Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection date 22 August 2019 Previous inspection date 28 April 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role in protecting children's welfare and knows the safeguarding procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child. She understands how to carry out regular risk assessments to promote children's welfare and safety. The premises are secure. n The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice. She completes training to further improve her professional skills and to keep her knowledge updated. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents and other settings that children attend. She is aware that sharing information encourages consistent and complementary teaching to ensure children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder knows how to plan activities and play experiences to support children at different stages of development. She understands how to help prepare them for their future learning and school. n The childminder knows how to identify children's starting points. She understands how

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This provision meets requirements

to use observation and assessment of children's learning to plan activities that will challenge and encourage their continual development and ongoing progress. This includes completing the progress check at age two. n The childminder is aware of supporting children's well-being, for example by encouraging a healthy lifestyle and teaching children about how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She knows how to teach children to show respect for each other and to develop the social skills they need for when they start school. n The childminder understands how to help children gain their self-care skills to support their independence.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home and garden. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies, procedures and 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 understanding of the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311598 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10073559 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 28 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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