Childminder EY393502

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 2 July 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is suitably qualified. She demonstrates a commitment to continually improving her practice. All actions and recommendations from the last inspection have been addressed. The childminder completes suitable risk assessments to ensure all hazards are minimised. She knows how to use spontaneous experiences and play resources to promote children learning.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children. She knows the actions to take if concerned a child is being harmed. She understands how to help children learn to keep themselves safe and healthy.  The childminder understands how to promote children's physical and emotional well- being. She shows an awareness of how to help children build positive relationships with others, make choices and be independent. She understands how to positively manage children's behaviour.  The childminder offers a warm and welcoming environment. Children can help

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The provision meets requirements

themselves to a suitable range of good quality resources and play materials.  The childminder is able to discuss how she will observe and monitor children's learning. She has plans and documentation in place to effectively share children's development with their parents and other practitioners, such as their teachers.  The childminder shows a suitable understanding of how to evaluate her practice. She identifies her strengths and areas that need to be improved. She is proactive in seeking support from training, the local authority and other providers, such as childminders.

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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 checked areas of the childminder's home that are used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393502 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 1043214 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Smethwick, Sandwell. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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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