Childminder in Dudley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children in her care. She understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk and issues, such as grooming, county lines and the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder knows the referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. This helps to keep children safe. n The childminder recently informed Ofsted of a significant event, which occurred in an area of the garden that is usually out of bounds to children. The childminder informed parents and took immediate action to ensure this does not happen again. This shows that the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the requirement to notify Ofsted of a significant event. n The childminder explains how she works alongside assistants and monitors their practice. She provides support and helps identify professional development opportunities. This enables them to continually build their knowledge and skills.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder places high importance on children's health and well-being. She demonstrates how she supports children to develop independence when using the bathroom. The childminder encourages regular handwashing and incorporates daily time outdoors when caring for children. She provides freshly prepared meals that take account of children's individual dietary needs and preferences. n The childminder demonstrates how she plans activities to challenge and encourage children's individual learning. She explains how she uses information gained from parents about their child's abilities, alongside her own observations and assessments to identify their future learning needs. The childminder talks about how this enables her to identify possible gaps in learning and support parents to seek additional support. n The childminder demonstrates appropriate ways that she would manage different behaviours children may present. She explains clear and consistent

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This provision meets requirements

rules and, as a result, children know what is expected in relation to their behaviour. n The childminder talks about how she builds and maintains partnerships with parents. She involves them in evaluating the service she provides and shares ideas for continuing their child's learning at home. n The childminder shows that she has all required documentation, which is readily available and stored securely. Written policies and procedures reflect her ethos of care, which she shares with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

14 April 2023 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 EY554475 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10286115 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 9 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 30 July 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6 and employs five assistants. Of these, four hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 2 or 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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14 April 2023 14 April 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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