Childminder EY342007

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 24 December 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder failed to notify Ofsted of a significant change to her health within the required timescale.  The childminder does not demonstrate a secure understanding of the current procedures to follow to protect the welfare of children in line with the Local Safeguarding Children's Board. She is also not aware of legislative changes, in particular those linked to the safeguarding issues in a wider context.  The childminder's understanding of the learning and development requirements, including the areas of learning, is weak. Her knowledge of how to support children's individual needs in readiness for school is limited.  The childminder demonstrates a weak knowledge and understanding of the importance of using assessments to monitor children's progress. This includes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder explains how she would provide a safe environment for children. She

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The provision does not meet requirements

has appropriate risk assessment procedures and safety equipment in place to ensure the areas children will use are safe.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She explains how she will work with parents to implement effective care routines to meet children's needs. She describes how she intends to provide healthy snacks and meals and daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder explains how she will encourage children to be independent through play and daily routines. She has a good understanding of how to promote children's positive behaviour, tolerance and respect of others.  The childminder has appropriate procedures and documentation in place, including public liability insurance. She has maintained a current first-aid certificate.

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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 safeguarding procedures, including those in a wider context, in order to protect the welfare of children 31/05/2016

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, in order to fully understand how to implement planned, purposeful play that takes account of children's individual learning needs and helps them to be ready for school 31/05/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of assessing children's progress, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years 31/05/2016

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Due Date

 inform Ofsted of any changes as soon as they occur and no later than within 14 working days, particularly with regard to any changes in health. 18/04/2016

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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 looked at a selection of policies and documents the childminder intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and training for the childminder. She also checked evidence of suitability for other members of the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342007 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1040947 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 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives in the Washwood Heath area of Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family and bank holidays.

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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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