Childminder EY272802

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n The childminder discusses how she conducts risk assessment checks and fire evacuation drills during a tour of her home. The childminder explains the importance of selecting resources and equipment that are age-appropriate for children. She explains these keep children safe from risks and hazards. Furthermore, she explains how she sets up the environment in the playroom and considers how suitable this is for children. The childminder has a secure understanding of the importance of keeping her premises safe and secure for children. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she has a secure knowledge of child development. For example, she explains how babies learn through sensory experiences and how children at two years of age learn to manage their own emotions. This ensures she has the skills to support children's behaviour. The childminder explains how she would assess children's learning

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and development. She intends to find out what children know and can do, to inform her curriculum. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of parent partnerships. She explains the key role parents play in their children's development, for example, when children are ready for potty training. The childminder discusses how she would use weekly reports and journals to keep parents informed about their children's achievements and next steps. The childminder understands how to complete progress checks for children. n The childminder explains she knows that it is her responsibility to keep her paediatric first-aid training up to date. She demonstrates she has the skills of applying this knowledge should children sustain an accident. Additionally, she keeps parents well informed of any accidents or injuries that occur in her setting. n Through discussion, the childminder discusses how she will evaluate her

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practice. For example, she talks about promoting children's health and hygiene practices. Furthermore, she explains the importance of providing healthy snacks to ensure children make healthy choices in their diet.

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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 EY272802 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10399490 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 2 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in November 2003 and lives in the Rednal area of Birmingham. She operates her provision all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for any eligible children attending.

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Inspection activities

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 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.

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12 September 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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12 September 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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