Childminder EY403017

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 1 August 2011

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not fully understand what is required to meet all of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder's lacks understanding of more recent safeguarding legislation and guidance. She is also unclear about the safe use of technological equipment and what to do if an allegation is made against herself or anyone living on the premises.  The childminder has not maintained her public liability insurance policy.  The childminder has not ensured that all the information she intends to give parents is accurate. The childminder's written safeguarding procedures are out of date.  The childminder knows how to plan for children's learning and promote their good progress. The childminder understands the importance of completing observational assessments. She knows how to use the information obtained to inform activities.  The childminder intends to engage parents, other providers and professionals in

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children's learning. She has thought about different ways of sharing information. She plans to promote continuity between the different settings children attend.  The childminder is clear about keeping the house clean, tidy and well organised to minimise any potential hazards to children. The range of resources is broad and carefully matched to the different ages of children that may attend.  The childminder plans to teach children about being healthy. She intends to help them manage their own care needs. The childminder plans to promote good hygiene routines and the benefits of eating well. She also plans to encourage children to partake in exercise.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of providing an inclusive service that promotes equal opportunities for all children. She intends to teach children about respect, tolerance and acceptance.  The childminder evaluates the provision and recognises the weaknesses. She has plans

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in place to promote improvements to her practice to strive towards better outcomes for children in the future.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of what is required to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, to effectively support children's individual needs 01/04/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding policies and procedures that help to protect children from different kinds of harm that may occur at home or elsewhere 01/04/2016

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Due Date

 maintain public liability insurance 08/03/2016  ensure that the information made available to parents in the written safeguarding procedures is accurate. 01/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector looked at policies, certificates and documents available. She asked the childminder about her understanding of these and how she will implement them when caring for children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's methods of self-evaluation and how she plans to promote improvements to her setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403017 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 850475 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, five days a week. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 5.

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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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