unnecessary risks. n The childminder discussed how she will review the quality of the service she provides. She discussed how she gathers the views of children and parents to help her identify areas of improvement. n The childminder understands the need to build strong partnerships with parents and keep them well informed about their children's learning and development. She discussed how she would establish partnerships with other settings that children attend.

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This provision does not meet requirements

31 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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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the notification requirements with regard to changes to health that are likely to affect your suitability to provide care 29/08/2025

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Due date

ensure you obtain, and maintain, a valid paediatric first-aid certificate at all times. 30/09/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469834 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10394515 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 10 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Wednesbury. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning.

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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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31 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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