Childminder EY437228

Inspection date 16 November 2018 Previous inspection date 23 February 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to safeguard children's welfare, including wider safeguarding issues. She knows how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow to report any concerns. She regularly attends safeguarding training and keeps abreast of related issues. n The childminder recognises the importance of ensuring that children receive a healthy diet and regular exercise. She describes how she plans regular trips to the park and uses her garden so children develop their physical skills. n The childminder explains how she manages children's behaviour and makes sure they know about her expectations of them. n Through discussion, the childminder shares how she will promote children's learning and development through play. She describes how she will support children to develop skills in readiness for school and how she will plan for their learning. n The childminder knows how to work in partnership with parents to build up a picture of

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This provision meets requirements

what children already know and can do when they first start. She describes how this will help her to plan activities based on children's interests, next steps and stage of development. n The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnership with parents and other early years settings that children attend. She knows to provide parents with regular feedback about children's care and learning. The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her provision to identify and plan for future developments.

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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 discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks for members of the household. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437228 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10070032 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 7 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Castle Vale area of Birmingham. She operates from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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