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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY396690

Inspected 21 Dec 2016 · URN EY396690

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  • Inspection date verified

    21 Dec 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Emma Daly

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY396690

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  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsGood

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+56Positivemore positive than 81% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
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  • What needs to improve340w+56

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Pages
4
Words of findings
341
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 45, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 43%About the inspection 56%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 December 2016 8 February 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She has policies and procedures in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder continues to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date in line with current guidance and legislation.  The childminder's home is safe and suitable. She demonstrates how she will complete risk assessments to minimise any potential hazards. The childminder explains how she will teach children to keep themselves safe.  The childminder understands how to promote children's emotional well-being. She explains the importance of developing children's confidence and self-awareness.  The childminder knows the importance of supporting the individual needs of every child. She explains how she will promote positive behaviour and teach children to value and respect the beliefs and opinions of others.  The childminder explains how she will help children to acquire the skills needed to

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The provision meets requirements

prepare them for their future learning and school. She knows how to provide children with a varied educational programme covering all areas of learning.  The childminder understands the importance of observing, assessing and monitoring children's progress in order to plan for the next steps in their learning. She explains how she will share this information with parents to support children's learning at home.  The childminder explains how she will work in partnership with parents and others to help children to make progress in their learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and providing daily outdoor play opportunities that help to support children's physical development.

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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 deliver educational programmes for children.  The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process for improving practice.  The inspector viewed the childminder's qualification certificates and checked evidence of the suitability of those living in the household.  The inspector looked at a selection of documents that the childminder will use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396690 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1065413 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary 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 8 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Birmingham. She operates from 8am until 9am and 3.30pm until 5pm Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder holds a recognised early years 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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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