Childminder in Wolverhampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 2016 23 June 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her provision and has addressed the actions set at the last inspection.  The childminder is familiar with local safeguarding procedures. She is alert to signs that indicate that children may be at risk of abuse or any concerns with their welfare.  The childminder understands the importance of taking appropriate steps to ensure the ongoing suitability of assistants working on the premises.  The childminder understands her responsibilities with regards to promoting children's health and well-being. She has conducted relevant risk assessments of her setting to minimise any potential hazards. The childminder knows how to promote healthy lifestyles. She has a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of building relationships with parents and other settings through effective communication. She has procedures

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The provision meets requirements

in place for obtaining information from parents during settling-in periods. She has reflected on how to continue to develop relationships so that important information about children's care and learning is shared.  The childminder recognises the importance of building appropriate relationships with children to promote their emotional well-being and reinforce their self-confidence.  The childminder has sound knowledge of how children learn. She is familiar with using observation to identify how she could help them to learn more.  The childminder demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. This includes the importance of carrying out the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder, her assistants and family members, including records of qualifications and training.  The inspector looked at policies and a range of other documents, including risk assessments the childminder will use when caring for children.  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 looked at evidence of self-evaluation and took into account the written views of stakeholders and parents, including those spoken to on the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 403397 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 980881 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 27

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001. She is registered to operate as a childminder or as a childcare provider on domestic premises in Bilston, Wolverhampton. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Overnight care is available. At times, she works with assistants. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at degree level.

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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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