Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2015 2 March 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to observe and assess children's learning, in order to plan activities that provide suitable challenge to encourage children's continuing development.  The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She understands about reporting any child-protection concerns to appropriate agencies, supervising children well and ensuring her home is safe.  The childminder's home is a warm and welcoming environment for children. She has a broad range of toys, equipment and resources to meet the learning needs of different age groups of children.  The childminder understands how to promote children's good health. For example, she understands the importance of providing healthy meals and snacks which meet dietary needs.  The childminder recognises the importance of building appropriate relationships with

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The provision meets requirements

children to promote their emotional well-being and reinforce their self-confidence.  The childminder explains how she would inform parents about her policies and procedures and involve them in her self-evaluation process.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and local schools, in order to promote continuity in children's care and learning. She understands how to help prepare children for their eventual move to school.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed areas to be used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes to children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and training of the childminder and the suitability of other members of the household.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205077 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 865299 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Stourport-on-Severn. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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