Childminder EY373876

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 2016 10 November 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder’s knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years, is limited. He does not demonstrate an effective ability to promote children's learning through planning and assessment. Consequently, the childminder is not able to ensure young children’s learning and development.  The childminder provides a range of activities to support children’s care learning and development. However, he does not know his key strengths and areas for development. His self-evaluation does not identify what he needs to do to improve the learning and development of children.  The childminder and his assistant have undertaken safeguarding training and they have a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. There is a safeguarding policy in place which means that the appropriate action can be taken to protect children in the event

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The provision does not meet requirements

of a child protection concern.  The childminder has put in place appropriate arrangements to help children to be settled and comfortable in his care. Arrangements to manage children’s behaviour are appropriate. The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping parents well- informed and involved in their child’s development.  The childminder lacks sufficient knowledge of how to use what he knows about the individual needs, interests, and stage of development of children to plan a range of challenging and interesting activities in all areas of learning.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements for learning and development, including those relating to the progress check between the ages of two and three years, so that every child receives an enjoyable and challenging experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs, and effectively supports them to make progress. 03/10/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how he intends to support children's play and learning, including children’s development and progress.  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.  The inspector took a tour of the parts of the premises that will be used by minded children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373876 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 1060444 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. He lives in a house in the Wednesbury area of Sandwell. The childminder works with an assistant. There were no children in the early years age range present at this inspection. The childminder is also registered as an independent school.

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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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