Childminder 227618

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how she would keep her premises safe and secure while children are in her care. She explains how she would use daily risk assessments to manage and minimise risks to ensure children's safety. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she would use assessment to track children's progress. She talks about using this information to plan for children's learning and development. Furthermore, she discusses how she intends to observe children through play and find out about their interests to inform her curriculum. n The childminder demonstrates how she would promote children's health and self-care skills. She explains how she would work with parents to ensure children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals. She talks about encouraging children's independence skills. For example, she discusses how she will teach them to go to the toilet, wash their hands and put on their own coats

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n The childminder intends to offer enhanced learning experiences for all children. She explains how she would teach children about the world around them to increase their knowledge and understanding. For example, she talks about taking children to local parks, playgroups and celebrating a variety of different cultural festivals. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates high expectations of children's behaviour. She describes how she would remind children of the setting rules. For example, the childminder explains that she would encourage children to listen and have 'kind hands'. n The childminder recognises the importance of parent partnerships. She explains that she would share information and tips with parents about their children's learning and next steps to help parents further support their children at home. n Through discussion, the childminder shares her understanding of the importance

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of professional development to inform her practice. She states that she has undertaken training and attended forums to keep her knowledge up to date.

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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 227618 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10407862 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision and discussed her curriculum. n The childminder and inspector had a discussion on how she intends to meet safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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