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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 227578

Inspected 24 Oct 2018 · URN 227578

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  • Inspection date verified

    24 Oct 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Anne Clifft

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    227578

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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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+23Mostly positivemore positive than 51% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • What needs to improve310w+23

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4
Words of findings
310
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 42, typical 47
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14 words
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 44%About the inspection 54%

Full report text

Inspection date 24 October 2018 Previous inspection date 10 June 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands child protection matters. She is familiar with the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. For example, she continues to attend courses and shares best practice with other practitioners. She knows how to evaluate her provision to make improvements that benefit children. n The childminder understands the importance of strong partnerships with parents to support children's continued learning at home. n The childminder understands how to use observations and assessments, to plan for children's future learning. n The childminder knows the importance of preparing children for starting school, such as promoting their social skills, independence, literacy and mathematical understanding. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to develop healthy lifestyles. She understands her role in helping children to build strong relationships. She

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This provision meets requirements

knows to teach them to share, take turns and to respect each other.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home she plans to use for children's care. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies, procedures and suitability checks. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and

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This provision meets requirements

understanding of the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227578 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069967 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Kings Heath, Birmingham. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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