Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date 30 October 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the local safeguarding procedures and regularly refreshes her training. She knows the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of making careful risk assessments of her home, garden and places she takes children to visit to promote children's welfare and safety. n The childminder understands how to assess children to monitor their progress. She understands how to plan activities in the different areas of learning based on children's individual needs to help them to develop and make progress. n The childminder knows how to promote children's personal and social development to help them know how to behave and to learn to respect others. n The childminder understands how to work in partnership with parents so that they are involved in their children's learning. She is aware of the importance of working with

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other professionals to meet children's individual needs. n The childminder knows how to promote healthy eating, such as providing nutritious meal options for children.

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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 had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home and garden that she uses for children's care. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies, procedures and evidence of 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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understanding of the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255578 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10083476 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2014

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The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Brierley Hill, West Midlands. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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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