Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2016 20 February 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children and to report concerns she might have about their welfare. She keeps up to date with changes, so that she is well informed about a wide range of safeguarding issues that are relevant to the care of children.  The childminder gives priority to safety in her setting. She carries out risk assessments to ensure the suitability of her premises for the care of children. She provides a vast range of age-appropriate resources that she checks regularly to ensure they remain in a good state of repair.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's good health. She knows how to plan balanced, healthy meals and she would ensure children have opportunities for daily exercise, rest or sleep.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of sharing information with parents and other providers. She is aware that partnership working supports

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The provision meets requirements

children's learning to meet their needs and to ensure they make good progress.  The childminder has a good understanding of the purpose of self-evaluation to review her practice and provision. She is committed to making changes as appropriate to improve outcomes for children and addressed the weaknesses raised at the last inspection.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She knows how to assess children's achievements to plan for the next steps in learning and to prepare them for school.

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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 and equipment the childminder has provided for children's learning and care.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes. They also discussed 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379267 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1050639 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Yardley area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays but not family holidays. The childminder has a recognised 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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