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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY392870

Inspected 21 Jul 2016 · URN EY392870

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  • Inspection date verified

    21 Jul 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Josephine Heath

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Requires improvement

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY392870

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  • OverallMet

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+59Positivemore positive than 84% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • What needs to improve381w+59

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4
Words of findings
382
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Flesch 50, typical 47
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14 words
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Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 28 August 2014

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has been working closely with the local authority to help her develop her provision. She intends to continually evaluate her setting and build on her practice to promote the best outcomes for all children.  The childminder is well qualified. She plans to continue to conduct research, access training and liaise with a range of professionals to keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder's home is safe, secure and well organised. She is knowledgeable about safeguarding legislation and child protection issues. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from different types of harm.  The childminder intends to foster children's emotional well-being. She plans to teach children to behave well. She intends to help them become confident and independent individuals that are keen to play, explore and learn.  The childminder intends to promote healthy lifestyles. She plans to teach children about

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The provision meets requirements

the importance of eating well. She intends to teach children about the need for good hygiene routines to prevent the spread of germs. She plans to get children out and about and encourage exercise.  The childminder plans to find out about children's backgrounds, languages, cultures and disabilities. She intends to ensure all children feel welcome, included and valued. She plans to teach children about the importance of acceptance, tolerance and respect.  The childminder intends to routinely observe and assess children's development. She plans to use the information obtained to provide exciting activities that motivate and inspire children to learn and support their good progress.  The childminder intends to work closely with parents, professionals and other providers. She plans to share information about childcare and learning in a range of ways. She understands the importance of promoting continuity for children between the different

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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 meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector looked at a range of policies, certificates and documents available and asked the childminder about her understanding of these and how she will implement them when caring for children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's methods of self-evaluation and how she plans to promote improvements to her setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392870 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1044089 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in the Lozells area of Birmingham. She operates from 7am until 7pm, five days a week, all year around. She also offers weekend care if parents require it. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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