Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2018 8 June 2016

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding children and the signs that may indicate children are at risk from harm and neglect. She knows the local referral procedures and the action to take to protect children.  The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She demonstrates how she will plan activities to support children in their learning and development. She is aware of the requirement to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She provides information about the provision and her required policies and procedures. She understands the importance of gathering clear information from parents about their child's individual care needs.  The childminder has attended training to maintain her paediatric first-aid certificate and refresh her knowledge of safeguarding children. She assesses all areas of the home and

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The provision meets requirements

garden, and takes steps to minimise potential hazards in her home.

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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 viewed the areas of the premises available for use by children and discussed the equipment and toys the childminder plans to use with them.  The inspector discussed policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the requirements for the early years foundation stage.  The inspector checked a range of required documentation, including the suitability checks of adults living on the premises and the childminder's training certificates and policies.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to use self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446430 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1120661 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Yardley, 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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