Childminder in Birmingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of safeguarding issues. She knows the importance of sharing information with relevant professionals to keep children safe. n The childminder understands how to identity and eliminate potential risks to children to promote their welfare and ensure they can play safely. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and schools to help provide continuity in children's care. n The childminder is aware of how she can help children to feel happy and secure. She understands how to plan a play environment to engage and motivate children. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour. She understands how to teach children to show respect for each other and to develop the social skills to enable them to enjoy positive relationships. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and the importance of providing and a healthy and balanced diet.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228584 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10069980 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 3 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Tyseley, Birmingham. She provides before- and after-school care only and operates all year round from 8.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and garden. 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 after-school care and holiday provision requirements. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including qualifications.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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