Childminder 228182

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2017 10 September 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The well-qualified childminder demonstrates that she has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She knows how to plan challenging and appropriate activities suited to their age and stage of development. She shows an excellent understanding of how to support children's interests and how to fully engage them in their learning.  The childminder has a very secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She is able to demonstrate a clear understanding of child protection procedures. The childminder knows who she should contact if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care.  The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to promoting children's safety. She understands the importance of conducting relevant risk assessments of the premises to manage any potential hazards. There are sound emergency evacuation procedures in place and systems for collecting required information from parents. This

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The provision meets requirements

includes details of children's dietary needs and preferences.  The childminder describes how she will promote healthy lifestyles. She will provide children with healthy snacks and promote their physical development through a range of activities, both inside and outside the home.  The childminder recognises the importance of building appropriate relationships with children to promote their emotional well-being and reinforce their self-confidence.  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 to 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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228182 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1063785 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 10 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Sutton Coldfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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