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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Hussain, Fahima Abdullah

Inspected 16 Mar 2018 · published 6 Apr 2018 · URN EY437829

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  • Inspection date verified

    16 Mar 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Anne Clifft

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Requires improvement

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY437829

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  • OverallMet

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−43Criticalmore positive than 7% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • What needs to improve246w−43

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4
Words of findings
249
shorter than usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 47, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 36%About the inspection 63%

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2018 6 June 2017

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the local safeguarding procedures and regularly refreshes her training. For example, she is clear about the steps she must take if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. She knows the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern about a child's welfare.  The childminder has made improvements following the last inspection. She understands how to use observations to assess and track children's progress and to identify their next steps in learning.  The childminder is committed to continuing her professional development and knows how to use training to improve her personal effectiveness.  The childminder understands the importance of making thorough risk assessments to ensure that children can play safely. She has considered carefully the sleeping arrangements for children who will stay overnight. She has appropriate procedures in place regarding children's medication, including for obtaining written parental

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The provision meets requirements

permission.  The childminder knows how to promote children's good health and care needs.

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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 childminder's home that she will use for children's care.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies, procedures and suitability checks.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437829 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 1107787 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in West Bromwich, Sandwell. She operates all year round from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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

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

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