Childminder 228609

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 28 January 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked closely with the local authority to improve. She has addressed all the actions previously raised. The childminder plans to continually reflect on the quality of the provision and develop her practice.  The childminder is experienced. She intends to continually conduct research, access training and liaise with a range of professionals to keep her skills up to date.  The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows what to do should she have any concerns that a child is suffering from harm. The environment is clean and secure. The childminder intends to carry out daily safety checks and minimise all risks to children.  The childminder is kind and caring. She plans to get to know children well. She intends to help children become familiar with the setting and feel confident attending.  The childminder intends to celebrate and value children's similarities and differences.

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The provision meets requirements

She plans to promote respect, tolerance and acceptance.  The childminder intends to explain her behaviour expectations and simple rules to children. She plans to support them to behave well.  The childminder intends to promote children's good health and plans to encourage healthy eating. She intends to provide outdoor play and plenty of fresh air. She also plans to ensure children adopt good hygiene routines.  The childminder understands the importance of observing and assessing children's development. She intends to make use of information obtained to plan activities and promote children's individual learning and good progress.  The childminder has a suitable variety of resources, toys and equipment. She intends to help children acquire and build on the skills needed for the next stage of their learning.  The childminder intends to work closely with parents, providers and other professionals. She plans to share information in a range of ways. She intends to promote good

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The provision meets requirements

continuity for children in their care and learning between the settings they attend.

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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 228609 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1005367 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 9 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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