Childminder, Out-of school day care in Birmingham

Inspection date 8 April 2019 Previous inspection date 12 May 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides a broad range of resources for children indoors and outdoors. She says that she encourages children to independently choose where they play, and which resources they want to use. n The childminder supports older children's learning through the provision of appropriate resources and encouragement. For example, she says children write, draw and play games to support their phonological and mathematical knowledge. n The childminder knows how to encourage good behaviour. She talks to children about their behaviour and teaches them to resolve problems or conflicts themselves. n The childminder understands how to implement her safeguarding policy. She has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and she knows the local procedures for reporting concerns about a child. n The childminder identifies how she minimises potential risks for the children in her care. She risk assesses the home environment daily and completes thorough risk

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This provision meets requirements

assessments for the walk to school, and any other places visited with children. n The childminder talks about how she teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, by talking with them about road safety and teaching older children how to phone the emergency services. n The childminder is well organised. She maintains her statutory training and remains up to date with early years issues. The childminder accesses online websites and receives notifications of updates in childcare practices. n The childminder is aware of the importance of supporting healthy practices. She provides healthy breakfasts and talks to children about healthy eating. n The childminder understands how to observe play, and plan activities to promote children's learning. She describes activities based on children's interests and how visits to a variety of places extend their knowledge, such as to castles, parks and farms.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder gathers feedback from parents. Parents report that they are very happy with the care the childminder provides. They believe she supports their children's learning and development well, and their children enjoy being with her. 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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector looked around the provider's home. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in her home. n The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429187 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10070028 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 5 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Sutton Coldfield. She provides care before school and during some school holidays. The childminder has qualified teacher status.

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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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