Childminder EY292278

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2016 20 December 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The qualified and experienced childminder demonstrates that she has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She knows how to plan activities suited to the individual needs of the children and their age and stage of development. She shows a good understanding of how to support children's interests and how to fully engage them in their learning.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion and her written policies, that she has a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures. The childminder keeps up to date with local procedures by attending safeguarding training. She is confident about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care, in order to help keep them safe.  The childminder describes how she would promote a healthy lifestyle by providing children with healthy snacks. In addition, she would promote their physical development through a range of well-planned activities, both inside and outside the

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The provision meets requirements

home.  The childminder has all required documentation and policies and procedures in place. She has a paediatric first-aid qualification and has made sure that all suitability checks on adults in the home have been completed. The childminder has systems in place to maintain children's safety. For example, risk assessments are undertaken.  The childminder has effective systems in place to develop partnerships with parents and other providers. She understands how to complement the learning that takes place in other settings, and knows the importance of sharing information to identify children's needs and to help them to make good progress.  The childminder understands how to review her practice. She knows that, including parents and children in the evaluation process helps her to improve her provision.

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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 had ongoing discussions with the childminder regarding her practice.  The inspector observed all areas of the premises used for childminding and the resources available for children to play with.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the childminding premises. She looked at a sample of policies, training records and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292278 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1059680 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the Sparkbrook area of Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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

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

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Telephone number

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