Childminder EY317694

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 28 March 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She undertakes continued professional development to ensure that she improves her knowledge and skills. The childminder understands the importance of reviewing her childminding provision to help children learn in a safe and caring environment.  The childminder knows how to observe and assess children's learning, in order to plan suitable and challenging activities based on children's interests.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what steps to take to report any concerns she may have about a child.  The childminder understands the importance of exchanging information with parents, other providers and professionals to support the children's individual care and learning needs. She knows how to prepare children for their transition to school or other settings by helping them to develop key skills.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to promote children's health through regular exercise and a healthy and nutritious diet. She recognises the importance of helping children to understand rules and boundaries and behave well.  The childminder is friendly and approachable. She offers a welcoming and safe environment. There is a good range of resources and play materials that children can easily access.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector toured the areas to be used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documents. These included evidence of suitability checks, a record of the childminder's training, policies and procedures. She also looked at risk assessment records and planning and assessment systems.  The inspector discussed the range of activities and resources that the childminder intends to provide when caring for young children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317694 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 856844 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. She operates all year round Monday to Friday except for family holidays and bank holidays. During term time the childminder operates from 6.45am until 8.45am and 3.15pm until 6.30pm. In school holidays she operates from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The childminder holds a childcare 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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