Childminder in Staffordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has procedures in place to ensure the adults living on the premises are suitable to be around children. The childminder understands the need for continued commitment to keeping children safe. n The childminder provides premises that are safe and suitable for childminding. Through discussion, and during a tour of the premises, the childminder demonstrates how she minimises potential hazards and keeps children safe, both indoors and outdoors. n The childminder understands how children learn. She describes how she adapts activities and experiences to include all children. The childminder attends training to update her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers. The childminder shares how she seeks feedback from parents and exchanges information, to meet children's needs.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder attends training to keep her knowledge current in first aid. She explains that she keeps records of accidents and the first-aid treatment she has given. She demonstrates an awareness of appropriate action to take in the event of a child having an accident. n The childminder is aware of what she must do in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She describes her local safeguarding referral procedures and what she must do if an allegation is made against her or any person living or working on her premises. The childminder demonstrates a continued commitment to updating her safeguarding knowledge and understanding through attendance at training sessions and webinars. n The childminder demonstrates she is aware of all records, policies and procedures that are required for effective management of her childminding provision. She discusses how she records the attendance of children in her care.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder talks with confidence about her strategies for managing children's behaviour and helping children to learn right from wrong. The childminder describes how she role models effective turn taking, and respect for others to demonstrate appropriate behaviour to children. n The childminder knows how to help children to learn about keeping themselves safe and to assess risks.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY298575 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10234887 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 4 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. She provides a before- and after-school service, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 8.50am and from 3.15pm to 6pm. She also provides care during the school holidays. She operates her provision all year around, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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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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