Childminder EY442854

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2016 7 February 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has continued to enhance her knowledge since her last inspection. She has completed a further childcare qualification and demonstrates she has a secure understanding of requirements.  The childminder demonstrates how she will promote the welfare and safety of every child. She has completed all relevant training, including first aid, and has a good awareness of safeguarding. The childminder explains the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has clear procedures in place to support her practice and is confident of what to do should she have any concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder offers children a safe and secure environment. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to minimise risks to keep children safe. The childminder explains how she will teach children to be aware of their own safety.  The childminder explains the importance of developing children's self-confidence and

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The provision meets requirements

self-awareness. She explains how she will promote positive behaviour and teach children to value and respect the beliefs and opinions of others.  The childminder demonstrates how she will provide children with a varied educational programme covering all areas of learning. She explains the importance of providing children with opportunities and experiences to help them gain skills that will successfully prepare them for the next stage in their learning and school.  The childminder shows how she will observe, assess and monitor children's progress in order to plan for their individual next steps in learning. She explains how she will share this information with parents to support children's learning at home.  The childminder explains the importance of providing children with daily outdoor play activities. She demonstrates how she will promote children's emotional and physical well-being through building secure relationships and providing opportunities both in the

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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 educational programmes for children.  The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process for improving practice.  The inspector viewed documents with regards to the qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of those living in the household.  The inspector looked at documentation and a selection of policies and procedures that the childminder will use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442854 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1042673 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. The childminder works with a co- childminder. She holds an appropriate early years qualification to 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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