Childminder EY350037

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2016 14 January 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is qualified and has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has considered how she will use observation and assessment to effectively plan for children's individual needs, for example, by developing individual learning journals for each child.  The childminder describes how she would promote a healthy lifestyle by providing children with healthy meals and snacks. She promotes their physical development through a range of well-planned activities, both inside and outside the home.  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 has all required documentation and policies and procedures in place.

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The provision meets requirements

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, safety equipment is in place and risk assessments are undertaken.  The childminder understands how to work with parents and other agencies, including the local school, to support children's individual needs. Additionally, she explained how she will work with parents to support their children's care routines, for example, by completing All about me profiles.  The childminder effectively demonstrates how she will teach children to understand the importance of respecting and valuing other people's opinions. She explains how she will offer many experiences to children, in order to help them gain a good understanding of the world around them.

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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, the childminder's qualification and training records, and discussed the 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 EY350037 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1064975 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Kingstanding, Birmingham. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She receives early education funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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