Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 7 December 2018 Previous inspection date 16 April 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to keep children safe and ensures her home is free from potential dangers. The childminder knows the safeguarding procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises her responsibilities to work in partnership with parents, professionals and other settings to help meet children's needs consistently. n The childminder knows how to identify children's starting points. She understands how to use observation and assessment of children's learning to plan activities that will challenge and encourage their continual development and ongoing progress. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy eating, such as providing nutritious meal and snack options for children. n The childminder knows how to support children's personal and social development to help them know how to behave and learn to respect others. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice. She knows how to seek

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further guidance to keep her skills and practices updated.

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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 she plans to use for children's care. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies and procedures. She looked at evidence of suitability checks. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449616 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10083071 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 16 April 2014

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The childminder registered in 2012. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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