Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 27 November 2018 Previous inspection date 27 January 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the signs that may give rise to child protection concerns and the wider safeguarding issues. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow in the event of such concerns and holds the contact details of the safeguarding teams. n The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's learning. She describes how she intends to plan activities and offer support to promote the next steps in learning. The childminder knows how to support parents in developing their children's learning at home. n The childminder provides children with a welcoming playroom and a well-resourced learning environment indoors and outside. She recognises the importance of daily exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle with children. n The childminder knows how to support children to develop their understanding of good behaviours, such as 'sharing is caring'. Children learn about the world around them as

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they explore different festivals and events. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents and other settings children may attend to help support continuity in children's learning and care. n The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to reflect on the quality of her practice. She keeps her first-aid training up to date.

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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 spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and promote children's progress. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked evidence of

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the suitability of all adults in the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248289 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069993 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 7 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2015

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The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Hall Green area of Birmingham. The childminding provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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