Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 13 October 2016

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to actively promote children's learning and development. She understands how to use the observation and assessment system in place to help her recognise children's progress and plan challenging activities.  The childminder is well qualified. She recognises the importance of self-evaluation and ongoing professional development opportunities to help her monitor practice and keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder understands the importance of keeping parents well informed about the time their children spend in her care and the progress they make.  The childminder is aware of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She undertakes regular training and understands the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows the procedures to follow if she should have a concern about a child's welfare.  The childminder places a good priority on helping children to respect each other and

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The provision meets requirements

consider others' feelings. She clearly understands the importance of promoting children's personal, social and emotional development to secure their emotional well- being.  The childminder knows how to promote healthy lifestyles for children. She has a clear understanding of how to help children keep themselves safe and manage risks and challenges.  The childminder understands the importance of working with other settings that children attend to promote the children's education, care and welfare.

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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 uses when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of 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 of people living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300835 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1076969 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Lichfield, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. 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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