Childminder EY438490

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She describes how she carries out risk assessments, maintains secure premises and takes steps to ensure children will always be supervised. n The childminder knows how to use self-evaluation to review her practice and will seek the views of parents. n The childminder describes how she intends to work with parents and encourage back-and-forth discussions about their children. She explains how she will share observations of progress and next steps in learning. n The childminder understands how to plan and sequence a curriculum that follows children's development. She describes starting with sensory and motor play for babies and building independence through routines, such as feeding and toileting. For older children, she will help to prepare them for the transition to school so they are emotionally ready and know what to expect. n The childminder knows how to assess children's progress. She explains how she

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will observe babies' non-verbal responses and check motor skills, such as crawling and climbing. She knows how to monitor children's vocabulary for key development milestones. n The childminder knows to seek external support when children are not meeting milestones. She explains how she would work with parents and make referrals to other professionals as needed. n The childminder knows how to promote positive behaviour and explains how she intends to achieve this through setting routines and boundaries. She describes how to support children to manage their emotions, share with others and take turns. n The childminder describes how she will build children's confidence in different situations, for example, encouraging children to 'have a go' at climbing equipment, join in races with other children and socialise at local playgroups. n The childminder knows how to promote health and provide balanced meals. She

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explains that she will encourage children to drink water throughout the day. She also describes how she will support physical stamina during walks. n The childminder understands the importance of hygiene. She explains how she intends to teach children to wash hands and brush their teeth after meals.

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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 EY438490 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10398495 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 25 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Erdington area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an approved early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education places.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. 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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