Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 23 March 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and how to report concerns and allegations. She is well informed about her responsibility to keep children safe and shares this with parents.  The childminder ensures that she monitors practice and the childcare environment so that children's needs are met effectively. She maintains her professional development through training.  The childminder has appropriate policies, procedures and documentation in place, ensuring she promotes children's welfare effectively.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a wide range of age- appropriate resources to support all areas of learning. The childminder understands the importance of balanced meals and physical play, and teaching children about developing a healthy lifestyle. She also understands how to promote children's good behaviour.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She knows how to

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The provision meets requirements

observe and assess children's achievements to plan for their further learning. She is clearly informed about the skills children would need for their learning at nursery and eventually school.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to work in partnership with parents and other providers to meet children's learning needs.  Self-evaluation is ongoing. All recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed. The childminder identifies her strengths and areas for improvement. She invites parents to contribute to the self-evaluation by completing questionnaires.

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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 parts of the premises used for the care of children. The inspector looked at resources and equipment available for children's use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the educational programmes. She explains how she will plan activities and make observations and assessments to ensure children make good progress.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including policies, procedures and information for parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY270977 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 856104 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the Kingstanding area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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