Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2016 30 July 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children in her care. She keeps relevant information and up-to-date contact numbers for local safeguarding agencies.  The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to promote children's welfare. She has carried out rigorous risk assessments of the premises and minimised potential hazards. The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a wide range of age-appropriate resources and toys.  The childminder has a routine that she would use to promote children's good health and well-being. This includes daily balanced meals and opportunities for outside play, rest and sleep.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to meet all aspects of children's learning and care needs. She explains how she would share information with other providers to promote children's learning and development.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's development across the areas of learning. She knows how to observe children's play and to plan for their learning. She understands how to help children develop skills for learning at school.  The childminder maintains her professional development through training. She demonstrates through discussion how she would evaluate her practice and make improvements as appropriate.

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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 to be used for the care of children. The inspector looked at resources the childminder intends to use for the care of children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes and 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 and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444092 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 995231 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 30 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Hall Green area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family 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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