Childminder EY280460

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2016 18 December 2014

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is well qualified. She knows how to actively promote children's learning and development and provide a broad range of interesting play-based activities.  The childminder understands how to use observations of children's achievements to assess their development and plan for their next steps in learning. She understands the importance of keeping parents well informed about their child's progress to help support children's learning further.  The childminder has a good understanding of protecting children. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder has addressed the actions raised at the last inspection. She understands the importance of using self-evaluation and ongoing professional development opportunities, to help monitor her practice and continually develop her skills.  The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about diversity. She

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The provision meets requirements

knows how to help children build relationships, encouraging them to consider the needs of others and to share and take turns.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of sharing information with parents about their children's individual care needs and preferences. She clearly knows the importance of promoting children's personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder gives good regard to teaching children about how to keep safe. She has a clear focus on how to provide daily opportunities for physical activity.

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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 viewed all areas of the home that are used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play, learning and care.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household and talked to her about her self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY280460 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1044763 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Lichfield, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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