Childminder in Staffordshire

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n Since her last inspection, the childminder has attended various training to help drastically improve her knowledge of safeguarding. She demonstrates sound knowledge of a range of different types of abuse. The childminder is also able to describe various signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is aware of the action she should take to keep children safe from harm. n The childminder's knowledge of risk assessments is good. She is able to describe the ways in which she would identify and minimise risks to children in her setting and garden area. n The childminder demonstrates secure knowledge of how she would manage children's behaviour. She talks confidently about the different strategies she would use to help settle children and to support them to understand how their actions affect others. n The childminder has good knowledge of how she would promote all areas of learning. She is also able to demonstrate how she would ensure her curriculum

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is sequenced to meet the different ages and stages of child development. n The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of how she would work in partnership with other professionals. This includes her understanding of the importance of making timely referrals and seeking support to ensure that children receive the specialist help they require in their learning. n The childminder talks confidently about how she would work in partnership with parents. She shares that she would find out key information about children before they start attending. This includes information such as medical and dietary requirements. The childminder also comments that she would keep parents fully informed of their child's learning and ways that they can continue their child's learning at home. n The childminder's understanding of how she would promote healthy lifestyles is sound. She states that she would ensure children are provided with a range of

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balanced and healthy meals. The childminder also comments that she would ensure children get lots of opportunities to be physically active. n The provider demonstrates good knowledge of how she would promote equality and diversity within her setting. This includes how she would support children to learn about themselves and others.

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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 EY280927 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10258375 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 0 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Audley, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 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 setting. n The inspector viewed the setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her curriculum and what she intends for children to learn. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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

14 August 2023 14 August 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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