Childminder EY271962

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2016 12 October 2009

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is confident about using observations and assessments to monitor children's progress. She recognises the need to plan children's next steps in their learning and to ensure that they are well prepared for the move to nursery or school.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe from harm. She is aware of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. The childminder attends training to keep her knowledge up to date, including child protection and first aid. The childminder holds public liability insurance.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She recognises the importance of providing children with a choice of healthy snacks and daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder understands how to positively manage children's behaviour. She plans

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The provision meets requirements

to involve children in discussions and activities to foster their understanding and respect about the lives, customs and beliefs of other people.  The childminder understands the requirements for documentation. A range of policies and procedures for the safe and efficient running of the childminding provision are in place.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to meet children's needs. She knows it is important to discuss children's progress with parents and to encourage them to follow up their child's learning at home.  The experienced and qualified childminder demonstrates a commitment to improve her service. She has addressed the previous recommendations and attends purposeful training courses which contribute to her ongoing professional development.

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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 looked at the areas of the home that would be used for childminding and discussed the resources available.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes to children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children. She also talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector checked evidence of training and suitability of the childminder and other adults living and working on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271962 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 860806 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Halesowen, Birmingham. She works with an assistant and operates all year round from 9am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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